Overview
The Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 1976 and 1977 in Fargo, North Dakota. It features a 14.0L Cummins 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 220 horsepower, paired with a Spicer SST 1010 transmission offering 20 forward and 4 reverse gears. The machine is equipped with articulated power steering, outboard planetary final drives, and a standard Safari Cab.
Ideal Applications
High-Displacement Engine Configuration:
The unit is powered by an 855 ci Cummins diesel engine that produces 644 lb-ft of torque at 1500 RPM and a claimed drawbar output of 175 hp.
Transmission and Drive Layout:
The mechanical system consists of a 20-speed transmission, a 394mm cerametallic disc clutch, and outboard planetary final drives with a 128-inch wheelbase.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
The tractor features an open center hydraulic system with a 27.2 gpm pump flow and supports an optional Type III rear hitch rated for 9500 pounds of lift capacity.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $48,000 in 1977 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 267 gal (1010.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.50x6.00 inches (140 x 152 mm) |
| Compression | 15.8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 52.8 qts (50.0 L) |
| Description | Cummins N-855-C220 / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 855 ci (14.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 44 qts (41.6 L) |
| Power | 220 hp (164.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 644 lb-ft (873.3 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 175 hp (130.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 394mm cerametallic disc |
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| Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 60 qts (56.8 L) |
| Transmission | Spicer SST 1010 |
| Transmission type | 20-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Safari Cab standard. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | outboard planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2250 psi (155.1 bar) |
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| Pump flow | 27.2 gpm (103.0 lpm) |
| SCV flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 9500 lbs (4309 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery AH | 208 |
| Battery Group | 8D |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 252 inches (640 cm) |
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| Wheelbase | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Width | 95 inches*Width at fenders (241 cm) |
| Front tire | 23.1-30 |
| Rear tire | 23.1-30 |
| Weight | 21400 to 24135 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 128 inches (325 cm) |
| Ag front | 23.1-30 / 24.5-32 |
| Ag rear | 23.1-30 / 24.5-32 |
Bearcat III ST-220 Serial Numbers
| 1976 | 103-00001 |
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| 1977 | 103-00187 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | Operator's Manual Bearcat III ST220 (37-047) / Series III published in 1976, by Steiger |
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Speeds
| Description | With 23.1-30 tires. |
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Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 Height
| Cab | 132.8 inches (337 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 153.8 inches (390 cm) |
| Hood | 92.8 inches (235 cm) |
Steiger Bearcat III ST-220 Weight
| Max capacity | 30000 lbs (13608 kg) |
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| Shipping | 21400 lbs (no wheels) (9707 kg) |