Compare/Steiger Bearcat vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-220

Steiger Bearcat vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-220

Verdict: Steiger Bearcat vs Steiger Bearcat III ST-220

The Steiger Bearcat and the Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Steiger Bearcat leads on rated power with 225 hp against 220 hp. Steiger Bearcat is the lighter machine (8,890 kg vs 21,400 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 is the newer design (1976 vs 1970). In short: choose the Steiger Bearcat for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 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

225 hp

220 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

SteigerReference

Early literature states a model RT-910. Later literature shows a TA 4510.Reference

With 23.1-30 tires.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

outboard planetaryReference

Engine

167.8 kWReference

164.1 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

118.6 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Displacement

10.4 LReference

14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

140 x 152 mmReference

Power

167.8 kWReference

164.1 kWReference

Rated RPM

2800Reference

2100Reference

Torque

659.0 NmReference

873.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1290Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

39.7 LReference

50.0 LReference

Fuel tank

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1010.6 LReference

Compression

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15.8:1Reference

Oil capacity

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56.8 LReference

Transmission

FullerReference

Spicer SST 1010Reference

Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

20 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

355.6mm dry discsReference

394mm cerametallic discReference

Capacities

Fuel

529.9 LReference

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Max capacity

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13608 kgReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

132.5 LReference

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Type

open centerReference

Capacity

132.5 LReference

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Valves

3Reference

Pump flow

79.5 lpmReference

103.0 lpmReference

Total flow

143.8 lpmReference

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Steering flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IVReference

IIIReference

Rear lift

3628 kgReference

4309 kgReference

Pressure

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155.1 barReference

SCV flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

325 cmReference

Weight

8890 kgReference

21400 to 24135 poundsReference

Front tire

18.4-30Reference

23.1-30Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

23.1-30Reference

Ag front

28.1-26Reference

20.8-38Reference

Ag rear

28.1-26Reference

20.8-38Reference

Length

579 cmReference

640 cmReference

Width

236 cmReference

241 cmReference

Max weight

10432 kgReference

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Steering wheel

264 cmReference

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Shipping

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10947 kgReference

Bearcat Serial Number Location

Bearcat Serial Numbers

1970

2000Reference

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1971

2040Reference

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1972

2275Reference

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1973

2442Reference

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1974

2828Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

90Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

—

2Reference

Battery AH

—

208Reference

Battery Group

—

8DReference

Steiger Bearcat Height

Hood

218 cmReference

235 cmReference

Cab

317 cmReference

337 cmReference

Exhaust

353 cmReference

390 cmReference

Bearcat III ST-220 Serial Numbers

1976

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103-00001Reference

1977

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103-00187Reference

Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 Height

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.