CaseIH Steiger 420
The CaseIH Steiger 420 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 787 ci 12.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 420 hp / 313.2 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 40159 lbs 18216 kg.
Overview
![]() | 2014 - 2023
Steiger 4WD SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Steiger 4WD Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH (a part of CNH) |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Original price was $353,362 in 2015 | |
Variants | |
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420 | wheeled tractor |
420RT | crawler tractor |
T9.480 | similar New Holland model |
CaseIH Steiger 420 Engine | |
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FPT 12.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 310 gal
1173.4 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 42 gal
159.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
CaseIH Steiger 420 Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
CaseIH Steiger 420 Power | |
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Engine | 420 hp
313.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 355 hp
264.7 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 340.86 hp
254.2 kW |
PTO (tested) | 413.44 hp
308.3 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Steering | hydraulic articulated |
Brakes | hydraulic wet disc |
engine brake OptOptional | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
Surveyor Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | pressure flow compensated |
Valves | 4 to 8 |
Pump flow | 42 gpm
159.0 lpm |
57 gpm*High Flow option
215.7 lpm | |
113 gpm*TwinFlow option
427.7 lpm | |
SCV flow | 35 gpm
132.5 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | IVN |
III *Optional. | |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 20000 lbs
9072 kg |
Rear Arms | quick coupler |
Drawbar | Cat. 4 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Engine RPM | 1000@1998 (early) |
1000@1811 (late) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 148 inches
375 cm |
Weight | 40159 lbs
18216 kg |
Front tire | 710/70R42 |
Rear tire | 710/70R42 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 1000 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Steiger 370-620 Tractors published in 2014, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 787 ci / 12.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | FPT |
Configuration | wastegate turbocharged air-to-air aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 787 ci
12.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.31x5.91 inches
135 x 150 mm |
Emissions | Tier 4 |
Emission control | selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
Power | 420 hp
313.2 kW |
Maximum Power | 462 hp
344.5 kW |
Fuel system | electronic high pressure common rail |
Cooling system | viscous fan drive |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 2 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 2 reverse |
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Dimensions
CaseIH Steiger 420 Tires | |
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Ag front | 710/70R42 |
Ag rear | 710/70R42 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 148 inches
375 cm |
Length | 291 inches
739 cm |
Width | 120 inches*At axle ends.
304 cm |
Height (cab) | 151.3 inches
384 cm |
Weight | 40159 lbs
18216 kg |
Max weight | 49500 lbs
22453 kg |
Front axle | Bar: 5.0 by 120 inches
127 by 3048 mm |
Bar rear axle | 5.0 by 120 inches
127 by 3048 mm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2093 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
September 23 - October 1, 2014
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2093 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 413.44 hp
308.3 kW |
Fuel use | 22.5 gal/hour
85.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 367.38 hp
274.0 kW |
Fuel use | 21.5 gal/hour
81.4 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 407.49 hp
303.9 kW |
Fuel use | 21.7 gal/hour
82.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 340.86 hp
254.2 kW |
Fuel use | 21.4 gal/hour
81.0 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 41762 lbs
18943 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih Steiger 420 based on its 420 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 420.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 14.2 hrs
Approximately 14.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (310 gal / 1173.5 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Caseih Steiger 420 Specification Unit Converter
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