Steiger Bearcat 1000
The Steiger Bearcat 1000 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 611 ci 10.0 L engine. The rated power output is 235 hp 175.2 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 2300 lbs 1043 kg.
Engine Power
235 hp
175.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
170 gal
643.5 L
Transmission
12 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
2300 lbs
1043 kg
Steiger Bearcat 1000 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 1986
1000 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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1986 | |
1000 Series | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | Steiger |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Original price was $80,600 in 1986 | |
Steiger Bearcat 1000 Transmission | |
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12-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
Steiger Bearcat 1000 Power | |
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Engine | 235 hp
175.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 200 hp
149.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 192.82 hp
143.8 kW |
PTO (tested) | 218.0 hp
162.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
double-reduction outboard planetary OptOptional | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 170 gal
643.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center load sensing pressure compensating |
Capacity | 18 gal
68.1 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 27 gpm
102.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III OptOptional |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 130 inches
330 cm |
Weight | 2300 lbs
1043 kg |
Front tire | 18.4-38 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 100 |
Batteries | 3 |
Battery CCA | 625 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Bearcat 1000 published in 1986, by Steiger | |
Steiger Tractor, Inc. published in 1986 |
Engine
Engine options | |
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Caterpillar 10.5L 6-cyl diesel | |
Cummins 10.0L 6-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 638 ci / 10.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Caterpillar 3306DIT |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 638 ci
10.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.75x6.00 inches
121 x 152 mm |
Power | 235 hp
175.2 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 15:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 764 lb-ft
1036.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 58 qts
54.9 L |
Engine Detail — 611 ci / 10.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Cummins LT-10 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 611 ci
10.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.95x5.35 inches
126 x 136 mm |
Power | 235 hp
175.2 kW |
Air cleaner | dry |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Torque | 780 lb-ft
1057.7 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 58 qts
54.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 2 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
With 18.4x38 tires. | |
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Dimensions
Steiger Bearcat 1000 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4-38 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 130 inches
330 cm |
Length | 272.9 inches
693 cm |
Width | 36 inches (frame)
91 cm |
Height (hood) | 86.6 inches
219 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 143 inches
363 cm |
Shipping weight | 2300 lbs
1043 kg |
Max weight | 32000 lbs
14515 kg |
Ground clearance | 32 inches
81 cm |
Front axle | Bar: 4.0 by 120 inches
101 by 3048 mm |
Bar rear axle | 4.0 by 120 inches
101 by 3048 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 130 inches
152 to 330 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 130 inches
152 to 330 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1592 | |
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Caterpillar diesel 12-speed 4WD
May 6 - 13, 1986
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1592 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 218.0 hp
162.6 kW |
Fuel use | 13.1 gal/hour
49.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 192.82 hp
143.8 kW |
Fuel use | 13.1 gal/hour
49.6 l/hour |
Gear 7 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 28566 lbs
12957 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Photos
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