Overview
The Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 1983 and 1985 in Fargo, North Dakota. This articulated model is equipped with a 10.0L Cummins 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 225 hp and features a 20-speed constant mesh gear transmission.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Powertrain Configuration:
The tractor features a 611 cubic inch Cummins LT-10-A engine producing 732 lb-ft of torque at 1300 RPM, paired with a Spicer SST1010 transmission providing 20 forward and 4 reverse gears.
Chassis and Physical Dimensions:
The unit is built on a 129-inch wheelbase with a maximum weight of 34,000 lbs and utilizes articulated power steering with outboard planetary final drives.
Hydraulic and Operational Capacity:
The system includes an open center hydraulic layout with a pump flow of 30 gpm at 2250 psi, supporting three to five valves and an optional Type III rear hitch.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $77,000 in 1985 |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 10.0L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 267 gal (1010.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.95x5.35 inches (126 x 136 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 64 qts (60.6 L) |
| Description | Cummins LT-10-A / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 611 ci (10.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 36 qts (34.1 L) |
| Operating RPM | 1700-2100 |
| Power | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 732 lb-ft (992.6 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1300 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 190 hp (141.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 20 forward and 4 reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | Spicer SST1010 |
| Transmission type | 20-speed constant mesh gear |
| Type | constant mesh gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Steiger Safari Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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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) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 30 gpm (113.6 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | III OptOptional |
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Electrical
| Batteries | 3 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 90 |
| Charging system | alternator |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 253.6 inches (644 cm) |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 34000 lbs (15422 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 24411 lbs (11072 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 129 inches (327 cm) |
| Width | 96 inches*Width over fenders (243 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4x38 |
| Rear tire | 18.4x38 |
| Weight | 24411 lbs (11072 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 129 inches (327 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4x38 / 23.1x34 |
| Ag rear | 18.4x38 / 23.1x34 |
References
| Description | Bearcat IV published in 1983, by Steiger / The Steiger Line published in 1983 |
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Steiger Bearcat IV KM-225 Height
| Cab | 134.8 inches (342 cm) |
|---|---|
| Exhaust | 155.8 inches (395 cm) |
| Hood | 94.8 inches (240 cm) |
Variants
| CM225 | Caterpillar engine |
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| KM225 | Cummins engine |