Compare/Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PT-270

Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PT-270

Verdict: Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PT-270

The Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 and the Steiger Cougar III PT-270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 leads on rated power with 106 hp against 57 hp. Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 is the lighter machine (12,834 kg vs 12,902 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Cougar III PT-270 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

Clear

Rated power

106 hp

57 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

With 18.4x34 tires and S-34 axles.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Variants

ST-225

fixed axleReference

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PT-225

row-crop axleReference

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Engine

167.8 kWReference

201.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

128.5 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

Power

167.8 kWReference

201.3 kWReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Idle RPM

830-2430Reference

830-2480Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

35.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

49.2 LReference

53.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

78.8 kWReference

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Max power

128.5 kWReference

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Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

78.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

78.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

83.3 LReference

Type

constant meshReference

Capacity

83.3 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

Valves

4 or 5Reference

Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic cerametallic dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

851.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

336 cmReference

Weight

12834 kgReference

12902 kgReference

Front tire

18.4-34Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

Length

672 cmReference

Width

305 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

395 cmReference

Shipping weight

12834 kgReference

12902 kgReference

Max weight

14061 kgReference

14515 kgReference

Front axle

Raba 598Reference

Bearcat III PT-225 Serial Numbers

1977

141-00001Reference

143-00001Reference

1978

141-00157Reference

143-00082Reference

1979

141-00336Reference

143-00154Reference

1980

141-00537Reference

143-00211Reference

1981

141-00651Reference

143-00236Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

475Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

54.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

13 kgReference

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Speeds

Cougar III PT-270 Serial Numbers

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.