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CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac Specs ( 2014-2023 )

Name: CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac
Brand: CaseIH

Overview

The CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac is an articulated crawler tractor manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, between 2014 and 2023. It features an FPT 12.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine rated at 535 hp, a 16-speed full power shift transmission, and a quad-track drive system with track width options of 30 or 36 inches.

Ideal Applications

Tested Drawbar Performance: In Nebraska Tractor Test Data, the unit achieved a maximum drawbar performance of 478.5 hp and a maximum pull of 55,895 lbs.

Chassis and Track Configuration: Equipped with an articulated crawler drive and 30-inch tracks, the tractor has a 154-inch wheelbase and a maximum weight of 60,000 lbs.

Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity: The system features a pressure flow compensated pump with a 42 gpm flow rate and a Category 4 drawbar with a rear lift capacity of 19,728 lbs at 24 inches.

Production

Description	Articulated Crawler tractor / Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / Original price was $514,789 in 2015
Manufacturer	CaseIH (a part of CNH)

Engine

Engine type	FPT 12.9L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	85 gal (321.7 L)
Fuel tank	310 gal (1173.4 L)
Engine	535 hp (398.9 kW)
PTO (claimed)	473 hp (352.7 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)	19728 lbs (8948 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	240
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Description	Flange rear axle
Front axle	Flange
Max weight	60000 lbs (27216 kg)
Weight	47780 lbs (21673 kg)
Wheelbase	154 inches (391 cm)

CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac Tracks

Width	30 inches (76 cm) / 36 inches (91 cm)

Dimensions & Tracks

Description	30-inch tracks
Weight	47780 lbs (21673 kg)
Wheelbase	154 inches (391 cm)

References

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

Variants

540	wheeled tractor
540QT	crawler tractor

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2188

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Test Date: October 16 - 20, 2017

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)

541.99 hp

@ 1900 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

480.46 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

536.10 hp

@ N/A rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	1,784 lb-ft (2,419 Nm)
Torque Rise	48.5%
At Engine RPM	1400 rpm

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	480.46	358.28	2101	26.21	99.20	2.46	9.32
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	541.99	404.16	1900	27.81	105.27	2.86	10.84

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
480.46	2101	26.21	0.38	N/A	2.46
417.36	2147	23.63	0.40	N/A	2.09
314.89	2159	18.80	0.42	N/A	1.62
211.08	2170	14.07	0.47	N/A	1.12
106.09	2180	9.63	0.64	N/A	0.65
3.54	2190	5.24	10.35	N/A	0.25

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	Air °F
Power at Rated Engine Speed—4th Gear	423.76	315.99	33,665	150	4.72	2100	2.80	55
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—4th Ge...	329.00	245.33	25,197	112	4.90	2153	1.70	64
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed—4th Ge...	222.17	165.67	16,781	75	4.97	2164	0.80	66
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8th ...	328.75	245.15	25,182	112	4.90	1417	1.70	65
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—8th ...	222.27	165.75	16,723	74	4.98	1429	0.80	68

Maximum Power At 2100 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	DEF kg/kW	Air °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Kw Hr L	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H	Temp Coolant F
1st Gear	371.11	276.73	55,844	248.40	2.50	2109	10.50	0.05	0.03	52	28.69	14.80	0.29	2.91	0.47	4.02	198
2nd Gear	409.24	305.17	49,311	219.35	3.12	2100	6.90	0.05	0.03	54	28.69	15.59	0.27	3.07	0.45	5.01	196
3rd Gear	422.02	314.70	41,004	182.39	3.86	2099	4.30	0.05	0.03	56	28.68	16.06	0.27	3.16	0.44	6.21	195
4th Gear	423.76	315.99	33,665	149.75	4.72	2100	2.80	0.05	0.03	55	28.86	16.15	0.26	3.18	0.43	7.60	194
5th Gear	426.02	317.68	29,281	130.25	5.46	2099	2.10	0.05	0.03	56	28.87	16.25	0.26	3.20	0.43	8.79	194
6th Gear	425.86	317.56	26,545	118.08	6.02	2099	1.80	0.05	0.03	58	28.86	16.22	0.26	3.20	0.43	9.68	193
7th Gear	423.54	315.83	24,010	106.80	6.62	2100	1.50	0.05	0.03	59	28.86	16.13	0.26	3.18	0.43	10.65	195
8th Gear	422.35	314.95	21,740	96.70	7.29	2099	1.20	0.05	0.03	62	28.84	16.11	0.26	3.17	0.43	11.72	193
9th Gear	418.17	311.83	19,535	86.89	8.03	2100	1.10	0.05	0.03	63	28.84	15.92	0.27	3.14	0.44	12.92	194

Maximum Power At 1900 Engine RPM

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	DEF kg/kW	Air °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Kw Hr L	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H	Temp Coolant F
1st Gear	370.62	276.37	55,895	248.63	2.49	2109	10.70	0.05	0.03	52	28.69	14.79	0.29	2.91	0.47	4.01	199
2nd Gear	420.63	313.66	54,269	241.40	2.91	2018	9.50	0.05	0.03	55	28.68	15.51	0.27	3.06	0.45	4.68	196
3rd Gear	457.72	341.32	50,928	226.54	3.37	1900	7.70	0.05	0.03	57	28.68	16.45	0.26	3.24	0.43	5.42	202
4th Gear	471.50	351.59	42,118	187.35	4.20	1900	4.50	0.05	0.03	55	28.86	16.95	0.25	3.34	0.41	6.76	196
5th Gear	477.23	355.87	36,694	163.22	4.88	1900	3.30	0.05	0.03	56	28.87	17.15	0.25	3.38	0.41	7.85	198
6th Gear	478.50	356.82	33,304	148.14	5.39	1899	2.70	0.05	0.03	59	28.86	17.21	0.25	3.39	0.41	8.67	198
7th Gear	478.48	356.80	30,243	134.53	5.94	1899	2.40	0.05	0.03	60	28.85	17.21	0.25	3.39	0.41	9.55	198
8th Gear	478.27	356.65	27,398	121.87	6.55	1899	1.90	0.05	0.03	63	28.85	17.19	0.25	3.39	0.41	10.54	198
9th Gear	477.41	356.00	24,789	110.27	7.22	1900	1.60	0.05	0.03	63	28.85	17.18	0.25	3.38	0.41	11.62	197
10th Gear	475.68	354.71	22,312	99.25	8.00	1909	1.30	0.05	0.03	64	28.85	17.12	0.25	3.37	0.41	12.87	200

Category: IVN Quick Attach: yes

Lift Capacity

Max Force 19,728 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	F.P.T. Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with two turbochargers, two stage air to water 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
Speeds	16 forward (21.01 mph max)
Brakes	single wet disc hydraulically actuated 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

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tracks	2 x 30.0 in (762 mm)
Height of Drawbar	20.50 in (520 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	22,900 lbs
Front	34,970 lbs
Total	57,870 lbs

CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac Specs ( 2014-2023 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac 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

Maximum Power At 2100 Engine RPM

Maximum Power At 1900 Engine RPM

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks