Steiger
Steiger Bearcat III ST-225
The Steiger Bearcat III ST-225 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced by Steiger from 1980 to 1983. It features a Caterpillar 3306DIT turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel engine with 225 hp, a Dana-Spicer 1010-2A 20-speed transmission, and an articulated power steering system. The tractor includes a Safari Cab with heat and air-conditioning, hydraulic dry disc brakes, and an open center hydraulic system with 2250 psi pressure. It was built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, and originally priced at $66,000 in 1983. The ST-225 variant has a fixed axle, while the PT-225 variant has a row-crop axle. The tractor has a wheelbase of 128 inches, weighs 25,000 lbs shipping weight, and uses 23.1-34 tires front and rear.
Power225 hp
Founded1980 - 1983
ModelST-225
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Steiger Bearcat III ST-225
Power
| Engine power | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
|---|---|
| PTO (tested) | 105.69 hp (78.8 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 184.69 hp (137.7 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 23.1-34 |
|---|---|
| Ag front | 23.1-34 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-34 |
| Front tire | 23.1-34 |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Caterpillar 3306DIT |
| Power | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
| Torque | 730 lb-ft (989.9 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 267 gal (1010.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches (121 x 152 mm) |
| Compression | 15:1 |
| Displacement | 638 ci (10.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 29 qts (27.4 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 52 qts (49.2 L) |
Height
| Cab | 134.8 inches (342 cm) |
|---|---|
| Hood | 94.8 inches (240 cm) |
| Exhaust | 155.8 inches (395 cm) |
Variants
| PT-225 | row-crop axle |
|---|---|
| ST-225 | fixed axle |
Dimensions
| Width | 96 inches (tractor body) (243 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 252 inches (640 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Max weight | 34000 lbs (15422 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 25000 lbs (11340 kg) |
Electrical
| Ground | negative |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
|---|---|
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 30.8 gpm (116.6 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | Safari Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning |
|---|---|
| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic dry disc brakes |
| Steering | Articulated power steering |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Production
| Series | III Series |
|---|---|
| Built in | Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Original price | $66,000 in 1983 |
| Years produced | 1980 - 1983 |
Transmission
| Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
|---|---|
| Model | Dana-Spicer 1010-2A |
| Clutch | 355.6mm hydraulic dry disc |
| Description | Ten-speed transmission with two-speed transfer case. |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | 3 (Optional) |
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