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CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac Specs ( 2014-2023 )

Name: CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac
Brand: CaseIH

Overview

The CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac is an articulated crawler tractor manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, between 2014 and 2023. It is powered by a Tier 4 compliant FPT 12.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 500 hp and equipped with a 16-speed full power shift transmission. The machine features a row-crop crawler drive system with track widths available from 16 to 30 inches.

Ideal Applications

Tested Drawbar Performance: In Nebraska Tractor Test data, this model achieved a maximum tested drawbar performance of 439.07 hp and a maximum pull of 44,473 lbs.

Hitch and Hydraulic Configuration: The tractor is equipped with a Category 4 drawbar, a rear lift capacity of 20,000 lbs at 24 inches, and a pressure flow compensated hydraulic system with a pump flow of 42 gpm.

Engine and Emissions Specifications: The FPT 12.9L engine utilizes a selective catalytic reduction system and a 42-gallon diesel exhaust fluid tank to meet Tier 4 emission standards.

Production

Description	Articulated Crawler tractor / Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Manufacturer	CaseIH (a part of CNH)
Original price	$460,779 (2014 )

Engine

Engine type	FPT 12.9L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	42 gal (159.0 L)
Fuel tank	250 gal (946.2 L)
Bore/Stroke	5.31x5.91 inches (135 x 150 mm)
Cooling system	viscous fan drive
Description	FPT / wastegate turbocharged air-to-air aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	787 ci (12.9 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Tier 4
Fuel system	electronic high pressure common rail
Maximum Power	550 hp (410.1 kW)
Power	500 hp (372.9 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	24
PTO (claimed)	435 hp (324.4 kW)

Transmission

Gears	16 forward and 2 reverse
Transmission type	16-speed full power shift
Type	full power shift

Mechanical

Brakes	hydraulic wet disc
Cab	Surveyor Cab standard with air-conditioning.
Drive	articulated crawler
Final drives	planetary
Steering	hydraulic articulated
Trailer brakes	hydraulic *Optional.

Hydraulics

Pump flow	42 gpm (159.0 lpm)
SCV flow	35 gpm (132.5 lpm)
Type	pressure flow compensated
Valves	4 to 8

Hitch

Drawbar	Cat. 4
Rear Arms	quick coupler
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	20000 lbs (9072 kg)
Rear Type	IVN

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 *1.75 inch shaft

Electrical

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

Dimensions & Tires

Description	Flange rear axle
Front axle	Flange
Height (cab)	151.3 inches (384 cm)
Length	315 inches (800 cm)
Max weight	57050 lbs (25877 kg)
Weight	43510 lbs (19736 kg)
Wheelbase	160 inches (406 cm)
Width	96 inches (minimum) (243 cm)

CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac Tracks

Width	16 inches (40 cm) / 18 inches (45 cm) / 24 inches (60 cm) / 30 inches (76 cm)

Dimensions & Tracks

Description	16-inch tracks
Weight	43510 lbs (19736 kg)
Wheelbase	160 inches (406 cm)

References

Description	Steiger 370-620 Tractors published in 2014, by CaseIH

Variants

500	wheeled tractor
500QT	crawler
500RT	row-crop crawler

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2161

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Test Date: September 15 - 27, 2016

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)

504.52 hp

@ 1900 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

449.16 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

501.43 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,637 lb-ft (2,219 Nm)
Torque Rise	45.8%
At Engine RPM	1400 rpm

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM
Rated Engine Speed	449.16	334.94	2101
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	504.52	376.22	1900

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
449.16	2101	25.44	0.40	17.66	2.16
389.76	2144	23.01	0.41	16.94	1.86
293.36	2153	18.24	0.44	16.09	1.45
196.62	2166	13.65	0.49	14.41	1.09
98.85	2177	9.34	0.66	10.58	0.69
0.87	2187	5.15	41.31	0.17	0.46

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F	inHg
Power at Rated Engine Speed - 4th Gear	392.22	292.48	30,286	135	4.86	7.81	3.70	64	211	28.72
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - 4th ...	305.61	227.89	22,732	101	5.05	8.12	1.80	69	198	28.70
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - 4th ...	206.83	154.23	15,172	67	5.11	8.22	1.00	70	208	28.70
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 8t...	305.41	227.74	22,678	101	5.05	8.13	1.90	69	211	28.71
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 8t...	206.40	153.91	15,099	67	5.13	8.26	0.80	71	201	28.71

Drawbar Performance At 2100 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	DEF lb/hp	Barom	Temp Air	Temp Coolant
1st	299.46	44,473	2.53	2104	12.40	13.88	0.51	0.05	28.64	77	206
2nd	360.65	42,708	3.17	2102	8.80	14.62	0.48	0.05	28.64	74	205
3rd	386.97	36,699	3.95	2100	5.50	15.27	0.46	0.05	28.64	72	205
4th	392.22	30,286	4.86	2100	3.70	15.46	0.45	0.05	28.72	64	211
5th	393.66	26,192	5.64	2099	2.60	15.49	0.45	0.05	28.74	64	211
6th	391.54	23,604	6.22	2100	2.20	15.49	0.45	0.05	28.71	65	210
7th	390.62	21,396	6.85	2100	1.80	15.39	0.46	0.05	28.70	66	210
8th	389.05	19,331	7.55	2099	1.40	15.30	0.46	0.05	28.71	67	204
9th	385.52	17,369	8.32	2100	1.10	15.14	0.46	0.05	28.73	67	206

Drawbar Performance At 1900 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	DEF lb/hp	Barom	Temp Air	Temp Coolant
1st	268.73	43,271	2.33	1927	11.90	14.38	0.49	0.05	28.65	78	211
2nd	326.46	43,006	2.85	1906	9.50	15.20	0.46	0.05	28.63	75	211
3rd	384.29	41,837	3.45	1903	9.20	15.38	0.46	0.05	28.62	76	210
4th	423.06	37,500	4.23	1899	7.30	15.71	0.45	0.05	28.65	79	214
5th	436.70	32,660	5.02	1900	4.10	16.13	0.44	0.05	28.71	64	213
6th	437.25	29,496	5.56	1900	3.40	16.17	0.43	0.05	28.69	65	214
7th	438.81	26,840	6.13	1900	2.70	16.31	0.43	0.05	28.70	66	213
8th	439.07	24,317	6.77	1899	2.30	16.20	0.43	0.05	28.73	67	213
9th	437.97	21,952	7.48	1901	1.80	16.18	0.43	0.05	28.73	67	213
10th	436.70	19,850	8.25	1900	1.40	16.13	0.44	0.05	28.71	67	215

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	39.00	990
b	30.70	780
c	28.80	731
d	27.90	709
e	14.90	378
f	14.90	379
g	34.00	864
h	1.20	30
i	22.80	578
j	19.10	485
k	30.50	775
l	60.10	1527
m	30.40	771
n	43.00	1093
o	6.30	160
p	49.80	1265
q	43.70	1111
r	39.40	1000

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
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	4WD with rubber tracks
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift
Brakes	wet disc hydraulically operated by foot pedal
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	58,150 lbs ( 26,376 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A
Engine Oil	SAE 10W40 API service classification CJ-4
Transmission	Akcela Hy-Tran Ultraction fluid

Sound Levels

Bystander	89.40 dB(A)
At No Load In 4th Gear	75.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tracks	2 x 16.0 in (406 mm)
Height of Drawbar	21.50 in (545 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	27,005 lbs
Front	31,320 lbs
Total	58,325 lbs

CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac Specs ( 2014-2023 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac Tracks

Dimensions & Tracks

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

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks