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CaseIH Steiger 540 Specs ( 2014-2023 )

Name: CaseIH Steiger 540
Brand: CaseIH

Overview

The CaseIH Steiger 540 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, between 2014 and 2023. It features an FPT 12.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 535 hp and a 16-speed full power shift transmission.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Output: In official testing, the Steiger 540 achieved a maximum PTO performance of 539.81 hp and a maximum drawbar power of 498.15 hp.

Weight and Dimensions: The tractor is built with a 154-inch wheelbase and has a base weight of 43,855 lbs, with a maximum allowable weight of 56,000 lbs.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: This model is equipped with a pressure flow compensated hydraulic system providing a 42 gpm pump flow and a Category 4 drawbar with a rear lift capacity of 19,621 lbs.

Production

Description	Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $418,167 in 2015
Drive type	Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Manufacturer	CaseIH (a part of CNH)

Engine

Engine type	FPT 12.9L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	66 gal (249.8 L)
Fuel tank	310 gal (early) (1173.4 L)
Bore/Stroke	5.31x5.91 inches (135 x 150 mm)
Cooling system	hydraulically-driven fan
Description	FPT / two-stage turbocharged air-to-water intercooled 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	605 hp (451.1 kW)
Power	535 hp (398.9 kW)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
Starter volts	24
Drawbar (tested)	441.44 hp (329.2 kW)
PTO (claimed)	473 hp (352.7 kW)
PTO (tested)	539.81 hp (402.5 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 type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Steering	hydraulic articulated
Trailer brakes	hydraulic OptOptional

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)	19621 lbs (8900 kg)
Rear Type	IVN

PTO

Engine RPM	1000@1998 (early)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	240
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ag front	710/70R42
Ag rear	710/70R42
Bar rear axle	4.5 by 120 inches (114 by 3048 mm)
Front axle	Bar: 4.5 by 120 inches (114 by 3048 mm)
Height (cab)	156 inches (396 cm)
Length	300 inches (762 cm)
Max weight	56000 lbs (25401 kg)
Weight	43855 lbs (19892 kg)
Wheelbase	154 inches (391 cm)
Width	120 inches*At axle ends. (304 cm)
Front tire	710/70R42
Rear tire	710/70R42
Weight	43855 lbs (19892 kg)
Wheelbase	154 inches (391 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 2096

Description	Diesel 16-speed 4WDSeptember 22 - 29, 2014Link: OCED Tractor Test 2096 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test.
Fuel use	28.2 gal/hour (106.7 l/hour) / 26.6 gal/hour (100.7 l/hour) / 27.7 gal/hour (104.8 l/hour) / 26.6 gal/hour (100.7 l/hour)
Max power	539.81 hp (402.5 kW) / 441.44 hp (329.2 kW)
Max pull	48640 lbs (22063 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	477.75 hp (356.3 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	535.05 hp (399.0 kW)

References

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

Variants

540	wheeled tractor
540QT	crawler tractor
T9.600	similar New Holland model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2096

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Test Date: September 22-29, 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

Max Power (1 Hour)

539.81 hp

@ 1902 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

477.75 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

535.05 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,771 lb-ft (2,402 Nm)
Torque Rise	48.3%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr	DEF gal/hr	DEF L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	477.75	356.26	2101	26.61	100.74	2.37	8.97
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	535.05	398.99	1811	27.66	104.69	2.53	9.56
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	539.81	402.54	1902	28.23	106.84	2.72	10.29

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
477.75	2101	26.61	0.39	17.95	2.10
414.64	2146	23.95	0.41	17.31	1.97
312.88	2158	19.08	0.43	16.40	1.53
209.50	2167	14.32	0.48	14.63	1.11
105.39	2177	9.75	0.65	10.81	0.65
2.71	2186	5.48	14.22	0.49	0.24

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip
Maximum Power - 5th Gear	441.44	30,445	5.44	2.90
75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 5th Gear	341.84	22,818	5.62	2.10
50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 5th Gear	230.64	15,197	5.69	1.40
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 9t...	341.84	22,737	5.64	2.20
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 9t...	230.46	15,201	5.69	1.40

Drawbar Performance At 2100 RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Inch Hg	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
1st	327.74	48,640	2.53	11.50	0.05	28.90	2151	14.80	0.47	63	200
2nd	394.81	48,585	3.05	10.90	0.05	28.90	2138	15.20	0.46	60	201
3rd	437.08	42,845	3.83	5.60	0.05	28.90	2099	16.40	0.43	66	201
4th	438.93	35,033	4.70	3.70	0.05	28.85	2100	16.50	0.43	72	200
5th	441.44	30,445	5.44	2.90	0.05	28.86	2100	16.59	0.42	69	200
6th	443.42	27,753	5.99	2.70	0.05	28.85	2100	16.62	0.42	69	201
7th	439.98	25,029	6.59	2.40	0.05	28.86	2101	16.49	0.43	66	201
8th	441.58	22,837	7.25	2.20	0.05	28.84	2100	16.61	0.42	72	199
9th	440.47	20,674	7.99	1.90	0.05	28.85	2099	16.54	0.43	73	201

Drawbar Performance At 1900 RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Barometer Inch Hg	Engine RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
1st	329.12	48,719	2.53	11.30	0.05	28.90	2151	14.79	0.48	62	201
2nd	395.53	48,406	3.07	10.50	0.05	28.90	2139	15.25	0.46	60	200
3rd	449.50	46,206	3.65	7.30	0.05	28.90	2038	16.52	0.43	65	201
4th	485.08	43,080	4.23	5.70	0.05	28.90	1926	17.25	0.41	67	199
5th	493.76	38,103	4.86	4.20	0.05	28.86	1900	17.49	0.40	69	203
6th	496.65	34,687	5.37	3.60	0.05	28.85	1900	17.60	0.40	71	203
7th	495.12	31,354	5.92	3.00	0.05	28.86	1900	17.55	0.40	67	203
8th	498.15	28,666	6.52	2.80	0.05	28.84	1899	17.67	0.40	73	203
9th	496.22	25,879	7.20	2.60	0.05	28.84	1901	17.55	0.40	73	204
10th	497.98	23,590	7.92	2.30	0.05	28.83	1900	17.61	0.40	73	205

Category: IVN Quick Attach: yes

Lift Capacity

Max Force 19,620 lbs

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 Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with two turbochargers, two air to water intercoolers and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	786 cu in (12880 ml)
Compression Ratio	15.3 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
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	four wheel drive with duals
Steering	hydrostatic and articulated
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	18 forward (22.00 mph max)
Wheelbase	154.00 in (3911 mm)
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

Sound Levels

Bystander	87.80 dB(A)
At No Load In 4th Gear	74.70 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Four 800/70R38; ***; 8 psi (55 kPa)
Front Tires	Four 800/70R38; ***; 12 psi (85 kPa)
Height of Drawbar	22.5 in (570 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	20,250 lbs
Front	29,185 lbs
Total	49,435 lbs

CaseIH Steiger 540 Specs ( 2014-2023 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2096

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 RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Drawbar Performance At 1900 RPM Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks