
Head to head · Utility
Ford 846 vs Steiger Bearcat 1000

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SteigerModel B
Steiger Bearcat 1000
Utility
- power
- 235 hp
- displacement
- 611 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
FordFord 846
vs
SteigerSteiger Bearcat 1000
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ Bearcat 1000 higher · +5 hp (+2%)846230 hp
Bearcat 1000235 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
846 is in the 95th percentile; Bearcat 1000 is in the 95th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tied846611 ci
Bearcat 1000611 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
846 is in the 95th percentile; Bearcat 1000 is in the 95th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied8466
Bearcat 10006
Median Utility Tractor4
846 is in the 93rd percentile; Bearcat 1000 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
▲ 846 higher · +3 (+25%)84615
Bearcat 100012
Median Utility Tractor12
846 is in the 64th percentile; Bearcat 1000 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
846 (A)Bearcat 1000 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Bearcat 1000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford | Steiger | — |
| Model | 846 | Bearcat 1000 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Bearcat 1000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins | Not recorded | — |
| Model | L10-A230 | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 230hp | 235hp | ▲ Bearcat 1000+5 hp · +2% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 611ci | 611ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.9in | 5in | ▲ Bearcat 1000+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5.4in | 5.4in | ▲ 846+0.1 in · +2% |
Transmission
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Bearcat 1000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Partially synchronized and constant mesh | Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Bearcat 1000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 260in | 273in | ▲ Bearcat 1000+13 in · +5% |
| Width | Not recorded | 36in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 143in | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,000lb | 23,000lb | Same |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Bearcat 1000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center load sensing | Closed center load sensing pressure compensating | — |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Tires
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Bearcat 1000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 18.4-38 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 18.4-38 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Bearcat 1000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III | III | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Bearcat 1000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 articulated 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Articulated Power | Hydrostatic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Bearcat 1000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Bearcat 1000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 13.8gal | 14.5gal | ▲ Bearcat 1000+0.7 gal · +5% |
Operator Station
| Spec | Ford 846 | Steiger Bearcat 1000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 95th percentile (230 hp)B · 95th percentile (235 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 95th percentile (611 ci)B · 95th percentile (611 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 64th percentile (15)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 95th percentile (23,000 lb)B · 95th percentile (23,000 lb)
A · 846B · Bearcat 1000Median Utility Tractor