Steiger
Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225
The Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced by Steiger from 1983 to 1985. It features a Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 225 hp (167.8 kW) with a 20-speed constant mesh Spicer SST1010 transmission. The tractor includes articulated power steering, hydraulic disc brakes, and a Steiger Safari Cab with air-conditioning. It has a wheelbase of 129 inches (327 cm), a shipping weight of 24711 lbs (11208 kg), and optional rear hitch type III. The hydraulic system is open center with 2250 psi pressure and 31 gpm pump flow. The Bearcat IV CM-225 was built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, and originally sold for $77,000 in 1985.
Power225 hp
Founded1983 - 1985
ModelCM-225
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225
Power
| Engine | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
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| Drawbar (claimed) | 195 hp (145.4 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 18.4x38, 23.1x34 |
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| Ag front | 18.4x38, 23.1x34 |
| Other rear | 20.8x34, 20.8x38, 24.5x32, 30.5x32 |
| Other front | 20.8x34, 20.8x38, 24.5x32, 30.5x32 |
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) |
| Displacement | 638 ci (10.5 L) |
| Oil capacity | 29 qts (27.4 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1700-2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 52 qts (49.2 L) |
Height
| Cab | 134.8 inches (342 cm) |
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| Hood | 94.8 inches (240 cm) |
| Exhaust | 155.8 inches (395 cm) |
Variants
| CM225 | Caterpillar engine |
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| KM225 | Cummins engine |
Dimensions
| Length | 253.6 inches (644 cm) |
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| Wheelbase | 129 inches (327 cm) |
| Max weight | 34000 lbs (15422 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 24711 lbs (11208 kg) |
| Width over fenders | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Width over 18.4x38 duals | 144.3 inches (366 cm) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 3 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Hydraulics
| Type | open center |
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| Valves | 3 to 5 |
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
| Pump flow | 31 gpm (117.3 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Cab | Steiger Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning |
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| Drive | Four-wheel drive |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Steering | Articulated power steering |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Production
| Drive | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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| Series | IV Series |
| Built in | Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
| Years made | 1983 - 1985 |
| Original price | $77,000 in 1985 |
Transmission
| Type | constant mesh gear |
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| Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
| Model | Spicer SST1010 |
Tractor hitch
| Rear Type | III Optional |
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