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Steiger Bearcat

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

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 225 hp / 167.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
140 gal 529.9 L
Transmission
Fuller
Operating Weight
19600 lbs 8890 kg

Overview

Steiger Bearcat tractor photo
1970 - 1974 I SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 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
Bearcat references literature
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.
Bearcat speeds

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

Steiger Bearcat

CO-OP Implements red Steiger Bearcat.

CO-OP Implements red Steiger Bearcat.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Steiger Bearcat based on its 225 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼Commercial / Field ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙Commercial / Field ScaleBroad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)Commercial / Field ScaleHigh-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Steiger Bearcat.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12 hrs

Approximately 12 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (140 gal / 530 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.7 gal/hr (44.3 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Steiger Bearcat Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Steiger Bearcat.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)225 hp
Kilowatts (kW)167.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)228.1 PS

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