Overview
The CaseIH STX280 is a four-wheel drive farm tractor manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, equipped with a 280 hp CDC 8.3L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. This model features a 139-inch wheelbase and is listed with a maximum weight of 39,600 lbs and a 200-gallon fuel capacity. Mechanical configurations include a choice between a 16-speed full power shift or a 24-speed fully synchronized transmission.
Ideal Applications
Hitch and Hydraulic Capacity:
The tractor is equipped with a Type IVN/III rear hitch providing 15,669 lbs of lift at 24 inches, supported by a 40 gpm pressure flow compensated hydraulic system with four valves.
Engine and PTO Performance:
The 505 ci 24-valve diesel engine is rated at 280 hp at 2000 RPM, with a claimed 225 hp at the optional 1000 RPM independent rear PTO.
Chassis and Axle Specifications:
The 4WD drivetrain includes inboard 3-planetary final drives and hydrostatic power steering, with rear bar axle options of either 4.0 or 4.5 inches in diameter.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 200 gal (757.0 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.49x5.32 inches (114 x 135 mm) |
| Description | CDC / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 505 ci (8.3 L) |
| Power | 280 hp (208.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| PTO (claimed) | 225 hp (167.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc / wet disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and 2 reverse / 24 forward and 6 reverse |
| Transmission | Synchroshift |
| Type | full power shift / fully synchronized |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift / 24-speed fully synchronized |
| Transmission type | 16-speed full power shift / 24-speed fully synchronized |
Mechanical
| Description | Integrated hydraulic wet disc brakes / Surveyor cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional luxury cab with leather trim and seating. |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard 3-planetary |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 40 gpm (151.4 lpm) |
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| Type | pressure flow compensated |
| Valves | 4 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 15669 lbs (7107 kg) |
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| Rear Type | IVN/III |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Bar rear axle | 4.0 inch diameter (101 mm) / 4.5 inch diameter (HD) (114 mm) |
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| Max weight | 39600 lbs (17962 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 139 inches (353 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 139 inches (353 cm) |
References
| Description | STX Series Steiger Tractors published in 2006, by CaseIH |
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