Compare/Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225 vs Upton 225

Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225 vs Upton 225

Verdict: Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225 vs Upton 225

The Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225 and the Upton 225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 225 hp. Upton 225 is the lighter machine (9,511 kg vs 11,208 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225 is the newer design (1983 vs 1969). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Steiger

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Upton

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

225 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

UptonReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

liquid-cooledReference

Final drives

outboard planetaryReference

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Variants

CM225

Caterpillar engineReference

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KM225

Cummins engineReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

1010.6 LReference

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Engine

167.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

145.4 kWReference

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Displacement

10.5 LReference

6.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

121 x 152 mmReference

110 x 130 mmReference

Power

167.8 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Operating RPM

1700-2100Reference

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Torque

989.9 NmReference

736.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

49.2 LReference

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Compression

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16:1Reference

Transmission

Spicer SST1010Reference

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Gears

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

constant mesh gearReference

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Pressure

155.1 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

3Reference

Pump flow

117.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

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Total flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

327 cmReference

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Weight

11208 kgReference

9511 kgReference

Front tire

18.4x38Reference

11x16Reference

Rear tire

18.4x38Reference

23.1x34Reference

Ag front

30.5x32Reference

11x16Reference

Ag rear

30.5x32Reference

23.1x34Reference

Length

644 cmReference

518 cmReference

Width

366 cmReference

401 cmReference

Shipping weight

11208 kgReference

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Max weight

15422 kgReference

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Height

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233 cmReference

Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

90Reference

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Batteries

3Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225 Height

Hood

240 cmReference

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Cab

342 cmReference

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Exhaust

395 cmReference

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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.