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SteigerModel A
Steiger Cougar CR-1280
Utility
- power
- 280 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 20
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Steiger Cougar CR-1280 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-280
SteigerModel B
Steiger Cougar III PTA-280
Utility
- power
- 280 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
SteigerSteiger Cougar CR-1280
vs
SteigerSteiger Cougar III PTA-280
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedCougar CR-1280280 hp
Cougar III PTA-280280 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
Cougar CR-1280 is in the 96th percentile; Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ Cougar III PTA-280 higher · +217 ci (+34%)Cougar CR-1280638 ci
Cougar III PTA-280855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
Cougar CR-1280 is in the 95th percentile; Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 98th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedCougar CR-12806
Cougar III PTA-2806
Median Utility Tractor4
Cougar CR-1280 is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ Cougar CR-1280 higher · +10 (+100%)Cougar CR-128020
Cougar III PTA-28010
Median Utility Tractor12
Cougar CR-1280 is in the 86th percentile; Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 39th · 4,941 models
Cougar CR-1280 (A)Cougar III PTA-280 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Steiger Cougar CR-1280 | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steiger | Steiger | Same |
| Model | Cougar CR-1280 | Cougar III PTA-280 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Steiger Cougar CR-1280 | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Cummins | — |
| Model | 3306B | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 280hp | 280hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | Not recorded | 2,100RPM | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 638ci | 855ci | ▲ Cougar III PTA-280+217 ci · +34% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 5.5in | ▲ Cougar III PTA-280+0.7 in · +15% |
| Stroke | 6in | 6in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | Steiger Cougar CR-1280 | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Two-speed power shift | Power shift with torque converter | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Steiger Cougar CR-1280 | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 265in | — |
| Width | Not recorded | 99in | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,400lb | 27,600lb | ▲ Cougar III PTA-280+4,200 lb · +18% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Steiger Cougar CR-1280 | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed-center load sensing | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Articulated power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Steiger Cougar CR-1280 | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | III | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Steiger Cougar CR-1280 | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated power | Articulated power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | Steiger Cougar CR-1280 | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Steiger Cougar CR-1280 | Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 14gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 96th percentile (280 hp)B · 96th percentile (280 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 95th percentile (638 ci)B · 98th percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 86th percentile (20)B · 39th percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 96th percentile (23,400 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,600 lb)
A · Cougar CR-1280B · Cougar III PTA-280Median Utility Tractor