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Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 vs Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225
Verdict: Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 vs Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225
The Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 and the Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 225 hp. Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 is the lighter machine (9,752 kg vs 11,208 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225 is the newer design (1983 vs 1974). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Steiger
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiger
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
225 hp
225 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteigerReference
SteigerReference
With 23.1-34 tires.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
167.8 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
134.2 kWReference
145.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
132.9 kWReference
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Displacement
10.4 LReference
10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 127 mmReference
121 x 152 mmReference
Power
167.8 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
Compression
16.4:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2800Reference
2100Reference
Torque
657.7 NmReference
989.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1300Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
37.9 LReference
49.2 LReference
Oil capacity
11.4 LReference
27.4 LReference
Max power
132.9 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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1010.6 LReference
Operating RPM
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1700-2100Reference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana-Spicer ST-1010Reference
Spicer SST1010Reference
Gears
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
355.6mm cerametallic discReference
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Capacities
Fuel
529.9 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
113.6 LReference
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Type
gearReference
constant mesh gearReference
Capacity
113.6 LReference
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Pressure
137.9 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
3Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
117.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
66.2 lpmReference
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Steering press.
103.4 barReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
327 cmReference
Weight
9752 kgReference
11208 kgReference
Front tire
23.1-30Reference
18.4x38Reference
Rear tire
23.1-30Reference
18.4x38Reference
Ag front
30.5-32Reference
30.5x32Reference
Ag rear
30.5-32Reference
30.5x32Reference
Length
579 cmReference
644 cmReference
Width
243 cmReference
366 cmReference
Shipping weight
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11208 kgReference
Max weight
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15422 kgReference
Bearcat II ST-225 Serial Numbers
1974
3001Reference
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1975
3402Reference
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1976
3772Reference
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Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
72 (late)Reference
90Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
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3Reference
Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 Height
Hood
218 cmReference
240 cmReference
Cab
317 cmReference
342 cmReference
Exhaust
353 cmReference
395 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
52.6 l/hourReference
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Max pull
10261 kgReference
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Speeds
Variants
CM225
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Caterpillar engineReference
KM225
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Cummins engineReference
Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225 Height
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.