Overview
The CaseIH Steiger 535QT Quadtrac is a high-horsepower articulated crawler tractor manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, between 2008 and 2010. This farm tractor features a 14.9L Cummins QSX15 turbocharged diesel engine rated at 535 hp and was tested at a maximum drawbar pull of 50,065 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance and Efficiency:
OCED Tractor Test 1911 recorded a maximum drawbar power of 406.28 hp and a peak PTO power of 534.72 hp with a fuel consumption rate of 29.3 gal/hour at maximum power.
Chassis and Track Configuration:
The articulated crawler design is equipped with 30-inch or 36-inch wide tracks and a 154-inch wheelbase, supporting an operating weight of 52,410 lbs.
Transmission and Hydraulic Systems:
The tractor utilizes a 16-speed full powershift transmission and a hydraulic system providing 42 gpm of total flow through four to five valves.
Production
| Description | Farm/Agricultural tractor / Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
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| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
| Original price | $375,121 (2010) |
Engine
| Engine type | Cummins 14.9L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 300 gal (1135.5 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.394x6.654 inches (137 x 169 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | Cummins QSX15 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 912 ci (14.9 L) |
| Emissions | Tier 3 |
| Maximum Power | 589 hp (439.2 kW) |
| Power | 535 hp (398.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter volts | 24 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 406.28 hp (303.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 473 hp (352.7 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 534.72 hp (398.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 16 forward and 2 reverse |
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| Transmission type | 16-speed full powershift |
| Type | full powershift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with heat and A/C, optional Luxury cab |
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| Description | Integrated hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive | articulated crawler |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 42 gpm (159.0 lpm) |
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| Valves | 4 to 5 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 19,728 lbs (8948 kg) |
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| Rear Type | 4N |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent optional |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 1000 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 200 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Wheelbase | 154 inches (391 cm) |
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| Width | 44 inches (frame) (111 cm) |
CaseIH Steiger 535QT Tracks
| Width | 30 inches (76 cm) / 36 inches (91 cm) |
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CaseIH Steiger 535QT Weight
| Max capacity | 58,000 lbs (26308 kg) |
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| Operating | 52,410 lbs (23773 kg) |
| Shipping | 51,000 lbs (23133 kg) |
Dimensions & Tracks
| Description | 30-inch tracks |
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| Weight | 51000 to 52410 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 154 inches (391 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 1911
| Description | Diesel 16-speed crawlerOctober 2 - 24, 2007Link: OCED Tractor Test 1911 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 3 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 29.3 gal/hour (110.9 l/hour) / 27.7 gal/hour (104.8 l/hour) / 28.2 gal/hour (106.7 l/hour) / 27.1 gal/hour (102.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 534.72 hp (398.7 kW) / 406.28 hp (303.0 kW) |
| Max pull | 50,065 lbs (22709 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 473.65 hp (353.2 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 501.68 hp (374.1 kW) |
References
| Description | Steiger Series Tractors published in 2007, by CaseIH |
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Variants
| 535 | wheeled tractor |
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