Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor Specs & Features

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Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor Technical Specifications

Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1977 – 1981.

Below you will find detailed technical specifications for Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 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 III PT-225 Production

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Steiger
Type:	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory:	Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price:	$66,000 (1982 )

Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 Power

Engine:
Engine:	225 hp 167.8 kW
PTO (claimed):	57 hp 42.5 kW *540 RPM
	105 hp 78.3 kW *1000 RPM
Drawbar (tested):	172.37 hp 128.5 kW
PTO (tested):	105.69 hp 78.8 kW

Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	90
Charging volts:	12
Batteries:	4
Battery CCA:	475
Battery volts:	12

Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×4 articulated 4WD

Final drives:

outboard planetary

Steering:

hydraulic power

Brakes:

hydraulic disc

Cab:

Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Transmission:

20-speed constant mesh

Capacity

Fuel:	225 gal 851.6 L
Hydraulic system:	22 gal 83.3 L

Hydraulics

Type:	open center
Capacity:	22 gal 83.3 L
Pressure:	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves:	4 or 5
Pump flow:	20 gpm 75.7 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:

III*Optional

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:	independent*Optional
Clutch:	hydrostatic-drive
Rear RPM:	540/1000

Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3306T
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled inline
Displacement:	638 ci 10.5 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.75×6.00 inches 121 x 152 mm
Power:	225 hp 167.8 kW
Compression:	17.5:1
Rated RPM:	2200
Idle RPM:	830-2430
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	32 qts 30.3 L
Coolant capacity:	52 qts 49.2 L

Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Type:	constant mesh
Gears:	20 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	hydraulic cerametallic dry disc
Oil capacity:	16 qts 15.1 L *Transmission only
	37 qts 35.0 L *Transmission and transfer case
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.

Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	132.5 inches 336 cm
Length:	264.6 inches 672 cm
Width:	120.2 inches 305 cm *Minimum
Height (exhaust):	155.7 inches 395 cm
Shiping weight:	28295 lbs 12834 kg
Max weight:	31000 lbs 14061 kg
Front axle:	Raba 598
Rear axle:	Raba 598

Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1272

Nebraska Tractor Test 1272
Diesel 20-speed 4WD April 18 – May 10, 1978 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1272 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed:	105.69 hp 78.8 kW
Fuel use:	11.1 gal/hour 42.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power:	172.37 hp 128.5 kW
Fuel use:	14.3 gal/hour 54.1 l/hour
Gear 3LL used for power test.
Max pull:	29 lbs 13 kg

FAQ

Is Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 a good tractor?

The Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 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 III PT-225 take?

Check out the Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 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 ?

The Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1977 – 1981