Head to head · Utility

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

SteigerSteiger Cougar CR-1280
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SteigerSteiger Cougar III ST-270

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 ST-270270 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

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

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

Cylinders

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

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

Forward Gears

▲ Cougar CR-1280 higher · +10 (+100%)
Cougar CR-128020
Cougar III ST-27010
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar CR-1280 is in the 86th percentile; Cougar III ST-270 is in the 39th · 4,941 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

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

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III ST-270Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3306B3306—
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 ST-270Difference
TypeTwo-speed power shiftSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III ST-270Difference
LengthNot recorded252in—
WidthNot recorded96in—
HeightNot recorded156in—
Operating Weight23,400lb29,930lb▲ Cougar III ST-270+6,530 lb · +28%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III ST-270Difference
System TypeClosed-center load sensingOpen center—
Steering TypeArticulated powerHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III ST-270Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 3Category 3Same

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III ST-270Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III ST-270Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar III ST-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 · 39th percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 96th percentile (23,400 lb)B · 97th percentile (29,930 lb)
A · Cougar CR-1280B · Cougar III ST-270Median Utility Tractor
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