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CaseIH Steiger 500 Specs ( 2011-2023 )

Name: CaseIH Steiger 500
Brand: CaseIH

Overview

The CaseIH Steiger 500 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced in Fargo, North Dakota, between 2011 and 2023. It is powered by an Iveco 12.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 500 hp, paired with a 16-speed full power shift transmission. The model was manufactured in both wheeled and crawler configurations and includes a standard Surveyor cab.

Ideal Applications

Tested Drawbar and PTO Performance: Nebraska Tractor Test data shows a maximum drawbar performance of 472.93 hp and 46,283 lbs of pull, while OCED testing recorded a maximum PTO power of 508.03 hp.

Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity: The tractor is equipped with a pressure flow compensating hydraulic system with 35 gpm pump flow and a rear type 4N hitch rated for a lift capacity of 19,620 lbs.

Engine and Emission Configuration: The Iveco 787 ci diesel engine utilizes a wastegate turbocharger and selective catalytic reduction to meet Interim Tier 4 emission standards, supported by a 310-gallon fuel tank.

Production

Description	Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Drive type	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer	CaseIH

Engine

Engine type	Iveco 12.9L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	62 gal (234.7 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	550 hp (410.1 kW)
Power	500 hp (372.9 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter type	electric
Drawbar (tested)	411.08 hp (306.5 kW)
PTO (tested)	508.03 hp (378.8 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 type	Four-wheel drive

Hydraulics

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

Hitch

Rear lift	19,620 lbs (8899 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

Ballasted weight	56,000 lbs (25401 kg)
Rear axle	4.5 by 120 inches (114 by 3048 mm)
Weight	39,492 lbs (dual 710/70R42) (17913 kg)
Wheelbase	154 inches (391 cm)
Weight	39,492 lbs (17913 kg)
Wheelbase	154 inches (391 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 2010

Description	Diesel 16-speed 4WDNovember 15 - 29, 2011Link: OCED Tractor Test 2010 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test.
Fuel use	26.9 gal/hour (101.8 l/hour) / 24.9 gal/hour (94.2 l/hour) / 26.1 gal/hour (98.8 l/hour) / 24.9 gal/hour (94.2 l/hour)
Max power	508.03 hp (378.8 kW) / 411.08 hp (306.5 kW)
Max pull	46670 lbs (21169 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	456.09 hp (340.1 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	488.61 hp (364.4 kW)

References

Description	Steiger Series Tractors published in 2011, by CaseIH

Steiger 500 Serial Numbers

Location:	Serial number plate on the front left tractor fender, near the steps.

Variants

500	wheeled tractor
500QT	crawler tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2095

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Test Date: September 15 to October 2, 2014

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

Rated Engine Speed

450.22 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

501.03 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,646 lb-ft (2,232 Nm)
Torque Rise	46.2%

PTO Power Curve

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
450.22	N/A	25.38	0.40	N/A	2.13
390.92	N/A	22.79	0.41	N/A	1.88
294.31	N/A	18.29	0.44	N/A	1.40
197.28	N/A	13.96	0.50	N/A	0.93
99.40	N/A	9.67	0.68	N/A	0.53
1.75	N/A	5.36	21.47	N/A	0.27

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F
Maximum Power - 5th Gear	416.19	29,049	5.37	3.20	0.04	67	204
75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 5th Gear	321.87	21,756	5.55	2.30	0.04	73	196
50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 5th Gear	217.48	14,509	5.62	1.50	0.04	74	183
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 9t...	321.72	21,774	5.54	2.30	0.04	72	184
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 9t...	217.52	14,586	5.59	1.50	0.03	74	181

Drawbar Performance At 2100 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
1st Gear	296.84	46,073	2.42	2148	14.60	0.05	28.59	13.97	0.50	70	193
2nd Gear	351.93	45,381	2.91	2139	14.30	0.05	28.58	14.30	0.49	70	205
3rd Gear	407.27	40,500	3.77	2100	6.30	0.05	28.59	16.10	0.44	70	205
4th Gear	413.81	33,431	4.64	2099	3.90	0.04	28.49	16.37	0.43	71	203
5th Gear	416.19	29,049	5.37	2099	3.20	0.04	28.50	16.44	0.43	67	204
6th Gear	419.10	26,532	5.92	2099	2.80	0.04	28.51	16.52	0.43	66	206
7th Gear	417.14	24,027	6.51	2099	2.70	0.04	28.50	16.45	0.43	67	204
8th Gear	418.70	21,919	7.17	2100	2.70	0.04	28.61	16.51	0.43	69	204
9th Gear	417.12	19,856	7.88	2100	2.50	0.04	28.60	16.50	0.43	66	197

Drawbar Performance At 1900 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
1st Gear	298.11	46,283	2.42	2148	14.70	0.05	28.59	13.97	0.50	70	193
2nd Gear	352.19	45,392	2.91	2140	14.30	0.05	28.58	14.32	0.49	70	206
3rd Gear	421.60	44,453	3.56	2039	9.10	0.05	28.59	15.97	0.44	71	206
4th Gear	451.17	41,412	4.09	1900	6.60	0.04	28.49	16.65	0.42	71	202
5th Gear	463.16	36,148	4.81	1900	4.30	0.04	28.50	17.04	0.41	67	202
6th Gear	467.60	32,996	5.32	1900	3.70	0.04	28.50	17.20	0.41	66	207
7th Gear	467.05	29,974	5.84	1899	3.40	0.04	28.50	17.22	0.41	69	200
8th Gear	470.20	27,380	6.44	1899	3.30	0.04	28.61	17.33	0.41	69	206
9th Gear	466.72	24,750	7.08	1899	3.20	0.04	28.61	17.21	0.41	68	205
10th Gear	472.93	22,743	7.80	1900	3.10	0.04	28.60	17.48	0.40	66	202

Category: IVN Quick Attach: yes

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	FPT Industrial
Type	Diesel six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. exhaust treatment
Displacement	786 cu in (12880 ml)
Compression Ratio	16.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) with a vertical muffler

Chassis

Type	four wheel drive with duals
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift
Wheelbase	154.00 in (3911 mm)
Front Tread Width	80.2 to 153.5 in
Rear Tread Width	80.2 to 153.5 in
Brakes	wet disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Transmission	Akcela Hy-Tran Ultraction fluid

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Four 710/70R42;***; 8(55) psi
Front Tires	Four 710/70R42;***; 13(90) psi
Height of Drawbar	22.0 in (560 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	20,000 lbs
Front	28,075 lbs
Total	48,075 lbs

CaseIH Steiger 500 Specs ( 2011-2023 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2010

References

Steiger 500 Serial Numbers

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Drawbar Performance At 2100 Engine RPM

Drawbar Performance At 1900 Engine RPM

Hydraulic Performance

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks