Compare/Steiger Bearcat vs Steiger Wildcat 1000

Steiger Bearcat vs Steiger Wildcat 1000

Verdict: Steiger Bearcat vs Steiger Wildcat 1000

The Steiger Bearcat and the Steiger Wildcat 1000 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 Wildcat 1000 is the lighter machine (7,938 kg vs 8,890 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Steiger Wildcat 1000 is the newer design (1986 vs 1970). In short: choose the Steiger Bearcat for outright pulling power, or the Steiger Wildcat 1000 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Steiger

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Best match

Clear

Steiger

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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

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic power for steerable front axle and articulated chassisReference

Engine

167.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

118.6 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

Displacement

10.4 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 127 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Power

167.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2800Reference

2100Reference

Torque

659.0 NmReference

969.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1290Reference

1500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

39.7 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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164.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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164.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Transmission

FullerReference

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Gears

10 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

355.6mm dry discsReference

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Capacities

Fuel

529.9 LReference

435.3 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

132.5 LReference

68.1 LReference

Type

open centerReference

full power shiftReference

Capacity

132.5 LReference

68.1 LReference

Valves

3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

79.5 lpmReference

102.2 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

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PTO (claimed)

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141.7 kWReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Rear PTO Type

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1000 (1.75)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

314 cmReference

Weight

8890 kgReference

7938 kgReference

Front tire

18.4-30Reference

18.4-38Reference

Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag front

28.1-26Reference

18.4-38Reference

Ag rear

28.1-26Reference

18.4-38Reference

Length

579 cmReference

613 cmReference

Width

236 cmReference

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Max weight

10432 kgReference

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Steering wheel

264 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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7938 kgReference

Front axle

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101 by 3048 mmReference

Bar rear axle

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101 by 3048 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 330 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 330 cmReference

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

105Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Steiger Bearcat Height

Hood

218 cmReference

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Cab

317 cmReference

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Exhaust

353 cmReference

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Variants

9130

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similar CaseIH modelReference

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.