Steiger Bearcat

Production ended · 4WD

Engine power

225 hp

Weight
19,600 lb
Engines
1 Diesel
Built
no record
Price new · 1973
$23,000

Power

Power specifications
Engine225 hp unspecified
PTOno record
Drawbar159 hp claimed
Listed power225 hp engine basis

Engines

Engines fitted to the Steiger Bearcat
Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl dieselDiesel · 8 cyl636 ci
Engine details
Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel
Bore × stroke
4.5 in × 5 in
Rated speed
2,800 rpm
Rated power
225 hp
Torque
486 lb·ft at 1,290 rpm
Cooling
liquid-cooled V-8

Transmissions

Transmissions for the Steiger Bearcat
Fuller10F / 2R
Transmission notes

Fuller: Early literature states a model RT-910. Later literature shows a TA 4510.

Weight

Weight specifications
Weight19,600 lb unspecified

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Wheelbase120 in
Length228 in
Width93 in
Height125 in unspecified

Capacities

Capacities specifications
Fuel tank140 gal
Hydraulic system35 gal

Hydraulics

Hydraulics specifications
Systemopen center
Pump flow21 gpm
Total flow38 gpm
Steering flow17 gpm
Remote valves3

Hitch

Hitch specifications
Rear hitch categoryIV
Rear lift capacity8,000 lb

Chassis

Chassis specifications
Drive4WD
SteeringArticulated power steering
BrakesHydraulic disc brakes
Final drivesplanetary
CabCab standard with available air-conditioning

Tires

Tires specifications
Front18.4-30
Rear18.4-30

Electrical

Electrical specifications
System voltage12 V
Chargingalternator
Charging output55 A
Groundnegative

Production

Production specifications
Price new$23,000 (1973)
FactoriesFargo, North Dakota, USA
Built bySteiger

Serial numbers

Serial number plate inside the tractor cab, on the left side of the console.

First serial number by year
YearFirst serial
19702000
19712040
19722275
19732442
19742828

Literature

  • Red Book 1971 Implement & Tractor
  • The Bold 225 B.H.P. Bearcat Steiger, 1969
  • Bearcat Steiger, 1970
  • All Wheel Drive Agripower Canadian Co-operative Implements, 1971
  • Steiger Identification Guide: 1969-1998 Case IH