Steiger
Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225
The Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced by Steiger from 1983 to 1985. It features a Cummins 10.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine delivering 225 hp, a 20-speed constant mesh Spicer SST1010 transmission, and articulated power steering. The tractor includes a Steiger Safari Cab with air-conditioning and hydraulic disc brakes. It has a wheelbase of 129 inches, weighs 24,411 lbs, and offers multiple tire options. The hydraulic system is open center with 2250 psi pressure and 30 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is optional type III. Original price was $77,000 in 1985.
Power225 hp
Founded1983 - 1985
ModelBearcat IV KM-225
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225
Power
| Engine power | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
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| Drawbar (claimed) | 190 hp (141.7 kW) |
Tires
| Ag rear | 18.4x38, 23.1x34, 20.8x34, 20.8x38, 24.5x32, 30.5x32 |
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| Ag front | 18.4x38, 23.1x34, 20.8x34, 20.8x38, 24.5x32, 30.5x32 |
Engine
| Type | turbocharged diesel |
|---|---|
| Model | Cummins LT-10-A |
| Power | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
| Torque | 732 lb-ft (992.6 Nm) |
| Cooling | liquid-cooled inline |
| Cylinders | 6-cylinder |
| Fuel tank | 267 gal (1010.6 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.95x5.35 inches (126 x 136 mm) |
| Displacement | 611 ci (10.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1700-2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 64 qts (60.6 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 | 24411 lbs (11072 kg) |
| Width over fenders | 96 inches (243 cm) |
| Width over 18.4x38 duals | 144.3 inches (366 cm) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 3 |
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| 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 | 30 gpm (113.6 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 |
| Original price | $77,000 in 1985 |
| Years produced | 1983 - 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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