CaseIH Steiger 600

The CaseIH Steiger 600 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 787 ci 12.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 600 hp / 447.4 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 45,868 lbs (dual 710/70R42) 20805 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 600 hp / 447.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
455 gal 1722.2 L
Transmission
16 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
45,868 lbs (dual 710/70R42) 20805 kg

Overview

CaseIH Steiger 600 tractor photo
2011 - 2013 Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
CaseIH
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA
The Case IH Steiger 600 was awarded an ASABE AE50 award for innovation in 2012.
Variants
600
wheeled tractor
600QT
crawler tractor
CaseIH Steiger 600 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 600 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...
CaseIH Steiger 600 Power
Engine
600 hp 447.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
520 hp 387.8 kW
Drawbar (tested)
490.42 hp 365.7 kW
PTO (tested)
530.73 hp 395.8 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
45,868 lbs 20805 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
200
Batteries
2
Battery CCA
1000
Battery volts
12
References
Steiger 600 references literature
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
600 hp 447.4 kW
Maximum Power
660 hp 492.2 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
Steiger 600  full power shift speeds

Dimensions

CaseIH Steiger 600 Tires
Dimensions
Wheelbase
154 inches 391 cm
Weight
45,868 lbs (dual 710/70R42) 20805 kg
Ballasted weight
66,000 lbs 29937 kg
Rear axle
5.5 by 120 inches 139 by 3048 mm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2011
Diesel 16-speed 4WD November 8 - 30, 2011 Link: OCED Tractor Test 2011 file
PTO performance
Max power
530.73 hp 395.8 kW
Fuel use
27.6 gal/hour 104.5 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
477.95 hp 356.4 kW
Fuel use
26.3 gal/hour 99.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
512.41 hp 382.1 kW
Fuel use
27.2 gal/hour 103.0 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
490.42 hp 365.7 kW
Fuel use
29.4 gal/hour 111.3 l/hour
Gear 5 used for power test.
Max pull
48323 lbs 21919 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Photos

CaseIH Steiger 600 tractor photo

CaseIH Steiger 600 tractor photo

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih Steiger 600 based on its 600 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh 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 ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleBroad-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 ScaleHigh-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 600.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 14.6 hrs

Approximately 14.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (455 gal / 1722.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~31.2 gal/hr (118.1 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

Caseih Steiger 600 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih Steiger 600.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)600 hp
Kilowatts (kW)447.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)608.3 PS

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