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Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-251
Verdict: Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-251
The Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 and the Steiger Cougar III PTA-251 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Cougar III PTA-251 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 106 hp. Steiger Cougar III PTA-251 is the newer design (1981 vs 1977). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar III PTA-251 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Steiger
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
106 hp
125 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
SteigerReference
SteigerReference
With 18.4x34 tires and S-34 axles.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
outboard planetaryReference
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Variants
ST-225
fixed axleReference
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PT-225
row-crop axleReference
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Engine
Engine
167.8 kWReference
187.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
128.5 kWReference
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Displacement
10.5 LReference
14.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
121 x 152 mmReference
140 x 152 mmReference
Power
167.8 kWReference
187.2 kWReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
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Idle RPM
830-2430Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
35.0 LReference
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Coolant capacity
49.2 LReference
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Power at rated engine speed
78.8 kWReference
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Max power
128.5 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
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153.6 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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AllisonReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
78.3 kWReference
93.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
78.8 kWReference
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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
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Valves
4 or 5Reference
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Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic cerametallic dry discReference
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Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540,1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
851.6 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
336 cmReference
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Weight
12834 kgReference
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Front tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
20.8-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
18.4-38Reference
Length
672 cmReference
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Width
305 cmReference
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Height (exhaust)
395 cmReference
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Shipping weight
12834 kgReference
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Max weight
14061 kgReference
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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
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1981
141-00651Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
90Reference
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Charging volts
12Reference
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Batteries
4Reference
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Battery CCA
475Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
54.1 l/hourReference
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Max pull
13 kgReference
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Speeds
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.