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CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac Specs ( 2011-Present )

Name: CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac
Brand: CaseIH

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Nebraska Test #2072

Case IH Steiger 450 Quadtrac

Max Drawbar HP 395.3 hp

Max Pull 49,958 lbs

Max Torque 1470 lb-ft

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Overview

The CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac is an articulated crawler farm tractor manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, from 2011 to the present. It is powered by an Iveco 12.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine with a rated power of 450 hp and a 16-speed full power shift transmission. The machine is equipped with a Type 4N rear hitch with a lift capacity of 19,728 lbs and a closed center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system.

Ideal Applications

Nebraska Tested Power Output: In Nebraska Tractor Test evaluations, the tractor recorded a maximum tested PTO output of 455.06 hp and a maximum drawbar power of 395.33 hp.

Drawbar Pull and Ballasting: This model reached a maximum tested pull of 49,958 lbs and has an operating weight of 54,290 lbs that can be increased to a ballasted weight of 56,000 lbs.

Engine and Fuel Specifications: The 12.9L engine utilizes selective catalytic reduction for Interim Tier 4 emissions compliance and is supported by a 310-gallon fuel tank and a 64-gallon diesel exhaust fluid tank.

Production

Description	Articulated Crawler tractor / Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Manufacturer	CaseIH

Engine

Engine type	Iveco 12.9L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	64 gal (242.2 L)
Fuel tank	310 gal (1173.4 L)
Bore/Stroke	5.315x5.906 inches (135 x 150 mm)
Description	Iveco / wastegate turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	787 ci (12.9 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Interim Tier 4
Maximum Power	495 hp (369.1 kW)
Power	450 hp (335.6 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Drawbar (tested)	351.18 hp (261.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	385 hp (287.1 kW)
PTO (tested)	455.06 hp (339.3 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet discs
Gears	16 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission type	16-speed full power shift
Type	full power shift

Mechanical

Description	Surveyor cab standard.
Drive	articulated crawler

Hydraulics

Pump flow	35 gpm (132.5 lpm)
Rear valves	4 to 8
Total flow	42 gpm (159.0 lpm)
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)

Hitch

Rear lift	19,728 lbs (8948 kg)
Rear Type	4N

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1-3/4)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	200
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Wheelbase	154 inches (391 cm)

CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac Weight

Ballasted	56,000 lbs (25401 kg)
Operating	54290 lbs (24625 kg)

Dimensions & Tracks

Description	Tracks
Weight	53554 to 54290 pounds
Wheelbase	154 inches (391 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 2072

Description	Diesel 16-speed crawlerSeptember 27 - October 3, 2013Link: OCED Tractor Test 2072 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Fuel use	24.1 gal/hour (91.2 l/hour) / 22.5 gal/hour (85.2 l/hour) / 23.4 gal/hour (88.6 l/hour) / 22.9 gal/hour (86.7 l/hour)
Max power	455.06 hp (339.3 kW) / 351.18 hp (261.9 kW)
Max pull	48019 lbs (21781 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	402.48 hp (300.1 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	433.32 hp (323.1 kW)

References

Description	Steiger Series Tractors published in 2011, by CaseIH

Variants

450	wheeled tractor
450QT	crawler tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2072

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Test Date: September 27 - October 3, 2013

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

455.06 hp

@ 1900 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

402.48 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

433.32 hp

@ 1000 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1470 lb.-ft. (1993 Nm) at 1401 rpm
Torque Rise	46.0%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	455.06	339.34	1900

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
402.48	2100	22.47	0.39	17.91	1.57
346.58	2128	20.24	0.41	17.12	1.13
261.27	2139	16.39	0.44	15.94	0.72
175.39	2153	12.48	0.50	14.05	0.50
88.08	2165	8.55	0.68	10.30	0.30
2.38	2180	5.07	14.96	0.47	0.14

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F
Maximum Power—4th Gear	351.18	27,731	4.75	2099	2.60	68
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—4th Gear	270.50	20,841	4.87	2132	1.60	75
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—4th Gear	182.83	13,907	4.93	2145	1.00	77
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8th ...	270.44	20,878	4.86	1400	1.60	76
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8th ...	182.86	13,963	4.91	1406	1.00	78

Drawbar Performance At 2100 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
1st	323.37	48,019	2.53	2105	9.60	14.30	28.63	0.49	58	185
2nd	340.85	40,606	3.15	2102	6.30	14.91	28.65	0.47	62	183
3rd	348.53	33,583	3.89	2100	3.90	15.34	28.66	0.46	64	182
4th	351.18	27,731	4.75	2099	2.60	15.34	28.67	0.46	68	187
5th	350.81	23,969	5.49	2100	2.00	15.31	28.68	0.46	69	187
6th	350.55	21,739	6.05	2100	1.70	15.37	28.69	0.46	70	188
7th	345.50	19,494	6.65	2100	1.40	15.18	28.69	0.46	71	185
8th	342.74	17,590	7.31	2099	1.30	15.08	28.69	0.47	72	187
9th	339.00	15,798	8.05	2099	1.10	14.90	28.68	0.47	73	186

Drawbar Performance At 1900 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
1st	319.04	49,958	2.40	2049	11.90	14.28	28.64	0.49	59	183
2nd	357.80	48,171	2.79	1953	10.60	14.89	28.64	0.47	61	184
3rd	382.52	42,034	3.41	1901	7.00	15.65	28.66	0.45	66	187
4th	391.55	34,712	4.23	1902	4.20	16.00	28.67	0.44	67	188
5th	393.83	30,087	4.91	1900	3.10	16.03	28.68	0.44	70	189
6th	395.33	27,343	5.42	1899	2.60	16.16	28.68	0.44	70	188
7th	394.05	24,756	5.97	1899	2.10	16.10	28.69	0.44	72	187
8th	393.47	22,411	6.59	1900	1.80	16.06	28.69	0.44	72	188
9th	391.71	20,259	7.25	1900	1.50	16.04	28.68	0.44	74	188
10th	390.06	18,262	8.01	1905	1.30	15.98	28.69	0.44	74	188

Category: IVN Quick Attach: yes

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	F.P.T. Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler, and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	786 cu in (12880 ml)
Bore & Stroke	5.315" x 5.906" (135.0 mm x 150.0 mm)
Compression Ratio	15.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator

Chassis

Type	Tracklayer - rubber tracked
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	18 forward (21.64 mph max)
Brakes	single wet disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	54,290 lbs ( 24,625 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 15W40 API service classification CJ-4
Transmission	Hytran Ultra Action fluid

Sound Levels

Bystander	88.50 dB(A)
At No Load In 4th Gear	75.60 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tracks	2 x 30.0 in (762 mm)
Height of Drawbar	20.50 in (520 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	23,550 lbs
Front	30,915 lbs
Total	54,465 lbs

CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac Specs ( 2011-Present )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac Weight

Dimensions & Tracks

OCED Tractor Test 2072

References

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Drawbar Performance At 2100 Engine RPM

Drawbar Performance At 1900 Engine RPM

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks