CaseIH Steiger 540

The CaseIH Steiger 540 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 787 ci 12.9 L engine. The rated power output is 535 hp 398.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 43855 lbs 19892 kg.

Overview

	2014 - 2023 Steiger 4WD SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
2014 - 2023
Steiger 4WD Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH (a part of CNH)
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price was $418,167 in 2015

Variants
540	wheeled tractor
540QT	crawler tractor
T9.600	similar New Holland model

CaseIH Steiger 540 Engine
FPT 12.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	310 gal (early) 1173.4 L
	455 gal (late) 1722.2 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	66 gal 249.8 L
Engine details ...

CaseIH Steiger 540 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

CaseIH Steiger 540 Power
Engine	535 hp 398.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	473 hp 352.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)	441.44 hp 329.2 kW
PTO (tested)	539.81 hp 402.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
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
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
Rear Type	IVN
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	19621 lbs 8900 kg
Rear Arms	quick coupler
Drawbar	Cat. 4
	Cat. 5 OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM	1000@1998 (early)
	1000@1811 (late)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	154 inches 391 cm
Weight	43855 lbs 19892 kg
Front tire	710/70R42
Rear tire	710/70R42
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	240
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12

References
Steiger 370-620 Tractors published in 2014, by CaseIH

Engine

Engine Detail — 787 ci / 12.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	FPT
Configuration	two-stage turbocharged air-to-water intercooled 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	535 hp 398.9 kW
Maximum Power	605 hp 451.1 kW
Fuel system	electronic high pressure common rail
Cooling system	hydraulically-driven fan
Rated RPM	2100
Starter	electric
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 540 Tires
Ag front	710/70R42
Ag rear	710/70R42

Dimensions
Wheelbase	154 inches 391 cm
Length	300 inches 762 cm
Width	120 inches*At axle ends. 304 cm
Height (cab)	156 inches 396 cm
Weight	43855 lbs 19892 kg
Max weight	56000 lbs 25401 kg
Front axle	Bar: 4.5 by 120 inches 114 by 3048 mm
Bar rear axle	4.5 by 120 inches 114 by 3048 mm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2096
Diesel 16-speed 4WD September 22 - 29, 2014 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2096 file
PTO performance
Max power	539.81 hp 402.5 kW
Fuel use	28.2 gal/hour 106.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	477.75 hp 356.3 kW
Fuel use	26.6 gal/hour 100.7 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	535.05 hp 399.0 kW
Fuel use	27.7 gal/hour 104.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	441.44 hp 329.2 kW
Fuel use	26.6 gal/hour 100.7 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull	48640 lbs 22063 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

CaseIH Steiger 540 tractor photo