| Production | |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
| Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
| Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
| Original price was $49,000 in 1974 | |
| Steiger Cougar Engine | |
| Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
| Steiger Cougar Transmission | |
| 10-speed gear | |
| Steiger Cougar Power | |
| Engine | 300 hp 223.7 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Four-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
| Articulated power steering | |
| Cab standard with available air-conditioning. | |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 207 gal 783.5 L |
| Hydraulic system | 38 gal 143.8 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Capacity | 38 gal 143.8 L |
| Pressure | 2000 psi 137.9 bar |
| Valves | 3 |
| Pump flow | 25 gpm 94.6 lpm |
| Steering flow | 16 gpm 60.6 lpm |
| Steering press. | 1500 psi 103.4 bar |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | IV OptOptional |
| Rear lift | 8000 lbs 3628 kg |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 121.5 inches 308 cm |
| Weight | 21000 to 26000 pounds |
| Front tire | 23.1-30 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-30 |
| Cougar Serial Numbers | |
| 1971 | 10002 |
| 1972 | 20006 |
| 1973 | 20092 |
| 1974 | 20376 |
| Final | 20432 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | 12 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 62 |
| Batteries | 2 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| References | |
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| Cougar published in 1971, by Steiger | |
| Operator's Manual Cougar - Tiger (GA 1003R) published in 1975 | |
| Steiger Identification Guide: 1969-1998 published by Case IH |
| Page information | |
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| Updated on February 17, 2024 |