CaseIH Steiger 385
The CaseIH Steiger 385 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 786 ci 12.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 385 hp / 287.1 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 37900 to 41605 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 2008 - 2010
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Original price | $249,874 |
Variants | |
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385 Quadtrac | articulated crawler |
CaseIH Steiger 385 Engine | |
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Iveco 12.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 300 gal
1135.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
CaseIH Steiger 385 Power | |
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Engine | 385 hp
287.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 339 hp
252.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 319.41 hp
238.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 390.87 hp
291.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Integrated hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with heat and A/C, optional Luxury cab | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | parallel pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
Valves | 4 to 5 |
4 to 9 (without 3-point hitch) | |
Total flow | 40 gpm
151.4 lpm |
55 gpm (High-Flow)
208.2 lpm | |
90 gpm (Twin-Flow)
340.7 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 4N |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 19,620 lbs
8899 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent OptOptional |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 154 inches
391 cm |
Weight | 37900 to 41605 pounds |
Front tire | 710/70R42 |
Rear tire | 710/70R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 175 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 1000 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Steiger Series Tractors published in 2007, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 786 ci / 12.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Iveco |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 786 ci
12.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.314x5.906 inches
135 x 150 mm |
Emissions | Tier 3 |
Power | 385 hp
287.1 kW |
Maximum Power | 423 hp
315.4 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter volts | 24 |
Oil capacity | 32.8 qts
31.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
24-speed |
Transmission — 16 forward and 2 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 2 reverse |
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Transmission — 24 forward and 6 reverse
Gears | 24 forward and 6 reverse |
Dimensions
CaseIH Steiger 385 Tires | |
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Ag front | 710/70R42 |
Ag rear | 710/70R42 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 154 inches
391 cm |
Width | 44 inches*Width at tractor frame.
111 cm |
Front axle | 4.5 by 120 inches
114 by 3048 mm |
Rear axle | 4.5 by 120 inches
114 by 3048 mm |
CaseIH Steiger 385 Weight | |
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Shipping | 37,900 lbs
17191 kg |
Operating | 41,605 lbs
18872 kg |
Max capacity | 45,600 lbs
20684 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1908 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
October 16 - 23, 2007
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1908 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 390.87 hp
291.5 kW |
Fuel use | 17.3 gal/hour
65.5 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 347.00 hp
258.8 kW |
Fuel use | 16.8 gal/hour
63.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 319.41 hp
238.2 kW |
Fuel use | 20.5 gal/hour
77.6 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 41,365 lbs
18763 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih Steiger 385 based on its 385 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih Steiger 385.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 15 hrs
Approximately 15 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (300 gal / 1135.6 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Caseih Steiger 385 Specification Unit Converter
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