CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac

The CaseIH Steiger 540 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): 535 hp / 398.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: articulated crawler. Operating weight: 47780 lbs 21673 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 535 hp / 398.9 kW

Drive & Traction

articulated crawler

Fuel & Capacities

310 gal 1173.4 L

Transmission

16 forward and 2 reverse

Operating Weight

47780 lbs 21673 kg

Overview

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Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH (a part of CNH)
Articulated Crawler tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
Original price was $514,789 in 2015

Variants
540	wheeled tractor
540QT	crawler tractor

CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac Engine
FPT 12.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	310 gal 1173.4 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	85 gal 321.7 L
Engine details ...

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

CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac Power
Engine	535 hp 398.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	473 hp 352.7 kW

Mechanical
Drive	articulated crawler
Final drives	planetary
Steering	hydraulic articulated
Brakes	hydraulic wet disc
	engine brake *Optional.
Trailer brakes	hydraulic *Optional.
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)	19728 lbs 8948 kg
Rear Arms	quick coupler
Drawbar	Cat. 4
	Cat. 5 OptOptional

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 *1.75 inch shaft

Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase	154 inches 391 cm
Weight	47780 lbs 21673 kg
30-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

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 Quadtrac Tracks
Width	30 inches 76 cm
Width	36 inches 91 cm

Dimensions
Wheelbase	154 inches 391 cm
Weight	47780 lbs 21673 kg
Max weight	60000 lbs 27216 kg
Front axle	Flange
Flange rear axle

Photos

CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih Steiger 540 Quadtrac based on its 535 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 540 Quadtrac.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.1 hrs

Approximately 11.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (310 gal / 1173.5 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~27.8 gal/hr (105.3 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