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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 485 hp / 361.7 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 38,500 lbs 17463 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 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

Overview

	2008 - 2010 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price	$291,250 (2010)

Variants
485 Quadtrac	articulted crawler

CaseIH Steiger 485 Engine
Iveco 12.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	300 gal 1135.5 L
Engine details ...

CaseIH Steiger 485 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

CaseIH Steiger 485 Power
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
Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
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 optional
Rear PTO Type	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	154 inches 391 cm
Weight	38,500 lbs 17463 kg
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 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

Dimensions

CaseIH Steiger 485 Tires
Ag front	710/70R42
Ag rear	710/70R42

Dimensions
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
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

CaseIH Steiger 485 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih Steiger 485 based on its 485 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 485.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.9 hrs

Approximately 11.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (300 gal / 1135.6 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~25.2 gal/hr (95.5 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