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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 235 hp / 175.2 kW; Diesel (listed): 235 hp / 175.2 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 2300 lbs 1043 kg.

Overview

	1986 1000 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 1000 Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Steiger
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price was $80,600 in 1986

Steiger Bearcat 1000 Transmission
12-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

Steiger Bearcat 1000 Power
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
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
	double-reduction outboard planetary OptOptional
Steering	hydrostatic power
Hydraulic disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	170 gal 643.5 L
Hydraulic system	18 gal 68.1 L

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	III OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires
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
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	100
Batteries	3
Battery CCA	625
Battery volts	12

References
Bearcat 1000 published in 1986, by Steiger
Steiger Tractor, Inc. published in 1986

Engine

Engine options
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.

Dimensions

Steiger Bearcat 1000 Tires
Ag front	18.4-38
Ag rear	18.4-38

Dimensions
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
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

Steiger Bearcat 1000 tractor photo