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Steiger Bearcat II ST-225

Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 — II Series · 225 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 is a tractor rated at approximately 225 horsepower, placing it at the more powerful end of its class. It was manufactured between 1974 and 1976. It features an 8-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, combined with four-wheel drive and a 10-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed at 9752 kg, making it suitable for operations spanning 600–1,500 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
225 hp
Max power
132.9 kW
Weight
9752 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
85 rows
Recorded power
225 hp
Recorded weight
9752 kg
Transmissions
10-speed gear
Production years
1974-1976
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerSteigerReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USAReference
Original price was $37,000 in 1976Reference
Four-wheel driveReference
Final drivesoutboard planetaryReference
Articulated power steeringReference
Hydraulic disc brakesReference
Cab standard with optional heat and air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl dieselReference
Engine167.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)134.2 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)132.9 kWReference
Caterpillar 3160Reference
dieselReference
8-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled V-8Reference
Displacement10.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke114 x 127 mmReference
Power156.6 kWReference
Compression16.4:1Reference
Rated RPM2800Reference
Torque657.7 NmReference
Torque RPM1290Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity37.9 LReference
Caterpillar 3208Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Power167.8 kWReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
Oil capacity11.4 LReference
Max power132.9 kWReference

Transmission

10-speed gearReference
TransmissionDana-Spicer ST-1010Reference
TypegearReference
Gears10 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch355.6mm cerametallic discReference
Fuller TA4510 used on the RC-200.Reference

Capacities

Fuel529.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system113.6 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity113.6 LReference
Pressure137.9 barReference
Valves3Reference
Pump flow83.3 lpmReference
Steering flow66.2 lpmReference
Steering press.103.4 barReference
Rear TypeIIIReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase299 cmReference
Weight9752 kgReference
Front tire23.1-30Reference
Rear tire23.1-30Reference
Ag front23.1-30Reference
Ag rear23.1-30Reference
Ag front18.4-34Reference
Ag front20.8-34Reference
Ag front23.1-34Reference
Ag front24.5-32Reference
Ag front30.5-32Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
Ag rear20.8-34Reference
Ag rear23.1-34Reference
Ag rear24.5-32Reference
Ag rear30.5-32Reference
Length579 cmReference
Width243 cmReference

Bearcat II ST-225 Serial Numbers

19743001Reference
19753402Reference
19763772Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps55 (early)Reference
Charging amps72 (late)Reference
Battery volts12Reference

Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 Height

Hood218 cmReference
Cab317 cmReference
Exhaust353 cmReference

Test results

Cat 3208 diesel 10-speed 4WDSeptember 13 - 30, 1974Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1162 fileReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use52.6 l/hourReference
Gear 1-Hi used for power test.Reference
Max pull10261 kgReference
Gear 2-Lo used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 23.1-34 tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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