Head to head · Utility

Steiger Cougar IV CM-280 vs Steiger Cougar KR-1280

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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Cougar IV CM-280280 hp
Cougar KR-1280280 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ Cougar IV CM-280 higher · +282 ci (+46%)
Cougar IV CM-280893 ci
Cougar KR-1280611 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

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

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Cougar IV CM-2806
Cougar KR-12806
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Cougar IV CM-28020
Cougar KR-128020
Median Utility Tractor12

Cougar IV CM-280 is in the 86th percentile; Cougar KR-1280 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

Cougar IV CM-280 (A)Cougar KR-1280 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelCougar IV CM-280Cougar KR-1280—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
Model3406LTA-10—
Power Output280hp280hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement893ci611ci▲ Cougar IV CM-280+282 ci · +46%
Bore5.4in4.9in▲ Cougar IV CM-280+0.5 in · +10%
Stroke6.5in5.3in▲ Cougar IV CM-280+1.2 in · +23%

Transmission

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
TypeGeartwo-speed power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Length254inNot recorded—
Width96inNot recorded—
Height156inNot recorded—
Operating Weight25,011lb23,400lb▲ Cougar IV CM-280+1,611 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

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

Tires

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

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIIINot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

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

Electrical

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Starter TypeElectricelectricSame

Capacities

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
Coolant17.5galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecSteiger Cougar IV CM-280Steiger Cougar KR-1280Difference
TypeCabNot 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 (893 ci)B · 95th percentile (611 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 (23,400 lb)
A · Cougar IV CM-280B · Cougar KR-1280Median Utility Tractor
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