Head to head · Utility

Ford 5000 vs Steiger Cougar IV CM-280

Ford 5000 Tractor
FordModel A

Ford 5000

Utility

power
69.1 hp
displacement
233 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
8
Full 5000 specs
FordFord 5000
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar IV CM-280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Cougar IV CM-280 higher · +211 hp (+305%)
500069.1 hp
Cougar IV CM-280280 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

5000 is in the 62nd percentile; Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Cougar IV CM-280 higher · +660 ci (+283%)
5000233 ci
Cougar IV CM-280893 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

5000 is in the 63rd percentile; Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

▲ Cougar IV CM-280 higher · +2 (+50%)
50004
Cougar IV CM-2806
Median Utility Tractor4

5000 is in the 50th percentile; Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Cougar IV CM-280 higher · +12 (+150%)
50008
Cougar IV CM-28020
Median Utility Tractor12

5000 is in the 23rd percentile; Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

5000 (A)Cougar IV CM-280 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecFord 5000Steiger Cougar IV CM-280Difference
ManufacturerFordSteiger—
Model5000Cougar IV CM-280—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecFord 5000Steiger Cougar IV CM-280Difference
ManufacturerFordCaterpillar—
ModelNot recorded3406—
Power Output69.1hp280hp▲ Cougar IV CM-280+211 hp · +305%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders46▲ Cougar IV CM-280+2 · +50%
Displacement233ci893ci▲ Cougar IV CM-280+660 ci · +283%
Bore4.2in5.4in▲ Cougar IV CM-280+1.2 in · +29%
Stroke4.2in6.5in▲ Cougar IV CM-280+2.3 in · +55%

Transmission

SpecFord 5000Steiger Cougar IV CM-280Difference
TypeSliding gearGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecFord 5000Steiger Cougar IV CM-280Difference
LengthNot recorded254in—
Width68.1in96in▲ Cougar IV CM-280+27.9 in · +41%
Height63.4in156in▲ Cougar IV CM-280+92.6 in · +146%
Operating WeightNot recorded25,011lb—

Hydraulics

SpecFord 5000Steiger Cougar IV CM-280Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypePower assistArticulated power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecFord 5000Steiger Cougar IV CM-280Difference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecFord 5000Steiger Cougar IV CM-280Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryII/IIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecFord 5000Steiger Cougar IV CM-280Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive Type2WD4WD—
Steering TypePower assistArticulated power—
Brake TypeDifferential mechanical wet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecFord 5000Steiger Cougar IV CM-280Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecFord 5000Steiger Cougar IV CM-280Difference
Coolant3.8gal17.5gal▲ Cougar IV CM-280+13.7 gal · +361%

Operator Station

SpecFord 5000Steiger Cougar IV CM-280Difference
TypeOpenCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 62nd percentile (69.1 hp)B · 96th percentile (280 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 63rd percentile (233 ci)B · 98th percentile (893 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 23rd percentile (8)B · 86th percentile (20)

Width

median 66 in
A · 55th percentile (68.1 in)B · 95th percentile (96 in)
A · 5000B · Cougar IV CM-280Median Utility Tractor
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