Head to head · Standard Tread

Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 vs Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225

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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Standard Tread

n = 121–367

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Bearcat II ST-225225 hp
Bearcat IV CM-225225 hp
Median Standard Tread Tractor45 hp

Bearcat II ST-225 is in the 98th percentile; Bearcat IV CM-225 is in the 98th · 121 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Bearcat IV CM-225 higher · +2 ci (<1%)
Bearcat II ST-225636 ci
Bearcat IV CM-225638 ci
Median Standard Tread Tractor382 ci

Bearcat II ST-225 is in the 81st percentile; Bearcat IV CM-225 is in the 81st · 353 models

Cylinders

▲ Bearcat II ST-225 higher · +2 (+33%)
Bearcat II ST-2258
Bearcat IV CM-2256
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

Bearcat II ST-225 is in the 99th percentile; Bearcat IV CM-225 is in the 93rd · 367 models

Forward Gears

▲ Bearcat IV CM-225 higher · +10 (+100%)
Bearcat II ST-22510
Bearcat IV CM-22520
Median Standard Tread Tractor4

Bearcat II ST-225 is in the 96th percentile; Bearcat IV CM-225 is in the 99th · 341 models

Bearcat II ST-225 (A)Bearcat IV CM-225 (B)Median Standard Tread Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelBearcat II ST-225Bearcat IV CM-225—
CategoryStandard TreadUtility—

Engine

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillarSame
Model31603306DIT—
Power Output225hp225hpSame
Rated RPM2,800RPM2,100RPM▲ Bearcat II ST-225+700 RPM · +33%
Cylinders86▲ Bearcat II ST-225+2 · +33%
Displacement636ci638ci▲ Bearcat IV CM-225+2 ci · <1%
Bore4.5in4.8in▲ Bearcat IV CM-225+0.3 in · +7%
Stroke5in6in▲ Bearcat IV CM-225+1 in · +20%

Transmission

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225Difference
TypeNot recordedconstant mesh gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225Difference
Length228in254in▲ Bearcat IV CM-225+26 in · +11%
Width96in96inSame
HeightNot recorded135in—
Operating Weight21,500lb24,711lb▲ Bearcat IV CM-225+3,211 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225Difference
System TypeOpen Centeropen centerSame
Steering TypeNot recordedarticulated power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225Difference
Chassis TypeNot recorded4x4 articulated 4WD—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedarticulated power—

Electrical

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225Difference
Coolant10gal13gal▲ Bearcat IV CM-225+3 gal · +30%

Operator Station

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV CM-225Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 45 hp
A · 98th percentile (225 hp)B · 98th percentile (225 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 382 ci
A · 81st percentile (636 ci)B · 81st percentile (638 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 99th percentile (8)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 96th percentile (10)B · 99th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 6,834 lb
A · 95th percentile (21,500 lb)B · 98th percentile (24,711 lb)
A · Bearcat II ST-225B · Bearcat IV CM-225Median Standard Tread Tractor
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