Head to head · Utility

Steiger Cougar CR-1280 vs Steiger Cougar IV CS-280

SteigerSteiger Cougar CR-1280
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SteigerSteiger Cougar IV CS-280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Cougar CR-1280280 hp
Cougar IV CS-280280 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Cougar CR-1280 is in the 96th percentile; Cougar IV CS-280 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Cougar IV CS-280 higher · +255 ci (+40%)
Cougar CR-1280638 ci
Cougar IV CS-280893 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cougar CR-1280 is in the 95th percentile; Cougar IV CS-280 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Cougar CR-12806
Cougar IV CS-2806
Median Utility Tractor4

Cougar CR-1280 is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar IV CS-280 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Cougar CR-1280 higher · +10 (+100%)
Cougar CR-128020
Cougar IV CS-28010
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar CR-1280 is in the 86th percentile; Cougar IV CS-280 is in the 39th · 4,941 models

Cougar CR-1280 (A)Cougar IV CS-280 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar IV CS-280Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelCougar CR-1280Cougar IV CS-280—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar IV CS-280Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model3306B3406—
Power Output280hp280hpSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci893ci▲ Cougar IV CS-280+255 ci · +40%
Bore4.8inNot recorded—
Stroke6inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar IV CS-280Difference
TypeTwo-speed power shift10-speed manual—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar IV CS-280Difference
Operating Weight23,400lbNot recorded—

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar IV CS-280Difference
System TypeClosed-center load sensingOpen Center—
Steering TypeArticulated powerNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar IV CS-280Difference
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar IV CS-280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar CR-1280Steiger Cougar IV CS-280Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

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

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 95th percentile (638 ci)B · 98th percentile (893 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 39th percentile (10)
A · Cougar CR-1280B · Cougar IV CS-280Median Utility Tractor
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