Compare/CaseIH Magnum 355 Rowtrac vs CaseIH Steiger 400

CaseIH Magnum 355 Rowtrac vs CaseIH Steiger 400

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 355 Rowtrac vs CaseIH Steiger 400

The CaseIH Magnum 355 Rowtrac and the CaseIH Steiger 400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 355 hp. CaseIH Magnum 355 Rowtrac is the lighter machine (16,329 kg vs 16,351 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 400 holds more fuel (1173.4 L vs 617.0 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Magnum 355 Rowtrac is the newer design (2025 vs 2011). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

355 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

CaseIHReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$638,604 (2026 CVT )Reference

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Drive

half-trackReference

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Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

617.0 LReference

1173.4 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

98.4 LReference

174.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

264.7 kWReference

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Engine (max)

290.8 kWReference

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Engine (boost)

305.7 kWReference

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Displacement

8.7 LReference

12.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 135 mmReference

135 x 150 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Interim Tier 4Reference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

264.7 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

290.8 kWReference

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Boost Power

305.7 kWReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Engine

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298.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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245.0 kWReference

Power

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298.3 kWReference

Maximum Power

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328.1 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Max power

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245.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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264.6 kWReference

Transmission

CVXDriveReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discsReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

225.9 kWReference

253.5 kWReference

Type

continuously-variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Valves

5 or 6Reference

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Pump flow

325.5 lpmReference

132.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IV/IIIReference

4NReference

Rear lift

9026 kgReference

9072 kgReference

Front lift

4275 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1-3/4)Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

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PTO (tested)

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298.4 kWReference

Rear valves

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4 to 8Reference

Total flow

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427.7 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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291.2 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

314 cmReference

375 cmReference

Weight

16329 kgReference

16351 kgReference

Front tire

420/85R38Reference

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Ag front

420/85R38Reference

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Shipping weight

16329 kgReference

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Front axle

0 mmReference

127 by 3048 mmReference

Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Rear tread

223 cmReference

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Ballasted weight

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22453 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

240Reference

200Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Steiger 400 Serial Number Location

Test results

Fuel use

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81.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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18072 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.