Compare/Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-280

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-280

Verdict: Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 vs Steiger Cougar III PTA-280

The Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 and the Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 leads on rated power with 125 hp against 106 hp. Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 is the lighter machine (11,340 kg vs 12,519 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 holds more fuel (1010.6 L vs 851.6 L) for longer stints between fills. Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 is the newer design (1981 vs 1980). In short: choose the Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 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

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

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

Caterpillar 3406-DITReference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

Drive

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4x4 articualted 4WDReference

Variants

ST-225

fixed axleReference

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PT-225

row-crop axleReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

1010.6 LReference

851.6 LReference

Engine

167.8 kWReference

208.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

137.7 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

14.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

137 x 165 mmReference

Power

167.8 kWReference

208.8 kWReference

Compression

15:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

989.9 NmReference

1281.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

34.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

49.2 LReference

66.2 LReference

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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167.8 kWReference

Pre-heating

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block heaterReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Dana-Spicer 1010-2AReference

Allison HT-754Reference

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

power shift with torque converterReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

116.6 lpmReference

108.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

3Reference

IIIReference

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

336 cmReference

Weight

11340 kgReference

12519 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-34Reference

23.1x34Reference

Rear tire

23.1-34Reference

23.1x34Reference

Ag front

23.1-34Reference

30.5x32Reference

Ag rear

23.1-34Reference

30.5x32Reference

Length

640 cmReference

672 cmReference

Width

243 cmReference

356 cmReference

Shipping weight

11340 kgReference

12519 kgReference

Max weight

15422 kgReference

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

Charging amps

90Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 Height

Hood

240 cmReference

Cab

342 cmReference

Exhaust

395 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

45.4 l/hourReference

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Max pull

13065 kgReference

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Steiger Cougar III PTA-280 Height

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.