Steiger Bearcat II ST-225: all source data

All 83 values recorded for this model, as the source lists them and in its units. The spec sheet shows the same data checked, typed and converted.

Overview

Production
ManufacturerSteiger
(no label)Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
(no label)Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
(no label)Original price was $37,000 in 1976
Engine
(no label)Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)10-speed gear
Power
Engine225 hp | 167.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed)180 hp | 134.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)178.24 hp | 132.9 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Four-wheel drive
Final drivesoutboard planetary
(no label)Articulated power steering
(no label)Hydraulic disc brakes
(no label)Cab standard with optional heat and air-conditioning.
Capacity
Fuel140 gal | 529.9 L
Hydraulic system30 gal | 113.6 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity30 gal | 113.6 L
Pressure2000 psi | 137.9 bar
Valves3
Pump flow22 gpm | 83.3 lpm
Steering flow17.5 gpm | 66.2 lpm
Steering press.1500 psi | 103.4 bar
Hitch
Rear TypeIII
Dimensions
Wheelbase118 inches | 299 cm
Weight21500 lbs | 9752 kg
Front tire23.1-30
Rear tire23.1-30
Electrical
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps55 (early)
Charging amps72 (late)
Battery volts12

Engine

Engine detail
(no label)Caterpillar 3160
(no label)diesel
(no label)8-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement636 ci | 10.4 L
Bore/Stroke4.50x5.00 inches | 114 x 127 mm
Power210 hp | 156.6 kW
Compression16.4:1
Rated RPM2800
Torque485 lb-ft | 657.7 Nm
Torque RPM1290
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)40 qts | 37.9 L
(no label)Caterpillar 3208
(no label)diesel
(no label)8-cylinder
(no label)liquid-cooled
Displacement636 ci | 10.4 L
Bore/Stroke4.50x5.00 inches | 114 x 127 mm
Power225 hp | 167.8 kW
Compression16.4:1
Rated RPM2800
Torque485 lb-ft | 657.7 Nm
Torque RPM1400
Oil capacity12 qts | 11.4 L
Coolant capacity (Coolant)40 qts | 37.9 L

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionDana-Spicer ST-1010
Typegear
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch355.6mm cerametallic disc
(no label)Fuller TA4510 used on the RC-200.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front23.1-30
Ag rear23.1-30
Ag front18.4-34
Ag front20.8-34
Ag front23.1-34
Ag front24.5-32
Ag front30.5-32
Ag rear18.4-34
Ag rear20.8-34
Ag rear23.1-34
Ag rear24.5-32
Ag rear30.5-32
Dimensions
Wheelbase118 inches | 299 cm
Length228 inches | 579 cm
Width96 inches | 243 cm
Weight21500 lbs | 9752 kg
Height
Hood86 inches | 218 cm
Cab125 inches | 317 cm
Exhaust139 inches | 353 cm