Overview
The CaseIH Steiger 600 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor produced between 2011 and 2013 in Fargo, North Dakota, available in both wheeled and crawler variants. It is equipped with an Iveco 12.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine and a 16-speed full power shift transmission. The tractor features a ballasted weight of 66,000 lbs and was recognized with an ASABE AE50 innovation award in 2012.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar Performance:
During 2011 OCED testing, the Steiger 600 recorded a maximum pull of 48,323 lbs and a maximum drawbar power of 490.42 hp while utilizing a 16-speed full power shift transmission.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The configuration includes a Type 4N rear hitch with a lift capacity of 19,620 lbs and a pressure flow compensating hydraulic system providing a total flow of 42 gpm.
Engine and Emission Specifications:
The 12.9L engine is rated at 600 hp and utilizes selective catalytic reduction to meet Interim Tier 4 emissions standards, supported by a 455-gallon fuel tank and a 62-gallon exhaust fluid tank.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA / The Case IH Steiger 600 was awarded an ASABE AE50 award for innovation in 2012. |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | Iveco 12.9L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 62 gal (234.7 L) |
| Fuel tank | 455 gal (1722.2 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.315x5.906 inches (135 x 150 mm) |
| Description | Iveco / two-stage turbocharged intercooled and aftercooled diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 787 ci (12.9 L) |
| Emission control | selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
| Emissions | Interim Tier 4 |
| Maximum Power | 660 hp (492.2 kW) |
| Power | 600 hp (447.4 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter type | electric |
| Drawbar (tested) | 490.42 hp (365.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 520 hp (387.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 530.73 hp (395.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet discs |
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| Gears | 16 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift |
| Type | full power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Surveyor cab standard. |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 35 gpm (132.5 lpm) |
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| Rear valves | 4 to 8 |
| Total flow | 42 gpm (159.0 lpm) |
| Type | pressure flow compensating (PFC) |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 19,620 lbs (8899 kg) |
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| Rear Type | 4N |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1-3/4) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 2 |
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| Battery CCA | 1000 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 200 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 66,000 lbs (29937 kg) |
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| Rear axle | 5.5 by 120 inches (139 by 3048 mm) |
| Weight | 45,868 lbs (dual 710/70R42) (20805 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 154 inches (391 cm) |
| Weight | 45,868 lbs (20805 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 154 inches (391 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 2011
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDNovember 8 - 30, 2011Link: OCED Tractor Test 2011 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 5 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 27.6 gal/hour (104.5 l/hour) / 26.3 gal/hour (99.5 l/hour) / 27.2 gal/hour (103.0 l/hour) / 29.4 gal/hour (111.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 530.73 hp (395.8 kW) / 490.42 hp (365.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 48323 lbs (21919 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 477.95 hp (356.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 512.41 hp (382.1 kW) |
References
| Description | Steiger Series Tractors published in 2011, by CaseIH |
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Steiger 600 Serial Numbers
| Location: | Serial number plate on the front left tractor fender, near the steps. |
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Variants
| 600 | wheeled tractor |
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| 600QT | crawler tractor |