Head to head · Utility

John Deere 8450 vs Steiger Bearcat III PT-225

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John DeereModel A

John Deere 8450

Utility

power
225 hp
displacement
466 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full 8450 specs
John DeereJohn Deere 8450
vs
SteigerSteiger Bearcat III PT-225

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,659–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
8450225 hp
Bearcat III PT-225225 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

8450 is in the 95th percentile; Bearcat III PT-225 is in the 95th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Bearcat III PT-225 higher · +172 ci (+37%)
8450466 ci
Bearcat III PT-225638 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

8450 is in the 93rd percentile; Bearcat III PT-225 is in the 95th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
84506
Bearcat III PT-2256
Median Utility Tractor4

8450 is in the 93rd percentile; Bearcat III PT-225 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ Bearcat III PT-225 higher · +4 (+25%)
845016
Bearcat III PT-22520
Median Utility Tractor12

8450 is in the 73rd percentile; Bearcat III PT-225 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

8450 (A)Bearcat III PT-225 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecJohn Deere 8450Steiger Bearcat III PT-225Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereSteiger—
Model8450Bearcat III PT-225—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecJohn Deere 8450Steiger Bearcat III PT-225Difference
ManufacturerJohn DeereCaterpillar—
ModelNot recorded3306T—
Power Output225hp225hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,200RPM▲ Bearcat III PT-225+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement466ci638ci▲ Bearcat III PT-225+172 ci · +37%
Bore4.6in4.8in▲ Bearcat III PT-225+0.2 in · +4%
Stroke4.8in6in▲ Bearcat III PT-225+1.2 in · +25%

Transmission

SpecJohn Deere 8450Steiger Bearcat III PT-225Difference
TypePartial power shiftConstant mesh—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecJohn Deere 8450Steiger Bearcat III PT-225Difference
Length224in265in▲ Bearcat III PT-225+41 in · +18%
WidthNot recorded120in—
HeightNot recorded156in—
Operating Weight29,150lb28,295lb▲ 8450+855 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecJohn Deere 8450Steiger Bearcat III PT-225Difference
System TypeClosed-center constant pressureOpen center—
Steering TypeArticulated powerHydraulic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecJohn Deere 8450Steiger Bearcat III PT-225Difference
Hitch TypeThree-Point HitchNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III—
Hitch Capacity9,262lbNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecJohn Deere 8450Steiger Bearcat III PT-225Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeArticulated powerHydraulic power—

Electrical

SpecJohn Deere 8450Steiger Bearcat III PT-225Difference
Starter Type12 volts12-volt—

Capacities

SpecJohn Deere 8450Steiger Bearcat III PT-225Difference
Coolant10.5gal13gal▲ Bearcat III PT-225+2.5 gal · +24%

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 95th percentile (225 hp)B · 95th percentile (225 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 93rd percentile (466 ci)B · 95th percentile (638 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 86th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 97th percentile (29,150 lb)B · 97th percentile (28,295 lb)
A · 8450B · Bearcat III PT-225Median Utility Tractor
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