Steiger Bearcat

The Steiger Bearcat is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 636 ci 10.4 L engine. The rated power output is 225 hp 167.8 kW. Transmission: Fuller. Operating weight: 19600 lbs 8890 kg.

Overview

	1970 - 1974 I SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
1970 - 1974
I Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Steiger
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price was $23,000 in 1973

Steiger Bearcat Engine
Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Steiger Bearcat Transmission
10-speed
Transmission details ...

Steiger Bearcat Power
Engine	225 hp 167.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	159 hp 118.6 kW

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cab standard with available air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	140 gal 529.9 L
Hydraulic system	35 gal 132.5 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	35 gal 132.5 L
Valves	3
Pump flow	21 gpm 79.5 lpm
Total flow	38 gpm 143.8 lpm
Steering flow	17 gpm 64.3 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	IV OptOptional
Rear lift	8000 lbs 3628 kg

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	120 inches 304 cm
Weight	19600 lbs 8890 kg
Front tire	18.4-30
Rear tire	18.4-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55
Battery volts	12

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

Engine

Engine Detail — 636 ci / 10.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar 3160
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	8-cylinder, liquid-cooled V-8
Displacement	636 ci 10.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.50x5.00 inches 114 x 127 mm
Power	225 hp 167.8 kW
Rated RPM	2800
Torque	486 lb-ft 659.0 Nm
Torque RPM	1290
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	42 qts 39.7 L

Transmission

Transmission — Fuller

Transmission	Fuller
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	355.6mm dry discs
Early literature states a model RT-910. Later literature shows a TA 4510.

Dimensions

Steiger Bearcat Tires
Ag front	18.4-30
Ag rear	18.4-30
Ag front	23.1-26
	28.1-26
Ag rear	23.1-26
	28.1-26

Dimensions
Wheelbase	120 inches 304 cm
Length	228 inches 579 cm
Width	93 inches (fenders) 236 cm
Weight	19600 lbs 8890 kg
Max weight	23000 lbs 10432 kg

Steiger Bearcat Height
Steering wheel	104 inches 264 cm
Hood	86 inches 218 cm
Cab	125 inches 317 cm
Exhaust	139 inches 353 cm

Photos

Steiger Bearcat

CO-OP Implements red Steiger Bearcat.