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Steiger Bearcat III PT-225

Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 tractor
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The Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 is a four-wheel drive row-crop tractor produced by Steiger from 1977 to 1981. It features a Caterpillar 3306T turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine with 225 hp, a 20-speed constant mesh transmission, and articulated power steering. The tractor includes a Safari Cab with air-conditioning and hydraulic disc brakes. It has a fuel capacity of 225 gallons and an open center hydraulic system with 22 gallons capacity. The PT-225 variant has a row-crop axle and was originally priced at $66,000 in 1982. It is built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA.
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Power225 hp
Founded1977 - 1981
ModelPT-225

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Steiger Bearcat III PT-225

Power

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

Tires

Rear tire:18.4-34
Front tire:18.4-34
Additional rear tires:23.1-30, 24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-34, 23.1-34, 18.4-38, 20.8-38
Additional front tires:23.1-30, 24.5-32, 30.5-32, 20.8-34, 23.1-34, 18.4-38, 20.8-38

Engine

Type:turbocharged diesel
Model:Caterpillar 3306T
Power:225 hp (167.8 kW)
Cooling:liquid-cooled inline
Idle RPM:830-2430
Cylinders:6-cylinder
Rated RPM:2200
Bore/Stroke:4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm)
Compression:17.5:1
Displacement:638 ci (10.5 L)
Oil capacity:32 qts (30.3 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:52 qts (49.2 L)

Capacity

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

Variants

PT-225:row-crop axle
ST-225:fixed axle

Dimensions

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

Electrical

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

Hydraulics

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

Mechanical

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

Production

Type:Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Series:III Series
Built in:Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Years made:1977 - 1981
Original price:$66,000 in 1982

References

Operator's Manual:PT225 - PT250 - PT270 -PT350 (37-060) published in 1978

Transmission

Type:constant mesh
Gears:20 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:hydraulic cerametallic dry disc
Description:Five-speed transmission with two ranges and a two-speed transfer case. Tractor must be stopped to shift ranges on transmission or transfer case.
Oil capacity:16 qts (15.1 L) (Transmission only), 37 qts (35.0 L) (Transmission and transfer case)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:III Optional

Serial Numbers

1977:141-00001
1978:141-00157
1979:141-00336
1980:141-00537
1981:141-00651

Power Take-off (PTO)

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

Related Models

Steiger Bearcat III ST-225

Model:ST-225