Head to head · Standard Tread

Steiger Bearcat II ST-225 vs Steiger Bearcat IV KM-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 KM-225225 hp
Median Standard Tread Tractor45 hp

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

Engine Displacement

▲ Bearcat II ST-225 higher · +25 ci (+4%)
Bearcat II ST-225636 ci
Bearcat IV KM-225611 ci
Median Standard Tread Tractor382 ci

Bearcat II ST-225 is in the 81st percentile; Bearcat IV KM-225 is in the 76th · 353 models

Cylinders

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

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

Forward Gears

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

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

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

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

Engine

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
Model3160LT-10-A—
Power Output225hp225hpSame
Rated RPM2,800RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders86▲ Bearcat II ST-225+2 · +33%
Displacement636ci611ci▲ Bearcat II ST-225+25 ci · +4%
Bore4.5in4.9in▲ Bearcat IV KM-225+0.4 in · +9%
Stroke5in5.3in▲ Bearcat IV KM-225+0.3 in · +6%

Transmission

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
TypeNot recordedSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Length228in254in▲ Bearcat IV KM-225+26 in · +11%
Width96in96inSame
HeightNot recorded156in—
Operating Weight21,500lb33,830lb▲ Bearcat IV KM-225+12,330 lb · +57%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
System TypeOpen CenterDirect engine drive—
Steering TypeNot recordedArticulated power—

Tires

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded18.4x38—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded18.4x38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—

Chassis & Drive

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

Electrical

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecSteiger Bearcat II ST-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Coolant10gal16gal▲ Bearcat IV KM-225+6 gal · +60%

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 · 76th percentile (611 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 · 99th percentile (33,830 lb)
A · Bearcat II ST-225B · Bearcat IV KM-225Median Standard Tread Tractor
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