Steiger Bearcat II ST-225

The Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 636 ci 10.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 210 hp / 156.6 kW; Diesel (listed): 225 hp / 167.8 kW. Transmission: Dana-Spicer ST-1010. Operating weight: 21500 lbs 9752 kg.

Overview

	1974 - 1976 II SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor II Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	Steiger
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price was $37,000 in 1976

Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 Engine
Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 Transmission
10-speed gear
Transmission details ...

Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 Power
Engine	225 hp 167.8 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	180 hp 134.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	178.24 hp 132.9 kW
Performance test details ...

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

Capacity
Fuel	140 gal 529.9 L
Hydraulic system	30 gal 113.6 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	30 gal 113.6 L
Pressure	2000 psi 137.9 bar
Valves	3
Pump flow	22 gpm 83.3 lpm
Steering flow	17.5 gpm 66.2 lpm
Steering press.	1500 psi 103.4 bar

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III OptOptional

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118 inches 299 cm
Weight	21500 lbs 9752 kg
Front tire	23.1-30
Rear tire	23.1-30
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	55 (early)
	72 (late)
Battery volts	12

References
Bearcat II published in 1976, by Steiger
4-Wheel Drive Agri-Power published in 1974, by Steiger

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	210 hp 156.6 kW
Compression	16.4:1
Rated RPM	2800
Torque	485 lb-ft 657.7 Nm
Torque RPM	1290
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	40 qts 37.9 L

Engine Detail — 636 ci / 10.4 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Caterpillar 3208
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	8-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	636 ci 10.4 L
Bore/Stroke	4.50x5.00 inches 114 x 127 mm
Power	225 hp 167.8 kW
Compression	16.4:1
Rated RPM	2800
Torque	485 lb-ft 657.7 Nm
Torque RPM	1400
Oil capacity	12 qts 11.4 L
Coolant capacity	40 qts 37.9 L

Transmission

Transmission — Dana-Spicer ST-1010

Transmission	Dana-Spicer ST-1010
Type	gear
Gears	10 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	355.6mm cerametallic disc
Fuller TA4510 used on the RC-200.
With 23.1-34 tires.

Dimensions

Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 Tires
Ag front	23.1-30
Ag rear	23.1-30
Ag front	18.4-34
	20.8-34
	23.1-34
	24.5-32
	30.5-32
Ag rear	18.4-34
	20.8-34
	23.1-34
	24.5-32
	30.5-32

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118 inches 299 cm
Length	228 inches 579 cm
Width	96 inches*Overall with 23.1 tires. 243 cm
Weight	21500 lbs 9752 kg

Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 Height
Hood	86 inches 218 cm
Cab	125 inches 317 cm
Exhaust	139 inches 353 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1162
Cat 3208 diesel 10-speed 4WD September 13 - 30, 1974 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1162 file
Drawbar performance
Max power	178.24 hp 132.9 kW
Fuel use	13.9 gal/hour 52.6 l/hour
Gear 1-Hi used for power test.
Max pull	22622 lbs 10261 kg
Gear 2-Lo used for pull test.

Photos

Steiger Bearcat II ST-225