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CaseIH Steiger 500 Quadtrac Specs ( 2011-2023 )

Name: CaseIH Steiger 500 Quadtrac
Brand: CaseIH

Overview

The CaseIH Steiger 500 Quadtrac is an articulated crawler farm tractor manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, between 2011 and 2023. It features an Iveco 12.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 500 hp, integrated with a 16-speed full power shift transmission and a closed center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system. The machine is listed with a 154-inch wheelbase and a ballasted weight of 56,000 lbs.

Ideal Applications

Tested Drawbar Performance: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, the tractor recorded a maximum drawbar pull of 50,155 lbs and a maximum drawbar power of 425.65 hp.

Engine and Emission Configuration: The 12.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine utilizes wastegate turbocharging and selective catalytic reduction to meet Interim Tier 4 emission standards while producing a maximum of 550 hp.

Hitch and Hydraulic Capacity: The tractor is equipped with a Category 4N rear hitch capable of lifting 19,728 lbs and a hydraulic system providing a total flow of 42 gpm.

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	550 hp (410.1 kW)
Power	500 hp (372.9 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Drawbar (tested)	384.77 hp (286.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	430 hp (320.7 kW)
PTO (tested)	504.60 hp (376.3 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 500 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 2073

Description	Diesel 16-speed crawlerSeptember 20 - 24, 2013Link: OCED Tractor Test 2073 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Fuel use	27.1 gal/hour (102.6 l/hour) / 24.8 gal/hour (93.9 l/hour) / 26.4 gal/hour (99.9 l/hour) / 25.0 gal/hour (94.6 l/hour)
Max power	504.60 hp (376.3 kW) / 384.77 hp (286.9 kW)
Max pull	50155 lbs (22750 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	450.72 hp (336.1 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	489.76 hp (365.2 kW)

References

Description	Steiger Series Tractors published in 2011, by CaseIH

Variants

500	wheeled tractor
500QT	crawler tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2073

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Test Date: September 20 - 24, 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)

504.60 hp

@ 1900 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

450.72 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

489.76 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,652 lb-ft (2,240 Nm)
Torque Rise	46.7%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	DEF gal/hr
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	504.60	376.28	1900	1.81

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
450.72	N/A	24.83	0.39	18.16	1.88
388.05	N/A	21.94	0.40	17.68	1.68
293.26	N/A	17.71	0.42	16.56	1.21
196.37	N/A	13.32	0.48	14.74	0.76
98.87	N/A	8.85	0.63	11.17	0.44
3.84	N/A	4.92	9.00	0.78	0.13

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Maximum Power - 4th Gear	384.77	286.92	30,580	136	4.72	7.60	2100	3.20	65	190
75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 4th Gear	297.59	221.91	22,949	102	4.86	7.82	2134	1.80	68	185
50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 4th Gear	201.52	150.27	15,317	68	4.93	7.93	2148	1.00	69	181
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 8t...	297.29	221.69	22,914	102	4.87	7.83	1405	1.80	68	175
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 8t...	201.15	149.99	15,310	68	4.93	7.93	1412	1.00	70	174

Maximum Power In Selected Gears 2100 RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	inHg	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
1st	323.66	50,155	2.42	2121	13.90	13.67	0.51	28.54	62	185
2nd	367.31	44,472	3.10	2103	7.70	14.73	0.48	28.53	59	188
3rd	380.90	37,122	3.85	2100	4.90	15.26	0.46	28.56	64	189
4th	384.77	30,580	4.72	2100	3.20	15.40	0.46	28.56	65	190
5th	381.69	26,245	5.45	2100	2.60	15.32	0.46	28.48	78	196
6th	382.18	23,789	6.02	2101	2.10	15.35	0.46	28.44	79	194
7th	380.91	21,572	6.63	2099	1.70	15.37	0.46	28.45	79	196
8th	380.23	19,539	7.30	2100	1.50	15.31	0.46	28.45	79	196
9th	375.50	17,516	8.04	2099	1.20	15.07	0.47	28.44	79	193

Maximum Power In Selected Gears 1900 RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	inHg	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
1st	323.13	50,080	2.42	2118	13.80	13.68	0.51	28.54	62	185
2nd	365.83	49,407	2.78	1968	11.60	14.53	0.48	28.53	60	186
3rd	404.92	45,831	3.32	1900	9.50	14.82	0.47	28.56	65	182
4th	421.29	37,890	4.17	1899	5.40	15.48	0.45	28.58	67	182
5th	421.67	32,571	4.86	1900	4.10	15.47	0.45	28.48	78	183
6th	425.24	29,644	5.38	1899	3.30	15.59	0.45	28.44	79	190
7th	424.72	26,835	5.94	1899	2.60	15.64	0.45	28.44	79	184
8th	425.65	24,343	6.56	1901	2.10	15.69	0.45	28.45	79	183
9th	425.07	22,030	7.24	1900	1.70	15.61	0.45	28.44	79	184
10th	422.22	19,776	8.01	1908	1.40	15.60	0.45	28.44	79	183

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

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Dimension	Inches	mm
a	32.60	827
b	29.90	760
c	23.20	590
d	22.00	558
e	13.50	342
f	13.40	340
g	35.00	890
h	4.60	117
i	22.80	578
j	21.60	550
k	29.00	736
l	56.30	1431
m	34.30	871
n	46.50	1181
o	7.90	200
p	45.40	1154
q	40.90	1039
r	38.50	978

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)
Compression Ratio	15.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	Tracklayer - rubber tracked
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	16 forward (21.64 mph max)
Brakes	single wet disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	24,625 kg

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tracks	2 x 30.0 in (762 mm)
Height of Drawbar	20.5 in (520 mm)

Static Weight

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

CaseIH Steiger 500 Quadtrac Specs ( 2011-2023 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

CaseIH Steiger 500 Quadtrac Weight

Dimensions & Tracks

OCED Tractor Test 2073

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

Maximum Power In Selected Gears 2100 RPM

Maximum Power In Selected Gears 1900 RPM

Hydraulic Performance

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight