Compare/Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

Verdict: Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 vs Steiger Panther III PTA-297

The Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 and the Steiger Panther III PTA-297 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 105 hp. Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 is the lighter machine (12,834 kg vs 13,143 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Panther III PTA-297 is the newer design (1978 vs 1977). In short: choose the Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Panther III PTA-297 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

105 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

With 18.4x34 tires and S-34 axles.Reference

Four gears, plus reverse, with two-speed transfer case. Automatic torque converter lock-up.Reference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Steiger S-34 outboard planetaryReference

Variants

ST-225

fixed axleReference

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PT-225

row-crop axleReference

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PTA-296

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naturally aspiratedReference

PTA-297

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turbochargedReference

Engine

167.8 kWReference

220.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

128.5 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

14.8 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

140 x 121 mmReference

Power

167.8 kWReference

220.0 kWReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Idle RPM

830-2430Reference

650-2860Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

35.0 LReference

36.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

49.2 LReference

64.4 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

78.8 kWReference

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Max power

128.5 kWReference

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Pre-heating

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block heaterReference

Torque

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949.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1800Reference

Transmission

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Allison HT-740Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

78.3 kWReference

42.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

78.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

83.3 LReference

Type

constant meshReference

power shift with torque converterReference

Capacity

83.3 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

4 or 5Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

132.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic cerametallic dry discReference

Electrically-controlled hydraulic PTO drive.Reference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Total flow

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8516.2 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

851.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

336 cmReference

Weight

12834 kgReference

13143 kgReference

Front tire

18.4-34Reference

24.5-32Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

24.5-32Reference

Ag front

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

Length

672 cmReference

Width

305 cmReference

356 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

395 cmReference

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Shipping weight

12834 kgReference

13143 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

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1981

141-00651Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Delco-Remy alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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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

Steiger Panther III PTA-297 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.