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

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

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

The Steiger Bearcat III ST-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 ST-225 leads on rated power with 106 hp against 105 hp. Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 is the lighter machine (11,340 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 Bearcat III ST-225 is the newer design (1980 vs 1978). In short: choose the Steiger Bearcat III ST-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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.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

Fuel tank

1010.6 LReference

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Engine

167.8 kWReference

220.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

137.7 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

15:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2600Reference

Torque

989.9 NmReference

949.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

27.4 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

137.7 kWReference

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Pre-heating

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block heaterReference

Idle RPM

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650-2860Reference

Transmission

Dana-Spicer 1010-2AReference

Allison HT-740Reference

Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

355.6mm hydraulic dry discReference

Electrically-controlled hydraulic PTO drive.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

78.8 kWReference

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Type

open centerReference

power shift with torque converterReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

3 to 5Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

116.6 lpmReference

132.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

3Reference

IIIReference

PTO (claimed)

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42.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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83.3 LReference

Capacity

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83.3 LReference

Total flow

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8516.2 lpmReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000 (1.75)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

325 cmReference

336 cmReference

Weight

11340 kgReference

13143 kgReference

Front tire

23.1-34Reference

24.5-32Reference

Rear tire

23.1-34Reference

24.5-32Reference

Ag front

23.1-34Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

23.1-34Reference

20.8-38Reference

Length

640 cmReference

672 cmReference

Width

243 cmReference

356 cmReference

Shipping weight

11340 kgReference

13143 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

Delco-Remy alternatorReference

Charging amps

90Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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4Reference

Battery CCA

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475Reference

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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Capacities

Fuel

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851.6 LReference

Steiger Panther III PTA-297 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.