Compare/Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 vs Steiger Wildcat 1000

Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 vs Steiger Wildcat 1000

Verdict: Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 vs Steiger Wildcat 1000

The Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 and the Steiger Wildcat 1000 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 leads on rated power with 225 hp against 220 hp. Steiger Wildcat 1000 is the lighter machine (7,938 kg vs 9,752 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Wildcat 1000 is the newer design (1986 vs 1974). In short: choose the Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Wildcat 1000 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

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Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

225 hp

220 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

With 23.1-34 tires.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic power for steerable front axle and articulated chassisReference

Engine

167.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

132.9 kWReference

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Displacement

10.4 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Power

167.8 kWReference

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Compression

16.4:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2100Reference

Torque

657.7 NmReference

969.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

37.9 LReference

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Oil capacity

11.4 LReference

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Max power

132.9 kWReference

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Engine (gross)

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164.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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164.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

Dana-Spicer ST-1010Reference

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Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

355.6mm cerametallic discReference

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Capacities

Fuel

529.9 LReference

435.3 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

113.6 LReference

68.1 LReference

Type

gearReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

113.6 LReference

68.1 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Valves

3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

83.3 lpmReference

102.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

66.2 lpmReference

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Steering press.

103.4 barReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

PTO (claimed)

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141.7 kWReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000 (1.75)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

314 cmReference

Weight

9752 kgReference

7938 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-30Reference

18.4-38Reference

Rear tire

23.1-30Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

30.5-32Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag rear

30.5-32Reference

18.4-38Reference

Length

579 cmReference

613 cmReference

Width

243 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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7938 kgReference

Front axle

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101 by 3048 mmReference

Bar rear axle

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101 by 3048 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 330 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 330 cmReference

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

Charging amps

72 (late)Reference

105Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Batteries

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2Reference

Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 Height

Hood

218 cmReference

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Cab

317 cmReference

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Exhaust

353 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

52.6 l/hourReference

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Max pull

10261 kgReference

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Speeds

Variants

9130

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similar CaseIH modelReference

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.