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Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-251
Verdict: Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-251
The Steiger Bearcat III ST-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 1980). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar III PTA-251 for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Bearcat III ST-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
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.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
Fuel tank
1010.6 LReference
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Engine
167.8 kWReference
187.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
137.7 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
15:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
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Torque
989.9 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1300Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
27.4 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
137.7 kWReference
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Drawbar (claimed)
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153.6 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dana-Spicer 1010-2AReference
AllisonReference
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverseReference
10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
355.6mm hydraulic dry discReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
78.8 kWReference
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Type
open centerReference
open centerReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
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Valves
3 to 5Reference
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Pump flow
116.6 lpmReference
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Rear Type
3Reference
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PTO (claimed)
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93.2 kWReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540,1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
325 cmReference
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Weight
11340 kgReference
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Front tire
23.1-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Rear tire
23.1-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
23.1-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag rear
23.1-34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Length
640 cmReference
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Width
243 cmReference
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Shipping weight
11340 kgReference
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Max weight
15422 kgReference
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Bearcat III ST-225 Serial Numbers
1980
109-00001Reference
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1981
109-00170Reference
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1982
109-01501Reference
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1983
109-02501Reference
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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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Battery volts
12Reference
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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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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.