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Steiger Bearcat

Steiger Bearcat tractor
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The Steiger Bearcat is a four-wheel drive (4WD) tractor produced by Steiger from 1970 to 1974. It is part of the I Series and was built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA. The tractor features a Caterpillar 3160 10.4L 8-cylinder liquid-cooled V-8 diesel engine producing 225 hp (167.8 kW) with a 10-speed Fuller transmission. It has a wheelbase of 120 inches (304 cm), weighs 19600 lbs (8890 kg), and offers articulated power steering and hydraulic disc brakes. The cab is standard with available air-conditioning. Fuel capacity is 140 gallons (529.9 L) and hydraulic system capacity is 35 gallons (132.5 L). The tractor hitch rear lift capacity is 8000 lbs (3628 kg).
Steiger Bearcattractorspecificationsenginetransmissiondimensionshydraulics4WDCaterpillar 3160farm tractor
Power225 hp
Founded1970 - 1974
ModelBearcat

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Steiger Bearcat

Power

Engine:225 hp (167.8 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):159 hp (118.6 kW)

Tires

Ag rear:18.4-30, 23.1-26, 28.1-26
Ag front:18.4-30, 23.1-26, 28.1-26

Engine

Type:diesel
Model:Caterpillar 3160
Power:225 hp (167.8 kW)
Torque:486 lb-ft (659.0 Nm)
Starter:electric
Cylinders:8-cylinder
Rated RPM:2800
Torque RPM:1290
Bore/Stroke:4.50x5.00 inches (114 x 127 mm)
Displacement:636 ci (10.4 L)
Configuration:liquid-cooled V-8
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:42 qts (39.7 L)

Height

Cab:125 inches (317 cm)
Hood:86 inches (218 cm)
Exhaust:139 inches (353 cm)
Steering wheel:104 inches (264 cm)

Capacity

Fuel:140 gal (529.9 L)
Hydraulic system:35 gal (132.5 L)

Dimensions

Width:93 inches (236 cm) Width at the fenders
Length:228 inches (579 cm)
Weight:19600 lbs (8890 kg)
Wheelbase:120 inches (304 cm)
Max weight:23000 lbs (10432 kg)

Electrical

Ground:negative
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:55
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Valves:3
Capacity:35 gal (132.5 L)
Pump flow:21 gpm (79.5 lpm)
Total flow:38 gpm (143.8 lpm)
Steering flow:17 gpm (64.3 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:standard with available air-conditioning
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic disc brakes
Steering:Articulated power steering
Final drives:planetary

Production

Type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Series:I Series
Built in:Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price:$23,000 in 1973
Years produced:1970 - 1974

Transmission

Brand:Fuller
Gears:10 forward and 2 reverse
Notes:Early literature states a model RT-910. Later literature shows a TA 4510.
Clutch:355.6mm dry discs

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:IV Optional
Rear lift:8000 lbs (3628 kg)

Serial numbers

1970:2000
1971:2040
1972:2275
1973:2442
1974:2828
Serial number location:Serial number plate inside the tractor cab, on the left side of the console.

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