Comparing Steiger Bearcat 1000 vs Steiger Cougar III ST-280

This page provides a detailed comparison of the specifications for the Steiger Bearcat 1000 and the Steiger Cougar III ST-280. The specifications are categorized into four main sections: Engine, Transmission, Dimensions, and Miscellaneous. By comparing these two tractors side by side, you can easily identify the similarities and differences between them and determine which one best suits your needs.

Steiger Bearcat 1000
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Engine
Engine - Manufacturer - Cummins; Caterpillar
Engine - Model - -
Engine - Cooling Type - -
Engine - Cylinder Orientation - -
Engine - Valve Configuration - -
Engine - Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Engine - Induction Type - -
Engine - Cylinders 6 6
Engine - Displacement (ci) 611 (Assumed to be the accurate displacement over the contradictory 638 ci spec based on later models) 855; 893
Engine - Bore (in) 4.95 (Assumed to be the accurate bore over the contradictory 4.75" spec) 5.50; 5.40
Engine - Stroke (in) - -
Engine - Rated RPM 2100 2100
Engine - Power Output (hp) 235 280
Transmission
Transmission - Type Full power shift -
Transmission - Forward Gears 12 20
Transmission - Reverse Gears - -
Transmission - Total Gears - 24
Dimensions
Length (in) 272.9 252
Width (in) 36 (frame width) 96
Height (in) 143 (height to exhaust) 155.8 (to exhaust)
Operating Weight (lb) 23000 (Assumed typo, altered from 2300 lbs as it contradicts the shipping weight) 30500; 34000 (Max capacity)
Miscellaneous
Chassis 4x4 articulated 4WD 4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Steering Type Hydrostatic power Hydrostatic power
Coolant Capacity (qts) 58 61; 70
Front Tire Diameter (in) - -
Front Tire Width (in) Unknown (The size is given only as "18.4-38", which does not specify width) 18.4
Rear Tire Diameter (in) Unknown (The size is given only as "18.4-38", which does not specify diameter) 38
Rear Tire Width (in) Unknown (The size is given only as "18.4-38", which does not specify width) 18.4
Front/Rear Rim Diameter (in) - -
Tire Type - Ag
Manufacture - End Year - -
Hitch Type - Three-Point Hitch (optional)
Hitch Category - -
Hitch Position - Rear
Hitch Capacity (lb) - -
Operator Station Type - -
Starter Type Electric Starter (assumed from "Engine - Starter volts: 12") Electric Starter (12 volts)
PTO Type - -
PTO Speed 1 (rpm) - -
PTO Speed 2 (rpm) - -
PTO Speed 3 (rpm) - -
Brake Type - -
Hydraulic System Type Closed center load sensing pressure compensating Open Center