Compare/CaseIH Magnum 405 vs CaseIH Steiger 450

CaseIH Magnum 405 vs CaseIH Steiger 450

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 405 vs CaseIH Steiger 450

The CaseIH Magnum 405 and the CaseIH Steiger 450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Steiger 450 leads on rated power with 408 hp against 405 hp. CaseIH Magnum 405 is the lighter machine (14,605 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 450 holds more fuel (1173.4 L vs 677.5 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Magnum 405 is the newer design (2025 vs 2011). In short: choose the CaseIH Steiger 450 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 405 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

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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

405 hp

408 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

CaseIHReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

electronic front and rearReference

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Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Variants

450

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wheeled tractorReference

405 Rowtrac

half-trackReference

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450QT

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crawler tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

677.5 LReference

1173.4 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

98.4 LReference

174.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

302.0 kWReference

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Engine (max)

324.4 kWReference

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Engine (boost)

324.4 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)

302.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

324.4 kWReference

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Boost Power

324.4 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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335.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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272.6 kWReference

Power

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335.6 kWReference

Maximum Power

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369.1 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Max power

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272.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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304.0 kWReference

Transmission

PowerDriveReference

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Gears

21 forward and 5 reverseReference

16 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discsReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

262.5 kWReference

287.1 kWReference

Type

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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336.5 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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325.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

314 cmReference

375 cmReference

Weight

14605 kgReference

16351 kgReference

Front tire

420/85R34Reference

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Rear tire

480/80R50Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50Reference

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Shipping weight

14605 kgReference

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Front axle

0 mmReference

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Bar rear axle

127 by 3048 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Ballasted weight

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22453 kgReference

Rear axle

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127 by 3048 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

240Reference

200Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Steiger 450 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the front left tractor fender, near the steps.Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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85.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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17749 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.