CaseIH STX480

The CaseIH STX480 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 912 ci 14.9 L engine. The rated power output is 480 hp 357.9 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 44645 lbs 20250 kg.

Overview

	2006 - 2007 Steiger STX SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
2006 - 2007
Steiger STX Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor

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

Variants
STX480	wheeled tractor
STX5480QT	crawler

CaseIH STX480 Engine
Cummins 14.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	300 gal 1135.5 L
Engine details ...

CaseIH STX480 Transmission
16-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

CaseIH STX480 Power
Engine	480 hp 357.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	425 hp 316.9 kW
Drawbar (tested)	391.15 hp 291.7 kW
PTO (tested)	483.15 hp 360.3 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives	inboard 4-planetary
	inboard compound planetary (STX480 HD)
Steering	hydrostatic power
Integrated hydraulic wet disc brakes
Surveyor cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional luxury cab with leather trim and seating.

Hydraulics
Type	pressure flow compensated
Valves	4
Pump flow	40 gpm 151.4 lpm
	55 gpm (High capacity) 208.2 lpm
	90 gpm (TwinFlow) 340.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	IVN
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	19620 lbs 8899 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent OptOptional
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	154 inches 391 cm
Weight	44645 lbs 20250 kg
Front tire	520/85R42
Rear tire	520/85R42
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Battery volts	12

References
STX Series Steiger Tractors published in 2006, by CaseIH

Engine

Engine Detail — 912 ci / 14.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	Cummins QSX15
Configuration	turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement	912 ci 14.9 L
Bore/Stroke	5.394x6.654 inches 137 x 169 mm
Power	480 hp 357.9 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.0:1
Rated RPM	2000
Starter volts	24

Transmission

Transmission — 16 forward and 2 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	16 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc

Dimensions

CaseIH STX480 Tires
Ag front	520/85R42
Ag rear	520/85R42

Dimensions
Wheelbase	154 inches 391 cm
Operating weight	44645 lbs 20250 kg
Max weight	54000 lbs 24494 kg
Bar rear axle	4.5 inch diameter 114 mm
Rear tread	60 to 176 inches 152 to 447 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1910
Diesel 16-speed 4WD September 28 - October 24, 2007 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1910 file
PTO performance
Max power	483.15 hp 360.3 kW
Fuel use	26.9 gal/hour 101.8 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	429.00 hp 319.9 kW
Fuel use	25.3 gal/hour 95.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	391.15 hp 291.7 kW
Fuel use	25.2 gal/hour 95.4 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	44623 lbs 20240 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Photos

CaseIH STX480 tractor photo