CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac
The CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 787 ci 12.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 450 hp / 335.6 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: articulated crawler. Operating weight: 53554 to 54290 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 2011 -
Articulated Crawler tractor |
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2011 - | |
Articulated Crawler tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Articulated Crawler tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Variants | |
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450 | wheeled tractor |
450QT | crawler tractor |
CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac Engine | |
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Iveco 12.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 310 gal
1173.4 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 64 gal
242.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac Power | |
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Engine | 450 hp
335.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 385 hp
287.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 351.18 hp
261.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 455.06 hp
339.3 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | articulated crawler |
Surveyor cab standard. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
Rear valves | 4 to 8 |
Pump flow | 35 gpm
132.5 lpm |
Total flow | 42 gpm
159.0 lpm |
56 gpm (High Flow)
212.0 lpm | |
113 gpm (Twin Flow)
427.7 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 4N |
Rear lift | 19,728 lbs
8948 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1-3/4) |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 154 inches
391 cm |
Weight | 53554 to 54290 pounds |
Tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ... | |
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 Series Tractors published in 2011, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 787 ci / 12.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Iveco |
Configuration | wastegate turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 787 ci
12.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.315x5.906 inches
135 x 150 mm |
Emissions | Interim Tier 4 |
Emission control | selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
Power | 450 hp
335.6 kW |
Maximum Power | 495 hp
369.1 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 2 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet discs |
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Dimensions
CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac Tracks |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 154 inches
391 cm |
CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac Weight | |
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53,554 lbs
24292 kg | |
Operating | 54290 lbs
24625 kg |
Ballasted | 56,000 lbs
25401 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2072 | |
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Diesel 16-speed crawler
September 27 - October 3, 2013
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2072 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 455.06 hp
339.3 kW |
Fuel use | 24.1 gal/hour
91.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 402.48 hp
300.1 kW |
Fuel use | 22.5 gal/hour
85.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 433.32 hp
323.1 kW |
Fuel use | 23.4 gal/hour
88.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 351.18 hp
261.9 kW |
Fuel use | 22.9 gal/hour
86.7 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 48019 lbs
21781 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih Steiger 450 Quadtrac based on its 450 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 450 Quadtrac.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13.2 hrs
Approximately 13.2 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
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