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Years in Production / 1983–1985

Steiger

Cougar IV CM-250

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the Steiger Cougar IV CM-250.

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250hp

Source index power

4x4 Only

Drive

1983–1985

Production years

Steiger

Manufacturer

Cougar IV CM-250 / 01

At a glance

Production

Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Manufacturer
Steiger

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Articulated power steering

Hydraulic disc brakes

Steiger Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Final Drives
outboard planetary

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pressure
2250 psi155.1 bar
Valves
3 to 5
Pump Flow
31 gpm117.3 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III OptOptional

Electrical

Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
90
Batteries
3
Battery Volts
12

Cougar IV CM-250 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Caterpillar 3306

turbocharged aftercooled diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
638 ci10.5 L
Bore Stroke
4.75x6.00 inches121 x 152 mm
Power
250 hp186.4 kW
Rated Rpm
2100
Operating Rpm
1700-2100
Torque
860 lb-ft1166.2 Nm
Torque Rpm
1300
Starter Type
electric
Oil Capacity
29 qts27.4 L
Coolant Capacity
56 qts53.0 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Engine Options

Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
267 gal1010.6 L

Cougar IV CM-250 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
gear
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverse

Cougar IV CM-250 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
253.6 in644 cm
Width
96 in243 cm
Height (cab)
134.8 in342 cm
Wheelbase
129 in327 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
129 inches327 cm
Weight
25011 lbs11344 kg
Front Tire
18.4x38
Rear Tire
18.4x38

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
18.4x38
Front Ag
20.8x34
Front Ag
20.8x38
Front Ag
23.1x34
Front Ag
24.5x32
Front Ag
30.5x32
Rear Ag
18.4x38
Rear Ag
20.8x34
Rear Ag
20.8x38
Rear Ag
23.1x34
Rear Ag
24.5x32
Rear Ag
30.5x32

Cougar IV CM-250 / 05

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1452

Diesel 20-speed 4WDSeptember 21 - October 1, 1982

Drawbar performance

Gear 11 used for power test.

Gear 4 used for pull test.

Id
1452
Max Power
211.20 hp157.5 kW
Fuel Use
13.9 gal/hour52.6 l/hour
Max Pull
29539 lbs13398 kg