Steiger
Steiger Bearcat III PT-225
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.
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) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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 |