CaseIH Steiger 485
The CaseIH Steiger 485 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 786 ci 12.9 L engine. The rated power output is 485 hp 361.7 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 38,500 lbs 17463 kg.
Engine Power
485 hp
361.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
300 gal
1135.5 L
Transmission
16 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
38,500 lbs
17463 kg
Caseih Steiger 485 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 2008 - 2010
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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2008 - 2010 | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Original price | $291,250 (2010) |
Variants | |
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485 Quadtrac | articulted crawler |
CaseIH Steiger 485 Engine | |
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Iveco 12.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 300 gal
1135.5 L |
Engine details ... | |
CaseIH Steiger 485 Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
CaseIH Steiger 485 Power | |
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Engine | 485 hp
361.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 429 hp
319.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 400.38 hp
298.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 498.35 hp
371.6 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
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 optional |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 154 inches
391 cm |
Weight | 38,500 lbs
17463 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 | 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 diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 786 ci
12.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.315x5.906 inches
135 x 150 mm |
Emissions | Tier 3 |
Power | 485 hp
361.7 kW |
Maximum Power | 534 hp
398.2 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 — 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 485 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 (frame)
111 cm |
Shipping weight | 38,500 lbs
17463 kg |
Max weight | 54,000 lbs
24494 kg |
Front axle | 4.5x120 inch diameter
114 mm |
Rear axle | 4.5x120 inch diameter
114 mm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1934A | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
September 8 - 11, 2008
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1934A file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 498.35 hp
371.6 kW |
Fuel use | 26.5 gal/hour
100.3 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 443.69 hp
330.9 kW |
Fuel use | 25.1 gal/hour
95.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 400.38 hp
298.6 kW |
Fuel use | 24.7 gal/hour
93.5 l/hour |
Gear 6 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 43,815 lbs
19874 kg |
Gear 3 used for pull test. | |
Photos
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