Overview
The Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 is a 4WD articulated farm tractor manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, from 1984 to 1985. It is powered by a 14.6L Caterpillar 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 280 hp, paired with an Allison 10-speed power shift transmission. The chassis is equipped with outboard planetary final drives, hydraulic disc brakes, and a standard air-conditioned cab.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Ratings:
The Caterpillar 3406 DIT engine is rated at 280 hp with a claimed drawbar output of 236 hp and 945 lb-ft of torque at 1200 RPM.
Transmission and Drivetrain Layout:
The configuration includes an Allison HT 754CRD power shift transmission providing 10 forward and 2 reverse gears with four-wheel drive capability.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The open center hydraulic system provides a pump flow of 31.3 gpm at 2250 psi and supports an optional Type III rear hitch.
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 225 gal (851.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.40x6.50 inches (137 x 165 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 70 qts (66.2 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3406 DIT / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 893 ci (14.6 L) |
| Oil capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Power | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Torque | 945 lb-ft (1281.4 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 236 hp (176.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Allison HT 754CRD |
| Transmission type | 10-speed power shift |
| Type | power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| 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 | 31.3 gpm (118.5 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
|---|
Electrical
| Batteries | 4 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 266.2 inches (676 cm) |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 34000 lbs (15422 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 26252 lbs (11907 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Width | 52 inches (cab) (132 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-38 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 26252 lbs (11907 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 132.5 inches (336 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-38 / 24.5-32 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-38 / 24.5-32 |
References
| Description | Cougar IV Steigermatic published in 1983 / The Steiger Line published in 1983 / Cougar IV/Panter IV Steigermatic published in 1984 |
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Steiger Cougar IV CS-280 Height
| Cab | 134.7 inches (342 cm) |
|---|---|
| Exhaust | 155.7 inches (395 cm) |
| Hood | 94.7 inches (240 cm) |
Variants
| CS-280 | Cat Engine |
|---|---|
| KS-280 | Cummins engine |