Overview
The CaseIH Steiger 555 is a 4WD articulated farm tractor manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, featuring a 12.9L FPT 6-cylinder diesel engine. This model is equipped with either a PowerDrive 17-speed full power shift or a CVXDrive transmission and is rated at 547.4 gross engine horsepower. The tractor is configured with a 154-inch wheelbase and a maximum operating capacity of 60,000 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Rating:
The FPT Cursor 13 turbocharged diesel engine is rated at 2100 RPM and produces a maximum gross power of 605.6 hp and a claimed PTO output of 529.6 hp.
Transmission and Drivetrain:
This tractor utilizes articulated power steering and planetary final drives with options for a 17-speed full power shift or a continuously-variable transmission.
Weight and Hitch Specifications:
Listed with a 46,340 lb shipping weight and a Category 4 drawbar, the machine provides a rear lift capacity of 22,750 lbs at 24 inches from the hitch.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
|---|---|
| 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 | 455 gal (1722.2 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) | 605.6 hp (451.6 kW) |
| Rated Power (gross) | 547.4 hp (408.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 547.4 hp (408.2 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 605.6 hp (451.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 529.6 hp (394.9 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 |
| Differential lock | automatic front and rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 42 gpm (159.0 lpm) |
|---|---|
| SCV flow | 35 gpm (132.5 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 4 to 8 |
Hitch
| Drawbar | Cat 4 |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 22750 lbs (10319 kg) |
| Rear Type | IVN |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 3 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 950 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 240 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Bar rear axle | 5 by 120 inches (127 by 3048 mm) |
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| Front axle | Bar: 5 by 120 inches (127 by 3048 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 154 inches (391 cm) |
| Weight | 46340 lbs (21019 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 154 inches (391 cm) |
CaseIH Steiger 555 Weight
| Max capacity | 60000 lbs (27216 kg) |
|---|---|
| Max Drawbar | 6000 lbs (Cat 4) (2721 kg) |
| Shipping | 46340 lbs (21019 kg) |
References
| Description | TAFS Connect Steiger published in 2024, by New Holland |
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