Overview
The Steiger Cougar IV CM-280 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured between 1983 and 1985 in Fargo, North Dakota. It features a 14.6L Caterpillar turbocharged diesel engine rated at 280 hp and is equipped with a 20-speed gear transmission and articulated power steering.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Drawbar Ratings:
The Caterpillar 3406 diesel engine is rated at 280 hp at 2100 RPM and produces a claimed drawbar output of 252 hp with a maximum torque of 945 lb-ft at 1200 RPM.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The drivetrain includes a 20-speed gear transmission with 4 reverse speeds, outboard planetary final drives, and 18.4x38 tires on both the front and rear axles.
Hydraulic and Operational Capacity:
This model is equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 31 gpm flow at 2250 psi, supported by three to five valves and a 267 gallon fuel tank.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 267 gal (1010.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.40x6.50 inches (137 x 165 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 70 qts (66.2 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3406 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 893 ci (14.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1700-2100 |
| Power | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Torque | 945 lb-ft (1281.4 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 252 hp (187.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission type | 20-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Steiger Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 31 gpm (117.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
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Electrical
| Batteries | 3 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 253.6 inches (644 cm) |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 34000 lbs (15422 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 25011 lbs (11344 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 129 inches (327 cm) |
| Width | 96 inches*Width over fenders. (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4x38 |
| Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
| Weight | 25011 lbs (11344 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 129 inches (327 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4x38 / 20.8x34 |
| Ag rear | 18.4x38 / 20.8x34 |
References
| Description | Cougar IV published in 1983, by Steiger / The Steiger Line published in 1983 |
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Speeds
| Description | With 18.4x38 tires. |
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Steiger Cougar IV CM-280 Height
| Cab | 134.8 inches (342 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 155.8 inches (395 cm) |