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Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-225
Verdict: Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-225
The Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 and the Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 106 hp. Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 is the lighter machine (11,340 kg vs 12,834 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 is the newer design (1980 vs 1977). 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
106 hp
106 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteigerReference
SteigerReference
With 18.4x34 tires and S-34 axles.Reference
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.Reference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
outboard planetaryReference
Variants
ST-225
fixed axleReference
fixed axleReference
PT-225
row-crop axleReference
row-crop axleReference
Engine
Engine
167.8 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
128.5 kWReference
137.7 kWReference
Displacement
10.5 LReference
10.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 152 mmReference
121 x 152 mmReference
Power
167.8 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
15:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Idle RPM
830-2430Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
35.0 LReference
27.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
49.2 LReference
49.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
78.8 kWReference
78.8 kWReference
Max power
128.5 kWReference
137.7 kWReference
Fuel tank
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1010.6 LReference
Torque
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989.9 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1300Reference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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Dana-Spicer 1010-2AReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
78.3 kWReference
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PTO (tested)
78.8 kWReference
78.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
83.3 LReference
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Type
constant meshReference
open centerReference
Capacity
83.3 LReference
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Pressure
155.1 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
4 or 5Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
116.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
3Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
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Clutch
hydraulic cerametallic dry discReference
355.6mm hydraulic dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
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Capacities
Fuel
851.6 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
336 cmReference
325 cmReference
Weight
12834 kgReference
11340 kgReference
Front tire
18.4-34Reference
23.1-34Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
23.1-34Reference
Ag front
20.8-38Reference
23.1-34Reference
Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
23.1-34Reference
Length
672 cmReference
640 cmReference
Width
305 cmReference
243 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
395 cmReference
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Shipping weight
12834 kgReference
11340 kgReference
Max weight
14061 kgReference
15422 kgReference
Front axle
Raba 598Reference
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Bearcat III PT-225 Serial Numbers
1977
141-00001Reference
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1978
141-00157Reference
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1979
141-00336Reference
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1980
141-00537Reference
109-00001Reference
1981
141-00651Reference
109-00170Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
90Reference
90Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
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Batteries
4Reference
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Battery CCA
475Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
54.1 l/hourReference
45.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
13 kgReference
13065 kgReference
Speeds
Bearcat III ST-225 Serial Numbers
1982
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109-01501Reference
1983
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109-02501Reference
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
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.