CaseIH Steiger 480

The CaseIH Steiger 480 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 912 ci 14.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 480 hp / 357.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 44645 lbs 20250 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 480 hp / 357.9 kW

Fuel & Capacities

300 gal 1135.5 L

Transmission

16 forward and 2 reverse

Operating Weight

44645 lbs 20250 kg

Overview

	2007 - 2008 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA

CaseIH Steiger 480 Engine
Cummins 14.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	300 gal 1135.5 L
Engine details ...

CaseIH Steiger 480 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

CaseIH Steiger 480 Power
Engine	480 hp 357.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	425 hp 316.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	391.15 hp 291.7 kW
PTO (tested)	483.15 hp 360.3 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard planetary
Articulated power steering
Integrated hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning, optional Luxury cab

Hydraulics
Type	PFC
Pump flow	40 gpm 151.4 lpm
	55 gpm*Optional high capacity pump. 208.2 lpm
	90 gpm*Optional TwinFlow 340.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	IVN
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	19620 lbs 8899 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	154 inches 391 cm
Weight	44645 lbs 20250 kg
Front tire	520/85R42
Rear tire	520/85R42
Full dimensions and tires ...

Engine

Engine Detail — 912 ci / 14.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins QSX15
Configuration	turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement	912 ci 14.9 L
Bore/Stroke	5.394x6.654 inches 137 x 169 mm
Power	480 hp 357.9 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.0:1
Rated RPM	2000
Torque	1783 lb-ft 2417.7 Nm
Starter volts	24

Transmission

Transmission — 16 forward and 2 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 2 reverse

Dimensions

CaseIH Steiger 480 Tires
Ag front	520/85R42
Ag rear	520/85R42

Dimensions
Wheelbase	154 inches 391 cm
Operating weight	44645 lbs 20250 kg
Max weight	54000 lbs 24494 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1910
Diesel 16-speed 4WD September 28 - October 24, 2007 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1910 file
PTO performance
Max power	483.15 hp 360.3 kW
Fuel use	26.9 gal/hour 101.8 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	429.00 hp 319.9 kW
Fuel use	25.3 gal/hour 95.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	391.15 hp 291.7 kW
Fuel use	25.2 gal/hour 95.4 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	44623 lbs 20240 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Photos

CaseIH Steiger 480 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih Steiger 480 based on its 480 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
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).

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 480.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12 hrs

Approximately 12 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (300 gal / 1135.6 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~25 gal/hr (94.5 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