Overview
The CaseIH Steiger 525 Quadtrac is an articulated crawler tractor produced in Fargo, North Dakota, starting in 2024. It is powered by an FPT 12.9L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 517.8 hp and features a track-based drive system with a 154-inch wheelbase. The tractor is equipped with either a 17-speed full power shift or a continuously-variable transmission and has a maximum weight capacity of 67,000 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine Performance and Fluid Capacity:
The FPT Cursor 13 engine produces a maximum gross power of 570.1 hp and utilizes a 470-gallon fuel tank paired with an 85-gallon diesel exhaust fluid reservoir.
Drivetrain and Transmission Layout:
The articulated chassis utilizes planetary final drives and is listed with two transmission options: the PowerDrive 17-speed full power shift or the CVXDrive continuously-variable transmission.
Hitch and Hydraulic System Ratings:
Equipped with a Cat 4 drawbar and a closed-center hydraulic system, the tractor provides 42 gpm of pump flow and a rear lift capacity of 22,250 lbs at 24 inches.
Production
| Description | Articulated Crawler tractor / Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH (a part of CNH) |
Engine
| Engine type | FPT 12.9L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 85 gal (321.7 L) |
| Fuel tank | 470 gal (1779.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.31x5.91 inches (135 x 150 mm) |
| Description | FPT Cursor 13 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 787 ci (12.9 L) |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 570.1 hp (425.1 kW) |
| Rated Power (gross) | 517.8 hp (386.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 517.8 hp (386.1 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 570.1 hp (425.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 508.9 hp (379.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 17 forward and 2 reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | PowerDrive / CVXDrive |
| Type | full power shift / continuously-variable transmission |
| Description | continuously-variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 17-speed full power shift |
| Description | continuously-variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 17-speed full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering |
| Drive | articulated crawler |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 42 gpm (159.0 lpm) |
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| SCV flow | 35 gpm (132.5 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 4 to 8 |
Hitch
| Drawbar | Cat 4 |
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| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 22250 lbs (10092 kg) |
| Rear Type | IVN |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 3 |
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| Battery CCA | 950 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 240 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Flange rear axle | 88 inch length (2235 mm) |
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| Front axle | Flange: 88 inch length (2235 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 154 inches (391 cm) |
CaseIH Steiger 525 Quadtrac Weight
| Max capacity | 67000 lbs (30391 kg) |
|---|---|
| Max Drawbar | 6000 lbs (Cat 4) (2721 kg) |
| Shipping | 53700 lbs (24358 kg) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | Tracks |
|---|---|
| Weight | 53700 lbs (24358 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 154 inches (391 cm) |
References
| Description | TAFS Connect Steiger published in 2024, by New Holland |
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