Compare/Steiger Bearcat 1000 vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-220

Steiger Bearcat 1000 vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-220

Verdict: Steiger Bearcat 1000 vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-220

The Steiger Bearcat 1000 and the Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 leads on rated power with 220 hp against 218 hp. Steiger Bearcat 1000 is the lighter machine (10,432 kg vs 21,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Bearcat 1000 is the newer design (1986 vs 1976). In short: choose the Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Bearcat 1000 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

218 hp

220 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

With 18.4x38 tires.Reference

With 23.1-30 tires.Reference

Final drives

double-reduction outboard planetaryReference

outboard planetaryReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

175.2 kWReference

164.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

143.8 kWReference

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Displacement

10.0 LReference

14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

126 x 136 mmReference

140 x 152 mmReference

Power

175.2 kWReference

164.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

15:1Reference

15.8:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

1057.7 NmReference

873.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

54.9 LReference

50.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

162.6 kWReference

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Max power

143.8 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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1010.6 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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130.5 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Oil capacity

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56.8 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

394mm cerametallic discReference

Transmission

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Spicer SST 1010Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

149.1 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

162.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

68.1 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

open centerReference

Capacity

68.1 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

155.1 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

102.2 lpmReference

103.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

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SCV flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Rear lift

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4309 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

643.5 LReference

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Max capacity

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13608 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

330 cmReference

325 cmReference

Weight

10432 kgReference

21400 to 24135 poundsReference

Front tire

18.4-38Reference

23.1-30Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

23.1-30Reference

Ag front

18.4-38Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

20.8-38Reference

Length

693 cmReference

640 cmReference

Width

91 cmReference

241 cmReference

Height (hood)

219 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

363 cmReference

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Shipping weight

10432 kgReference

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Max weight

14515 kgReference

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Ground clearance

81 cmReference

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Front axle

101 by 3048 mmReference

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Bar rear axle

101 by 3048 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 330 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 330 cmReference

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Shipping

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10947 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

100Reference

90Reference

Batteries

3Reference

2Reference

Battery CCA

625Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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208Reference

Battery Group

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8DReference

Test results

Fuel use

49.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

12957 kgReference

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Speeds

Bearcat III ST-220 Serial Numbers

1976

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103-00001Reference

1977

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103-00187Reference

Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 Height

Hood

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235 cmReference

Cab

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337 cmReference

Exhaust

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390 cmReference

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.