Steiger Cougar IV KS-280
The Steiger Cougar IV KS-280 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The rated power output is 280 hp 208.8 kW. Transmission: Allison HT 754CRD. Operating weight: 25902 lbs 11749 kg.
Engine Power
280 hp
208.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
225 gal
851.6 L
Transmission
Allison HT 754CRD
Operating Weight
25902 lbs
11749 kg
Steiger Cougar IV KS-280 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1984 - 1985
IV SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1984 - 1985 | |
IV Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Variants | |
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CS-280 | Cat Engine |
KS-280 | Cummins engine |
Steiger Cougar IV KS-280 Engine | |
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Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 225 gal
851.6 L |
Engine details ... | |
Steiger Cougar IV KS-280 Transmission | |
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10-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Steiger Cougar IV KS-280 Power | |
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Engine | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 224 hp
167.0 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | outboard planetary |
Articulated power steering | |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
Pump flow | 28.6 gpm
108.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III OptOptional |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 132.5 inches
336 cm |
Weight | 25902 lbs
11749 kg |
Front tire | 18.4-38 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 90 |
Batteries | 4 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Cougar IV Steigermatic published in 1983 | |
The Steiger Line published in 1983 | |
Cougar IV/Panter IV Steigermatic published in 1984 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins NT-855 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 855 ci
14.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches
140 x 152 mm |
Power | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 910 lb-ft
1234.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter type | electric |
Oil capacity | 35 qts
33.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 56 qts
53.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Allison HT 754CRD
Transmission | Allison HT 754CRD |
Type | power shift |
Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
Steiger Cougar IV KS-280 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4-38 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Ag front | 24.5-32 |
30.5-32 | |
20.8-34 | |
23.1-34 | |
20.5-38 | |
Ag rear | 24.5-32 |
30.5-32 | |
20.8-34 | |
23.1-34 | |
20.5-38 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 132.5 inches
336 cm |
Length | 266.2 inches
676 cm |
Width | 52 inches (cab)
132 cm |
95.7 inches (fenders)
243 cm | |
Shipping weight | 25902 lbs
11749 kg |
Max weight | 34000 lbs
15422 kg |
Steiger Cougar IV KS-280 Height | |
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Hood | 94.7 inches
240 cm |
Cab | 134.7 inches
342 cm |
Exhaust | 155.7 inches
395 cm |
Photos
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