Compare/Steiger 105 vs Steiger Bearcat III PT-225

Steiger 105 vs Steiger Bearcat III PT-225

Verdict: Steiger 105 vs Steiger Bearcat III PT-225

The Steiger 105 and the Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger 105 leads on rated power with 118 hp against 106 hp. Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 is the newer design (1977 vs 1960). In short: choose the Steiger 105 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

118 hp

106 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

2-cycle engineReference

With 18.4x34 tires and S-34 axles.Reference

Total built

3Reference

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Drive

4x4 articualted 4WDReference

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Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Engine

88.0 kWReference

167.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.5 LReference

10.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

108 x 127 mmReference

121 x 152 mmReference

Power

88.0 kWReference

167.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2200Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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128.5 kWReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Idle RPM

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830-2430Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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35.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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49.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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78.8 kWReference

Max power

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128.5 kWReference

Transmission

SpicerReference

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Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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78.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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78.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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83.3 LReference

Type

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constant meshReference

Capacity

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83.3 LReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Valves

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4 or 5Reference

Pump flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Clutch

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hydraulic cerametallic dry discReference

Dimensions

Front tire

18.4-26Reference

18.4-34Reference

Rear tire

18.4-26Reference

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

18.4-26Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

18.4-26Reference

20.8-38Reference

Wheelbase

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336 cmReference

Weight

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12834 kgReference

Length

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672 cmReference

Width

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305 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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395 cmReference

Shipping weight

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12834 kgReference

Max weight

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14061 kgReference

Front axle

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Raba 598Reference

Variants

ST-225

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fixed axleReference

PT-225

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row-crop axleReference

Capacities

Fuel

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851.6 LReference

Bearcat III PT-225 Serial Numbers

1977

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141-00001Reference

1978

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141-00157Reference

1979

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141-00336Reference

1980

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141-00537Reference

1981

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141-00651Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery CCA

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475Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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54.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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13 kgReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.