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.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 385 hp / 287.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
300 gal 1135.5 L
Transmission
24 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
37900 to 41605 pounds

Overview

CaseIH Steiger 385 tractor photo
2008 - 2010 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
CaseIH
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price
$249,874
Variants
385 Quadtrac
articulated crawler
CaseIH Steiger 385 Engine
Iveco 12.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
300 gal 1135.5 L
Engine details ...
CaseIH Steiger 385 Power
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
Four-wheel drive
Steering
hydrostatic power
Integrated hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with heat and A/C, optional Luxury cab
Hydraulics
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
Rear Type
4N
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
19,620 lbs 8899 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type
1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
154 inches 391 cm
Weight
37900 to 41605 pounds
Front tire
710/70R42
Rear tire
710/70R42
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
175
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
1000
Battery volts
12
References
Steiger 385 references literature
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
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
Steiger 385  full power shift speeds

Transmission — 24 forward and 6 reverse

Gears
24 forward and 6 reverse

Dimensions

CaseIH Steiger 385 Tires
Ag front
710/70R42
Ag rear
710/70R42
Dimensions
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
Shipping
37,900 lbs 17191 kg
Operating
41,605 lbs 18872 kg
Max capacity
45,600 lbs 20684 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1908
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

Gold edition Case IH Steiger 385

Gold edition Case IH Steiger 385

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih Steiger 385 based on its 385 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh 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 ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleBroad-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 ScaleHigh-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO).
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

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).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~20 gal/hr (75.8 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours

Caseih Steiger 385 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih Steiger 385.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)385 hp
Kilowatts (kW)287.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)390.3 PS

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