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Caterpillar D8L SA Special Application vs Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225

CaterpillarCaterpillar D8L SA Special Application
vs
SteigerSteiger Bearcat IV KM-225

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler

n = 142–192

Engine Power

▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +175 hp (+78%)
D8L SA Special Application400 hp
Bearcat IV KM-225225 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp

D8L SA Special Application is in the 76th percentile; Bearcat IV KM-225 is in the 53rd · 142 models

Engine Displacement

▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +488 ci (+80%)
D8L SA Special Application1,099 ci
Bearcat IV KM-225611 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci

D8L SA Special Application is in the 97th percentile; Bearcat IV KM-225 is in the 67th · 191 models

Cylinders

▲ D8L SA Special Application higher · +2 (+33%)
D8L SA Special Application8
Bearcat IV KM-2256
Median Crawler Tractor6

D8L SA Special Application is in the 98th percentile; Bearcat IV KM-225 is in the 50th · 192 models

Forward Gears

▲ Bearcat IV KM-225 higher · +17 (+567%)
D8L SA Special Application3
Bearcat IV KM-22520
Median Crawler Tractor10

D8L SA Special Application is in the 8th percentile; Bearcat IV KM-225 is in the 91st · 179 models

D8L SA Special Application (A)Bearcat IV KM-225 (B)Median Crawler Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationSteiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarSteiger—
ModelD8L SA Special ApplicationBearcat IV KM-225—
CategoryCrawler, AgriculturalUtility—

Engine

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationSteiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
Model3408LT-10-A—
Power Output400hp225hp▲ D8L SA Special Application+175 hp · +78%
Rated RPM1,900RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders86▲ D8L SA Special Application+2 · +33%
Displacement1,099ci611ci▲ D8L SA Special Application+488 ci · +80%
Bore5.4in4.9in▲ D8L SA Special Application+0.5 in · +10%
Stroke6in5.3in▲ D8L SA Special Application+0.7 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationSteiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
TypePower ShiftSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationSteiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Length215in254in▲ Bearcat IV KM-225+39 in · +18%
Width136in96in▲ D8L SA Special Application+40 in · +42%
HeightNot recorded156in—
Operating Weight80,820lb33,830lb▲ D8L SA Special Application+46,990 lb · +139%

Hydraulics

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationSteiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
System TypeLoad sensingDirect engine drive—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—

Tires

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationSteiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded18.4x38—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4x38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationSteiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationSteiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Chassis TypeCrawler4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—
Brake TypeWet discNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationSteiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecCaterpillar D8L SA Special ApplicationSteiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Coolant24.5gal16gal▲ D8L SA Special Application+8.5 gal · +53%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 200 hp
A · 76th percentile (400 hp)B · 53rd percentile (225 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 468 ci
A · 97th percentile (1,099 ci)B · 67th percentile (611 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 98th percentile (8)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 10
A · 8th percentile (3)B · 91st percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 23,320 lb
A · 99th percentile (80,820 lb)B · 71st percentile (33,830 lb)
A · D8L SA Special ApplicationB · Bearcat IV KM-225Median Crawler Tractor
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