Head to head · Utility

Steiger Cougar CR-1280 vs Steiger Cougar III PT-270

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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ Cougar CR-1280 higher · +10 hp (+4%)
Cougar CR-1280280 hp
Cougar III PT-270270 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Cougar CR-1280 is in the 96th percentile; Cougar III PT-270 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
Cougar CR-1280638 ci
Cougar III PT-270638 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cougar CR-1280 is in the 95th percentile; Cougar III PT-270 is in the 95th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Cougar CR-12806
Cougar III PT-2706
Median Utility Tractor4

Cougar CR-1280 is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar III PT-270 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Cougar CR-128020
Cougar III PT-27020
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar CR-1280 is in the 86th percentile; Cougar III PT-270 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

Cougar CR-1280 (A)Cougar III PT-270 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelCougar CR-1280Cougar III PT-270—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3306B3306TA—
Power Output280hp270hp▲ Cougar CR-1280+10 hp · +4%
Rated RPMNot recorded2,200RPM—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci638ciSame
Bore4.8in4.8inSame
Stroke6in6inSame

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
TypeTwo-speed power shiftConstant mesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
LengthNot recorded265in—
WidthNot recorded120in—
HeightNot recorded156in—
Operating Weight23,400lb30,715lb▲ Cougar III PT-270+7,315 lb · +31%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
System TypeClosed-center load sensingDirect engine drive—
Steering TypeArticulated powerHydrostatic and articulated power—

Tires

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded23.1-34—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded23.1-34—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIII*—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WD with duals—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerHydrostatic and articulated power—
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple dry disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal—

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III PT-270Difference
CoolantNot recorded14gal—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 96th percentile (280 hp)B · 96th percentile (270 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 95th percentile (638 ci)B · 95th percentile (638 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 86th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (23,400 lb)B · 97th percentile (30,715 lb)
A · Cougar CR-1280B · Cougar III PT-270Median Utility Tractor
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