Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $23,000 in 1973 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | Steiger |
Engine
| Engine type | Caterpillar 10.4L 8-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.50x5.00 inches (114 x 127 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 42 qts (39.7 L) |
| Description | Caterpillar 3160 / diesel / 8-cylinder / liquid-cooled V-8 |
| Displacement | 636 ci (10.4 L) |
| Power | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 486 lb-ft (659.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1290 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 159 hp (118.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 355.6mm dry discs |
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| Description | Early literature states a model RT-910. Later literature shows a TA 4510. |
| Gears | 10 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Fuller |
| Transmission type | 10-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with available air-conditioning. |
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| Description | Articulated power steering / Hydraulic disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Capacity
| Fuel | 140 gal (529.9 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 35 gal (132.5 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 35 gal (132.5 L) |
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| Pump flow | 21 gpm (79.5 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 17 gpm (64.3 lpm) |
| Total flow | 38 gpm (143.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 3 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 8000 lbs (3628 kg) |
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| Rear Type | IV OptOptional |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 55 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Length | 228 inches (579 cm) |
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| Max weight | 23000 lbs (10432 kg) |
| Weight | 19600 lbs (8890 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Width | 93 inches*Width at the fenders. (236 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-30 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-30 |
| Weight | 19600 lbs (8890 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 120 inches (304 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-30 / 23.1-26 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-30 / 23.1-26 |
Bearcat Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate inside the tractor cab, on the left side of the console. |
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Bearcat Serial Numbers
| 1970 | 2000 |
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| 1971 | 2040 |
| 1972 | 2275 |
| 1973 | 2442 |
| 1974 | 2828 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
References
| Description | Red Book 1971 published by Implement & Tractor / The Bold 225 B.H.P. Bearcat published in 1969, by Steiger / Bearcat published in 1970, by Steiger / Steiger Identification Guide: 1969-1998 published by Case IH |
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| Drive type | All Wheel Drive Agripower published in 1971, by Canadian Co-operative Implements |
Steiger Bearcat Height
| Cab | 125 inches (317 cm) |
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| Exhaust | 139 inches (353 cm) |
| Hood | 86 inches (218 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 104 inches (264 cm) |