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CaseIH Magnum 405 Rowtrac vs CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 405 Rowtrac vs CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac

The CaseIH Magnum 405 Rowtrac and the CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 405 Rowtrac leads on rated power with 405 hp against 402 hp. CaseIH Magnum 405 Rowtrac is the lighter machine (16,329 kg vs 53,554 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac holds more fuel (1173.4 L vs 677.5 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Magnum 405 Rowtrac is the newer design (2025 vs 2011). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 405 Rowtrac for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
CaseIH Magnum 405 Rowtrac Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH Steiger 450 Quadtrac Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
405 hp
402 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIHReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Drive
half-trackReference
articulated crawlerReference
Trailer brakes
pneumaticReference
Engine
Fuel tank
677.5 LReference
1173.4 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
98.4 LReference
242.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
302.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
324.4 kWReference
Engine (boost)
324.4 kWReference
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
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
302.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
324.4 kWReference
Boost Power
324.4 kWReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Engine
335.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
261.9 kWReference
Power
335.6 kWReference
Maximum Power
369.1 kWReference
Max power
261.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
300.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
PowerDriveReference
Gears
21 forward and 5 reverseReference
16 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
262.5 kWReference
287.1 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Valves
5 or 6Reference
Pump flow
325.5 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IV/IIIReference
4NReference
Rear lift
9026 kgReference
8948 kgReference
Front lift
4275 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
1000 (1-3/4)Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
PTO (tested)
339.3 kWReference
Rear valves
4 to 8Reference
Total flow
427.7 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
323.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
314 cmReference
391 cmReference
Weight
16329 kgReference
53554 to 54290 poundsReference
Front tire
420/85R38Reference
Ag front
420/85R38Reference
Shipping weight
16329 kgReference
Front axle
0 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Operating
24625 kgReference
Ballasted
25401 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
240Reference
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
Variants
450
wheeled tractorReference
450QT
crawler tractorReference
Test results
Fuel use
86.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
21781 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.

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