Steiger Bearcat 1000 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor Specs & Features

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Steiger Bearcat 1000 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor Technical Specifications

Steiger Bearcat 1000 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1986.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Steiger Bearcat 1000 covering engine types, horsepower ratings, weight, height, fuel type and tank volume, oil capacity and type, hydraulic system diagram, wiring diagram, battery specs, etc.

Steiger Bearcat 1000 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Steiger
Type:	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory:	Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price:	$80,600 (1986)

Steiger Bearcat 1000 Power

Engine:
Engine:	235 hp 175.2 kW
PTO (claimed):	200 hp 149.1 kW
Drawbar (tested):	192.82 hp 143.8 kW
PTO (tested):	218.0 hp 162.6 kW

Steiger Bearcat 1000 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	100
Batteries:	3
Battery CCA:	625
Battery volts:	12

Steiger Bearcat 1000 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×4 articulated 4WD

Final drives:

inboard planetary

double-reduction outboard planetary (optional)

Steering:

hydrostatic power

Brakes:

hydraulic disc

Cab:

Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Transmission:

12-speed full power shift

Capacity

Fuel:	170 gal 643.5 L
Hydraulic system:	18 gal 68.1 L

Hydraulics

Type:	closed center load sensing pressure compensating
Capacity:	18 gal 68.1 L
Pressure:	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves:	2 to 4
Pump flow:	27 gpm 102.2 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:

III (optional)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent (optional)
Rear RPM:	1000 (1.75)

Steiger Bearcat 1000 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3306DIT
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	638 ci 10.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.75×6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Power:	235 hp 175.2 kW
Air cleaner:	dry
Compression:	15:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Torque:	764 lb-ft 1036.0 Nm
Torque RPM:	1300
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	58 qts 54.9 L

Steiger Bearcat 1000 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	full power shift
Gears:	12 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic wet disc

Steiger Bearcat 1000 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	130 inches 330 cm
Length:	272.9 inches 693 cm
Width:	36 inches 91 cm (frame)
Height (hood):	86.6 inches 219 cm
Height (exhaust):	143 inches 363 cm
Shipping weight:	2300 lbs 1043 kg
Max weight:	32000 lbs 14515 kg
Ground clearance:	32 inches 81 cm
Front axle:	Bar: 4.0 by 120 inches 101 by 3048 mm
Rear axle:	Bar: 4.0 by 120 inches 101 by 3048 mm
Front tread:	60 to 130 inches 152 to 330 cm
Rear tread:	60 to 130 inches 152 to 330 cm

Steiger Bearcat 1000 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1592
Caterpillar diesel 12-speed 4WD May 6 – 13, 1986 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1592 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	218.0 hp 162.6 kW
Fuel use:	13.1 gal/hour 49.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	192.82 hp 143.8 kW
Fuel use:	13.1 gal/hour 49.6 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull:	28566 lbs 12957 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Steiger Bearcat 1000 a good tractor?

The Steiger Bearcat 1000 is one of the great tractors in the Steiger stable, and it has earned Steiger a fantastic reputation.

How much oil does a Steiger Bearcat 1000 take?

Check out the Steiger Bearcat 1000 oil capacity and oil type in the engine specs section as it may vary across the engines. Keep in mind, that older models might have their oil capacity increased over time. You may compare between the early and late oil capacity.

Do tractors have VIN numbers?

Every tractor has a VIN number. The number is usually engraved below the driver’s seat. Tractor manufacturers put the number in different places on the tractor body.

What was the last year Steiger made the Bearcat 1000?

The Steiger Bearcat 1000 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1986