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

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

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

The Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 and the Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 106 hp. Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 is the lighter machine (11,566 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 Cougar III PTA-270 is the newer design (1980 vs 1977). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar III PTA-270 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

106 hp

125 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

With 18.4x34 tires and S-34 axles.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

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

600-2470Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

35.0 LReference

27.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

49.2 LReference

66.2 LReference

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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170.8 kWReference

Torque

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1050.9 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Allison HT 754Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

78.3 kWReference

93.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

78.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

83.3 LReference

Type

constant meshReference

open centerReference

Capacity

83.3 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

4 or 5Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

110.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

hydraulic cerametallic dry discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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SCV flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

851.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

336 cmReference

Weight

12834 kgReference

11566 kgReference

Front tire

18.4-34Reference

18.4-38Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

20.8-38Reference

30.2-35Reference

Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

30.2-35Reference

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

15422 kgReference

Front axle

Raba 598Reference

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Ground clearance

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53 cmReference

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

151-00001Reference

1981

141-00651Reference

151-00042Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

4Reference

Battery CCA

475Reference

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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 PTA-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.