Compare/Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PT-250

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PT-250

Verdict: Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PT-250

The Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 and the Steiger Cougar III PT-250 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 leads on rated power with 106 hp against 57 hp. Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 is the lighter machine (11,340 kg vs 12,902 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 1979). In short: choose the Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Cougar III PT-250 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

Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.Reference

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

Fuel tank

1010.6 LReference

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Engine

167.8 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

137.7 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

Power

167.8 kWReference

186.4 kWReference

Compression

15:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

989.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

35.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

49.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

78.8 kWReference

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Max power

137.7 kWReference

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Idle RPM

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830-2470Reference

Transmission

Dana-Spicer 1010-2AReference

Spicer SST 1010Reference

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

355.6mm hydraulic dry discReference

hydraulic cerametallic dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

78.8 kWReference

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Type

open centerReference

constant meshReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

4 or 5Reference

Pump flow

116.6 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

3Reference

IIIReference

PTO (claimed)

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78.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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83.3 LReference

Capacity

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83.3 LReference

Rear PTO

—

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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540/1000Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

325 cmReference

336 cmReference

Weight

11340 kgReference

12902 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-34Reference

18.4-34Reference

Rear tire

23.1-34Reference

18.4-34Reference

Ag front

23.1-34Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

23.1-34Reference

20.8-38Reference

Length

640 cmReference

672 cmReference

Width

243 cmReference

305 cmReference

Shipping weight

11340 kgReference

12902 kgReference

Max weight

15422 kgReference

14515 kgReference

Height (exhaust)

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395 cmReference

Front axle

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Raba 598Reference

Bearcat III ST-225 Serial Numbers

1980

109-00001Reference

142-00007Reference

1981

109-00170Reference

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1982

109-01501Reference

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1983

109-02501Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery CCA

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475Reference

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 Height

Hood

240 cmReference

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Cab

342 cmReference

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Exhaust

395 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

45.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

13065 kgReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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851.6 LReference

Cougar III PT-250 Serial Numbers

1979

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142-00001Reference

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.