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Schluter Profi-Trac 3500 TVL vs Steiger Cougar KR-1280

SchluterSchluter Profi-Trac 3500 TVL
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar KR-1280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Profi-Trac 3500 TVL higher · +40 hp (+14%)
Profi-Trac 3500 TVL320 hp
Cougar KR-1280280 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Profi-Trac 3500 TVL is in the 97th percentile; Cougar KR-1280 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Profi-Trac 3500 TVL higher · +85 ci (+14%)
Profi-Trac 3500 TVL696 ci
Cougar KR-1280611 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Profi-Trac 3500 TVL is in the 96th percentile; Cougar KR-1280 is in the 95th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Profi-Trac 3500 TVL6
Cougar KR-12806
Median Utility Tractor4

Profi-Trac 3500 TVL is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar KR-1280 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Cougar KR-1280 higher · +2 (+11%)
Profi-Trac 3500 TVL18
Cougar KR-128020
Median Utility Tractor12

Profi-Trac 3500 TVL is in the 83rd percentile; Cougar KR-1280 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

Profi-Trac 3500 TVL (A)Cougar KR-1280 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSchluter Profi-Trac 3500 TVLSteiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
ManufacturerSchluterSteiger—
ModelProfi-Trac 3500 TVLCougar KR-1280—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSchluter Profi-Trac 3500 TVLSteiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
ManufacturerMANCummins—
ModelD 2566 MTELTA-10—
Power Output320hp280hp▲ Profi-Trac 3500 TVL+40 hp · +14%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,100RPM▲ Profi-Trac 3500 TVL+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement696ci611ci▲ Profi-Trac 3500 TVL+85 ci · +14%
Bore4.9in4.9inSame
Stroke6.1in5.3in▲ Profi-Trac 3500 TVL+0.8 in · +15%

Transmission

SpecSchluter Profi-Trac 3500 TVLSteiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
TypeNot recordedtwo-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSchluter Profi-Trac 3500 TVLSteiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Length242inNot recorded—
Height136inNot recorded—
Operating Weight27,011lb23,400lb▲ Profi-Trac 3500 TVL+3,611 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecSchluter Profi-Trac 3500 TVLSteiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
System TypeNot recordedclosed-center load sensing—
Steering TypePower four-wheelarticulated power—

Tires

SpecSchluter Profi-Trac 3500 TVLSteiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-38—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSchluter Profi-Trac 3500 TVLSteiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Hitch CategoryIIINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSchluter Profi-Trac 3500 TVLSteiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 4WD4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePower four-wheelarticulated power—

Electrical

SpecSchluter Profi-Trac 3500 TVLSteiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Starter TypeNot recordedelectric—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 97th percentile (320 hp)B · 96th percentile (280 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 96th percentile (696 ci)B · 95th percentile (611 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 83rd percentile (18)B · 86th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (27,011 lb)B · 96th percentile (23,400 lb)
A · Profi-Trac 3500 TVLB · Cougar KR-1280Median Utility Tractor
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