Steiger Bearcat: all source data

All 64 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 $23,000 in 1973
Engine
(no label)Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel
Transmission
(no label)10-speed
Power
Engine225 hp | 167.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed)159 hp | 118.6 kW
Mechanical
(no label)Four-wheel drive
Final drivesplanetary
(no label)Articulated power steering
(no label)Hydraulic disc brakes
(no label)Cab standard with available air-conditioning.
Capacity
Fuel140 gal | 529.9 L
Hydraulic system35 gal | 132.5 L
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Capacity35 gal | 132.5 L
Valves3
Pump flow21 gpm | 79.5 lpm
Total flow38 gpm | 143.8 lpm
Steering flow17 gpm | 64.3 lpm
Hitch
Rear TypeIV
Rear lift8000 lbs | 3628 kg
Dimensions
Wheelbase120 inches | 304 cm
Weight19600 lbs | 8890 kg
Front tire18.4-30
Rear tire18.4-30
Serial location
(no label)Serial number plate inside the tractor cab, on the left side of the console.
Electrical
Groundnegative
Charging systemalternator
Charging amps55
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
Power225 hp | 167.8 kW
Rated RPM2800
Torque486 lb-ft | 659.0 Nm
Torque RPM1290
Starterelectric
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity (Coolant)42 qts | 39.7 L

Transmission

Transmission
TransmissionFuller
Gears10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch355.6mm dry discs
(no label)Early literature states a model RT-910. Later literature shows a TA 4510.

Dimensions

Tires
Ag front18.4-30
Ag rear18.4-30
Ag front23.1-26
Ag front28.1-26
Ag rear23.1-26
Ag rear28.1-26
Dimensions
Wheelbase120 inches | 304 cm
Length228 inches | 579 cm
Width93 inches | 236 cm
Weight19600 lbs | 8890 kg
Max weight (Max)23000 lbs | 10432 kg
Height
Steering wheel104 inches | 264 cm
Hood86 inches | 218 cm
Cab125 inches | 317 cm
Exhaust139 inches | 353 cm