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

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

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 is a Row-Crop tractor that was produced by the John Deere between 1980 – 1983.

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

Manufacturer:
Manufacturer:	Steiger
Type:	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Factory:	Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price:	$66,000 (1983 )

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 Power

Engine:
Engine:	225 hp 167.8 kW
Drawbar (tested):	184.69 hp 137.7 kW
PTO (tested):	105.69 hp 78.8 kW

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 Electrical

Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	90
Battery volts:	12

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 Mechanical

Chassis:

4×4 articulated 4WD

Final drives:

outboard planetary

Steering:

hydrostatic power

Brakes:

hydraulic dry disc

Cab:

Safari Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning.

Transmission:

20-speed

Hydraulics

Type:	open center
Pressure:	2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves:	3 to 5
Pump flow:	30.8 gpm 116.6 lpm

Tracktor Hitch

Rear Type:

3*Optional

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 Engine detail

Engine Detail
Caterpillar 3306DIT
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:	15:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Torque:	730 lb-ft 989.9 Nm
Torque RPM:	1300
Starter volts:	12
Oil capacity:	29 qts 27.4 L
Coolant capacity:	52 qts 49.2 L

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 Transmission overview

Engine Oil

Transmission:	Dana-Spicer 1010-2A
Gears:	20 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:	355.6mm hydraulic dry disc
Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case.

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 Dimensions

Wheelbase:	128 inches 325 cm
Length:	252 inches 640 cm
Width:	96 inches 243 cm (tractor body)
Shiping weight:	25000 lbs 11340 kg
Max weight:	34000 lbs 15422 kg

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 Height
Hood:	94.8 inches 240 cm
Cab:	134.8 inches 342 cm
Exhaust:	155.8 inches 395 cm

Steiger Bearcat III ST-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

Nebraska Tractor Test 1414
Diesel 20-speed 4WD October 19 – November 4, 1981 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1414 file
Drawbar performance
Max power:	184.69 hp 137.7 kW
Fuel use:	12.0 gal/hour 45.4 l/hour
Gear 11 used for power test.
Max pull:	28,805 lbs 13065 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

FAQ

Is Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 a good tractor?

The Steiger Bearcat III ST-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 ST-225 take?

Check out the Steiger Bearcat III ST-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 ST-225 was an agricultural tractor model made from 1980 – 1983