Compare/Steiger Bearcat 1000 vs Steiger Tiger

Steiger Bearcat 1000 vs Steiger Tiger

Verdict: Steiger Bearcat 1000 vs Steiger Tiger

The Steiger Bearcat 1000 and the Steiger Tiger are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Bearcat 1000 leads on rated power with 218 hp against 205 hp. Steiger Bearcat 1000 is the lighter machine (10,432 kg vs 10,886 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 1969). In short: choose the Steiger Bearcat 1000 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Tiger if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

218 hp

205 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

With 18.4x38 tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

double-reduction outboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

175.2 kWReference

238.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

143.8 kWReference

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Displacement

10.0 LReference

14.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

126 x 136 mmReference

140 x 121 mmReference

Power

175.2 kWReference

238.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Compression

15:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2600Reference

Torque

1057.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

54.9 LReference

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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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908.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Transmission

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Dana SST1010Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

149.1 kWReference

152.9 kWReference

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

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

102.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

643.5 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

330 cmReference

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Weight

10432 kgReference

10886 kgReference

Front tire

18.4-38Reference

20.8-38Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag front

18.4-38Reference

23.1-30Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

23.1-30Reference

Length

693 cmReference

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Width

91 cmReference

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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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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

100Reference

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Batteries

3Reference

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Battery CCA

625Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

49.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

12957 kgReference

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Speeds

Tiger Serial Numbers

1969

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850Reference

1970

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852Reference

1971

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859Reference

1972

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869Reference

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.