Compare/Steiger 105 vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-225

Steiger 105 vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-225

Verdict: Steiger 105 vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-225

The Steiger 105 and the Steiger Bearcat III ST-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 ST-225 is the newer design (1980 vs 1960). In short: choose the Steiger 105 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Bearcat III ST-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

Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.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

2100Reference

Fuel tank

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1010.6 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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137.7 kWReference

Compression

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15:1Reference

Torque

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989.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Oil capacity

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27.4 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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137.7 kWReference

Transmission

SpicerReference

Dana-Spicer 1010-2AReference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

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355.6mm hydraulic dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

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PTO (tested)

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78.8 kWReference

Type

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open centerReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Valves

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3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

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116.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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3Reference

Dimensions

Front tire

18.4-26Reference

23.1-34Reference

Rear tire

18.4-26Reference

23.1-34Reference

Ag front

18.4-26Reference

23.1-34Reference

Ag rear

18.4-26Reference

23.1-34Reference

Wheelbase

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325 cmReference

Weight

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11340 kgReference

Length

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640 cmReference

Width

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243 cmReference

Shipping weight

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11340 kgReference

Max weight

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15422 kgReference

Variants

ST-225

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fixed axleReference

PT-225

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row-crop axleReference

Bearcat III ST-225 Serial Numbers

1980

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109-00001Reference

1981

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109-00170Reference

1982

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109-01501Reference

1983

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109-02501Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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90Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 Height

Hood

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240 cmReference

Cab

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342 cmReference

Exhaust

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395 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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45.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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13065 kgReference

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.