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Steiger Bearcat III PT-225 vs Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225

SteigerSteiger Bearcat III PT-225
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SteigerSteiger Bearcat IV KM-225

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 3,933–5,720

Engine Power

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

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

Engine Displacement

▲ Bearcat III PT-225 higher · +27 ci (+4%)
Bearcat III PT-225638 ci
Bearcat IV KM-225611 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Bearcat III PT-225 is in the 95th percentile; Bearcat IV KM-225 is in the 95th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Bearcat III PT-2256
Bearcat IV KM-2256
Median Utility Tractor4

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

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Bearcat III PT-22520
Bearcat IV KM-22520
Median Utility Tractor12

Bearcat III PT-225 is in the 86th percentile; Bearcat IV KM-225 is in the 86th · 4,941 models

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

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecSteiger Bearcat III PT-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
ManufacturerSteigerSteigerSame
ModelBearcat III PT-225Bearcat IV KM-225—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecSteiger Bearcat III PT-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
ManufacturerCaterpillarCummins—
Model3306TLT-10-A—
Power Output225hp225hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement638ci611ci▲ Bearcat III PT-225+27 ci · +4%
Bore4.8in4.9in▲ Bearcat IV KM-225+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke6in5.3in▲ Bearcat III PT-225+0.7 in · +13%

Transmission

SpecSteiger Bearcat III PT-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
TypeConstant meshSelective gear fixed ratio—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecSteiger Bearcat III PT-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Length265in254in▲ Bearcat III PT-225+11 in · +4%
Width120in96in▲ Bearcat III PT-225+24 in · +25%
Height156in156inSame
Operating Weight28,295lb33,830lb▲ Bearcat IV KM-225+5,535 lb · +20%

Hydraulics

SpecSteiger Bearcat III PT-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
System TypeOpen centerDirect engine drive—
Steering TypeHydraulic powerArticulated power—

Tires

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

Hitch & Towing

SpecSteiger Bearcat III PT-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Hitch CategoryIIIIIISame

Chassis & Drive

SpecSteiger Bearcat III PT-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 articulated 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydraulic powerArticulated power—

Electrical

SpecSteiger Bearcat III PT-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Starter Type12-voltNot recorded—

Capacities

SpecSteiger Bearcat III PT-225Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225Difference
Coolant13gal16gal▲ Bearcat IV KM-225+3 gal · +23%

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 · 95th percentile (638 ci)B · 95th percentile (611 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 86th percentile (20)B · 86th percentile (20)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 97th percentile (28,295 lb)B · 98th percentile (33,830 lb)
A · Bearcat III PT-225B · Bearcat IV KM-225Median Utility Tractor
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