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Steiger Bearcat III ST-220

The Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 is a tractor produced by Steiger. It is equipped with a 855 ci 14.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 220 hp / 164.1 kW. Transmission: Spicer SST 1010. Operating weight: 21400 to 24135 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 220 hp / 164.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
267 gal 1010.6 L
Transmission
Spicer SST 1010
Operating Weight
21400 to 24135 pounds

Overview

Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 tractor photo
1976 - 1977 III SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor III Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
Steiger
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price was $48,000 in 1977
Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 Engine
Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
267 gal 1010.6 L
Engine details ...
Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 Transmission
20-speed
Transmission details ...
Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 Power
Engine
220 hp 164.1 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
175 hp 130.5 kW
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
outboard planetary
Articulated power steering
Hydraulic disc brakes
Safari Cab standard.
Hydraulics
Type
open center
Pressure
2250 psi 155.1 bar
Valves
3
Pump flow
27.2 gpm 103.0 lpm
SCV flow
20 gpm 75.7 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III OptOptional
Rear lift
9500 lbs 4309 kg
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
128 inches 325 cm
Weight
21400 to 24135 pounds
Front tire
23.1-30
Rear tire
23.1-30
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
90
Batteries
2
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
208
Battery Group
8D
References
Bearcat III ST-220 references literature
Operator's Manual Bearcat III ST220 (37-047)
Series III published in 1976, by Steiger

Engine

Engine Detail — 855 ci / 14.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Cummins N-855-C220
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement
855 ci 14.0 L
Bore/Stroke
5.50x6.00 inches 140 x 152 mm
Power
220 hp 164.1 kW
Compression
15.8:1
Rated RPM
2100
Torque
644 lb-ft 873.3 Nm
Torque RPM
1500
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
44 qts 41.6 L
Coolant capacity
52.8 qts 50.0 L

Transmission

Transmission — Spicer SST 1010

Transmission
Spicer SST 1010
Gears
20 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
394mm cerametallic disc
Oil capacity
60 qts 56.8 L
With 23.1-30 tires.
Bearcat III ST-220 SST 1010 speeds

Dimensions

Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 Tires
Ag front
23.1-30
Ag rear
23.1-30
Ag front
24.5-32
30.5-32
18.4-34
20.8-34
23.1-34
18.4-38
20.8-38
Ag rear
24.5-32
30.5-32
18.4-34
20.8-34
23.1-34
18.4-38
20.8-38
Dimensions
Wheelbase
128 inches 325 cm
Length
252 inches 640 cm
Width
95 inches*Width at fenders 241 cm
Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 Weight
Shipping
21400 lbs (no wheels) 9707 kg
24135 lbs 10947 kg
Max capacity
30000 lbs 13608 kg
Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 Height
Hood
92.8 inches 235 cm
Cab
132.8 inches 337 cm
Exhaust
153.8 inches 390 cm

Photos

Steiger Bearcat III ST-220

Steiger Bearcat III ST-220

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 based on its 220 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 III ST-220.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 23.3 hrs

Approximately 23.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (267 gal / 1010.7 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.4 gal/hr (43.3 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 III ST-220 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Steiger Bearcat III ST-220.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)220 hp
Kilowatts (kW)164.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)223.1 PS

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