CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac

The CaseIH Steiger 550 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): 550 hp / 410.1 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse. Drive type: articulated crawler. Operating weight: 53,804 lbs 24405 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 550 hp / 410.1 kW

Drive & Traction

articulated crawler

Fuel & Capacities

470 gal 1779.0 L

Transmission

16 forward and 2 reverse

Operating Weight

53,804 lbs 24405 kg

Overview

	2011 - Articulated Crawler tractor
2011 -
Articulated Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH
Articulated Crawler tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Variants
550	wheeled tractor
550QT	crawler tractor

CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac Engine
Iveco 12.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	470 gal 1779.0 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	64 gal 242.2 L
Engine details ...

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

CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac Power
Engine	550 hp 410.1 kW
PTO (claimed)	475 hp 354.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	434.20 hp 323.8 kW
PTO (tested)	535.77 hp 399.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	articulated crawler
Surveyor cab standard.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated (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	19,728 lbs 8948 kg

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

Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase	154 inches 391 cm
Weight	53,804 lbs 24405 kg
Tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

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

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 Quadtrac Tracks

Dimensions
Wheelbase	154 inches 391 cm
Weight	53,804 lbs 24405 kg
Ballasted weight	56,000 lbs 25401 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2048
Diesel 16-speed crawler November 13 - 19, 2012 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2048 file
PTO performance
Max power	535.77 hp 399.5 kW
Fuel use	27.9 gal/hour 105.6 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	474.47 hp 353.8 kW
Fuel use	26.3 gal/hour 99.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	517.43 hp 385.8 kW
Fuel use	27.7 gal/hour 104.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	434.20 hp 323.8 kW
Fuel use	27.5 gal/hour 104.1 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	52446 lbs 23789 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.

Photos

CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih Steiger 550 Quadtrac 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 Quadtrac.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 16.4 hrs

Approximately 16.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (470 gal / 1779.1 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