Steiger Cougar III ST-280 tractor specifications

1981 - 1983

1981 - 1983 III SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production

Production Manufacturer:Steiger
Type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory:Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price:$89,000 (1983)

Steiger Cougar III ST-280 Power

Steiger Cougar III ST-280 Power Engine:280 hp
208.8 kW
Drawbar (tested):249.69 hp
186.2 kW
power test details ...

1981 - 1983

III Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test 1401

Nebraska Tractor Test 1401
Cummins diesel 20-speed 4WD August 27 - September 9, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1401 file
Drawbar performance
Max power:	249.69 hp 186.2 kW
Gear 12 used for power test.
Max pull:	31,517 lbs 14296 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 1412

Nebraska Tractor Test 1412
Cat diesel 20-speed 4WD October 19 - 30, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1412 file
Drawbar performance
Max power:	247.27 hp 184.4 kW
Fuel use:	15.1 gal/hour 57.2 l/hour
Gear 10 used for power test.
Max pull:	32,462 lbs 14724 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.

Steiger Cougar III ST-280 Engines

Steiger Cougar III ST-280 Engines Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel Fuel tank:267 gal
1010.6 L
Engine details ...

1981 - 1983

III Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Engines overview

Engines overview
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Caterpillar 14.6L 6-cyl diesel

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Cummins NT-855C
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled inline
Displacement:	855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke:	5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power:	280 hp 208.8 kW
Air cleaner:	two paper elements
Compression:	14.1:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Torque:	920 lb-ft 1247.5 Nm
Torque RPM:	1400
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	35 qts 33.1 L
Coolant capacity:	61 qts 57.7 L

Engine Detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3406DIT
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled inline
Displacement:	893 ci 14.6 L
Bore/Stroke:	5.40x6.50 inches 137 x 165 mm
Power:	280 hp 208.8 kW
Air cleaner:	two paper elements
Rated RPM:	2100
Torque:	945 lb-ft 1281.4 Nm
Torque RPM:	1200
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	36 qts 34.1 L
Coolant capacity:	70 qts 66.2 L

Mechanical

Mechanical Chassis:4x4 articulated 4WD
Final drives:outboard planetary
Steering:hydrostatic power
Brakes:hydraulic dry disc
Cab:Safari Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning.
Transmission:20-speed
Transmission details ...

1981 - 1983

III Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Transmission

Transmission
Transmission:	Dana-Spicer 1010
Gears:	20 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	393.7mm hydraulic dry disc
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.

Speeds

Speeds

Hydraulics

Hydraulics Type:open center
Pressure:2250 psi
155.1 bar
Valves:3 to 5
Cat Pump flow:31.9 gpm
120.7 lpm
Cummins Pump flow:28.6 gpm
108.3 lpm

Tractor hitch

Tractor hitch Rear Type:3 (optional)

Dimensions & Tires

Dimensions & Tires Wheelbase:128 inches
325 cm
Weight:25600 to 30500 pounds
Front tire:18.4x38
Rear tire:18.4x38
Full dimensions and tires ...

1981 - 1983

III Series

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Steiger Cougar III ST-280 Tires

Steiger Cougar III ST-280 Tires
Ag front:	18.4x38
	20.8x34
	20.8x38
	23.1-34
	24.5x32
	30.5x32
Ag rear:	18.4x38
	20.8x34
	20.8x38
	23.1-34
	24.5x32
	30.5x32

Dimensions

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	128 inches 325 cm
Length:	252 inches 640 cm
Width:	96 inches 243 cm (tractor body)
Height (exhaust):	155.8 inches 395 cm

Steiger Cougar III ST-280 Weight

Steiger Cougar III ST-280 Weight
Cummins Shipping:	25,600 lbs 11612 kg
Cat Shipping:	25,900 lbs 11748 kg
Operating:	30,500 lbs 13834 kg
Max capacity:	34,000 lbs 15422 kg

Cougar III ST-280 Serial Numbers

Cougar III ST-280 Serial Numbers 1981:110-00001
1982:110-01501
1983:110-02501
1981:111-00001
1982:111-01501
1983:111-02501

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