Compare/Steiger 1250 vs Steiger Bearcat III PT-225

Steiger 1250 vs Steiger Bearcat III PT-225

Verdict: Steiger 1250 vs Steiger Bearcat III PT-225

The Steiger 1250 and the Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger 1250 leads on rated power with 130 hp against 106 hp. Steiger 1250 is the lighter machine (6,259 kg vs 12,834 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 is the newer design (1977 vs 1963). In short: choose the Steiger 1250 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

130 hp

106 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 18.4x34 tires and S-34 axles.Reference

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

340.7 LReference

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Engine

96.9 kWReference

167.8 kWReference

Displacement

3.5 LReference

10.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 114 mmReference

121 x 152 mmReference

Power

96.9 kWReference

167.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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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

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

356mm discReference

hydraulic cerametallic dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

constant meshReference

Valves

2Reference

4 or 5Reference

Total flow

75.7 lpmReference

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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

Capacity

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83.3 LReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Pump flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540/1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

274 cmReference

336 cmReference

Weight

6259 kgReference

12834 kgReference

Front tire

16.9-26Reference

18.4-34Reference

Rear tire

16.9-26Reference

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

18.4-26Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

18.4-26Reference

20.8-38Reference

Width

213 cmReference

305 cmReference

Height

223 cmReference

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Front tread

167 cmReference

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Rear tread

167 cmReference

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Length

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672 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.