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Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 vs Steiger Cougar KR-1280

SteigerSteiger Cougar III PTA-280
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SteigerSteiger Cougar KR-1280

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Cougar III PTA-280280 hp
Cougar KR-1280280 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 96th percentile; Cougar KR-1280 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Cougar III PTA-280 higher · +244 ci (+40%)
Cougar III PTA-280855 ci
Cougar KR-1280611 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 98th percentile; Cougar KR-1280 is in the 95th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Cougar III PTA-2806
Cougar KR-12806
Median Utility Tractor4

Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar KR-1280 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Cougar KR-1280 higher · +10 (+100%)
Cougar III PTA-28010
Cougar KR-128020
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar III PTA-280 is in the 39th percentile; Cougar KR-1280 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

Cougar III PTA-280 (A)Cougar KR-1280 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelCougar III PTA-280Cougar KR-1280—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
ManufacturerCumminsCumminsSame
ModelNot recordedLTA-10—
Power Output280hp280hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement855ci611ci▲ Cougar III PTA-280+244 ci · +40%
Bore5.5in4.9in▲ Cougar III PTA-280+0.6 in · +12%
Stroke6in5.3in▲ Cougar III PTA-280+0.7 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
TypePower shift with torque convertertwo-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Length265inNot recorded—
Width99inNot recorded—
Operating Weight27,600lb23,400lb▲ Cougar III PTA-280+4,200 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
System TypeOpen centerclosed-center load sensing—
Steering TypeArticulated powerarticulated powerSame

Tires

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-38—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4-38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Hitch CategoryIIINot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerarticulated powerSame

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Starter TypeElectricelectricSame

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar III PTA-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Coolant14galNot 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 · 98th percentile (855 ci)B · 95th percentile (611 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 39th percentile (10)B · 86th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 97th percentile (27,600 lb)B · 96th percentile (23,400 lb)
A · Cougar III PTA-280B · Cougar KR-1280Median Utility Tractor
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