CaseIH Steiger 550
The CaseIH Steiger 550 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 787 ci 12.9 L engine. The rated power output is 550 hp 410.1 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 44,046 lbs (dual 710/70R42) 19979 kg.
Engine Power
550 hp
410.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
455 gal
1722.2 L
Transmission
16 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
44,046 lbs (dual 710/70R42)
19979 kg
Caseih Steiger 550 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
![]() | 2011 - 2013
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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2011 - 2013 | |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA | |
Variants | |
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550 | wheeled tractor |
550QT | crawler tractor |
CaseIH Steiger 550 Engine | |
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Iveco 12.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 455 gal
1722.2 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 62 gal
234.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
CaseIH Steiger 550 Transmission | |
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16-speed full power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
CaseIH Steiger 550 Power | |
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Engine | 550 hp
410.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 475 hp
354.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 462.64 hp
345.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 536.32 hp
399.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Surveyor cab standard. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | pressure flow compensating (PFC) |
Rear valves | 4 to 8 |
Pump flow | 35 gpm
132.5 lpm |
Total flow | 42 gpm
159.0 lpm |
56 gpm (High Flow)
212.0 lpm | |
113 gpm (Twin Flow)
427.7 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 4N |
Rear lift | 19,620 lbs
8899 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1-3/4) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 154 inches
391 cm |
Weight | 44,046 lbs
19979 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 1000 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Steiger Series Tractors published in 2011, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 787 ci / 12.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Iveco |
Configuration | two-stage turbocharged intercooled and aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 787 ci
12.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 5.315x5.906 inches
135 x 150 mm |
Emissions | Interim Tier 4 |
Emission control | selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
Power | 550 hp
410.1 kW |
Maximum Power | 605 hp
451.1 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission — 16 forward and 2 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 2 reverse |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet discs |
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Dimensions
CaseIH Steiger 550 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 154 inches
391 cm |
Weight | 44,046 lbs (dual 710/70R42)
19979 kg |
Ballasted weight | 66,000 lbs
29937 kg |
Rear axle | 4.5 by 120 inches
114 by 3048 mm |
Rear axle | 5.5 by 120 inches
139 by 3048 mm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2047 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
November 8 - 16, 2012
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2047 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 536.32 hp
399.9 kW |
Fuel use | 28.0 gal/hour
106.0 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 475.47 hp
354.6 kW |
Fuel use | 26.4 gal/hour
99.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 518.57 hp
386.7 kW |
Fuel use | 27.7 gal/hour
104.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 462.64 hp
345.0 kW |
Fuel use | 27.6 gal/hour
104.5 l/hour |
Gear 5 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 51953 lbs
23565 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
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