Compare/Steiger 1250 vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-225

Steiger 1250 vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-225

Verdict: Steiger 1250 vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-225

The Steiger 1250 and the Steiger Bearcat III ST-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 11,340 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 holds more fuel (1010.6 L vs 340.7 L) for longer stints between fills. Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 is the newer design (1980 vs 1963). In short: choose the Steiger 1250 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

130 hp

106 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

liquid-cooledReference

Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.Reference

Final drives

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outboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

340.7 LReference

1010.6 LReference

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

2100Reference

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

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

356mm discReference

355.6mm hydraulic dry discReference

Transmission

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Dana-Spicer 1010-2AReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Type

open centerReference

Valves

2Reference

3 to 5Reference

Total flow

75.7 lpmReference

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PTO (tested)

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78.8 kWReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

Pump flow

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116.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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3Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

274 cmReference

325 cmReference

Weight

6259 kgReference

11340 kgReference

Front tire

16.9-26Reference

23.1-34Reference

Rear tire

16.9-26Reference

23.1-34Reference

Ag front

18.4-26Reference

23.1-34Reference

Ag rear

18.4-26Reference

23.1-34Reference

Width

213 cmReference

243 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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640 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.