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 listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 550 hp / 410.1 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 44,046 lbs (dual 710/70R42) 19979 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 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

Overview

	2011 - 2013 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Variants
550	wheeled tractor
550QT	crawler tractor

CaseIH Steiger 550 Engine
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
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

CaseIH Steiger 550 Power
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
Four-wheel drive
Surveyor cab standard.

Hydraulics
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
Rear Type	4N
Rear lift	19,620 lbs 8899 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1-3/4)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	154 inches 391 cm
Weight	44,046 lbs 19979 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	200
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12

References

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

Dimensions

CaseIH Steiger 550 Tires

Dimensions
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
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.

Photos

CaseIH Steiger 550

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih Steiger 550 based on its 550 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 550.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 15.9 hrs

Approximately 15.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (455 gal / 1722.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~28.6 gal/hr (108.3 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