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Steiger Cougar IV CM-280 vs Steiger Cougar IV KM-280

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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Cougar IV CM-280280 hp
Cougar IV KM-280280 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 96th percentile; Cougar IV KM-280 is in the 96th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Cougar IV CM-280 higher · +38 ci (+4%)
Cougar IV CM-280893 ci
Cougar IV KM-280855 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 98th percentile; Cougar IV KM-280 is in the 98th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Cougar IV CM-2806
Cougar IV KM-2806
Median Utility Tractor4

Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 93rd percentile; Cougar IV KM-280 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Cougar IV CM-28020
Cougar IV KM-28020
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 86th percentile; Cougar IV KM-280 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

Cougar IV CM-280 (A)Cougar IV KM-280 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar IV KM-280Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelCougar IV CM-280Cougar IV KM-280—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar IV KM-280Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
Model3406NT-855-A—
Power Output280hp280hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement893ci855ci▲ Cougar IV CM-280+38 ci · +4%
Bore5.4in5.5in▲ Cougar IV KM-280+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke6.5in6in▲ Cougar IV CM-280+0.5 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar IV KM-280Difference
TypeGearGearSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar IV KM-280Difference
Length254in254inSame
Width96in96inSame
Height156inNot recorded—
Operating Weight25,011lb25,011lbSame

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar IV KM-280Difference
System TypeOpen centerOpen centerSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerArticulated powerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar IV KM-280Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchThree-Point HitchSame
Hitch CategoryIIIIIISame
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar IV KM-280Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerArticulated powerSame

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar IV KM-280Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar IV KM-280Difference
Coolant17.5gal15.3gal▲ Cougar IV CM-280+2.2 gal · +14%

Operator Station

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar IV KM-280Difference
TypeCabCabSame

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 (893 ci)B · 98th percentile (855 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 (25,011 lb)B · 96th percentile (25,011 lb)
A · Cougar IV CM-280B · Cougar IV KM-280Median Utility Tractor
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