Compare/CaseIH Magnum 405 vs CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac

CaseIH Magnum 405 vs CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 405 vs CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac

The CaseIH Magnum 405 and the CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 405 leads on rated power with 405 hp against 402 hp. CaseIH Magnum 405 is the lighter machine (14,605 kg vs 51,000 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac holds more fuel (946.2 L vs 677.5 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Magnum 405 is the newer design (2025 vs 2013). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 405 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

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CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

405 hp

402 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

Differential lock

electronic front and rearReference

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Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Drive

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articulated crawlerReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Variants

405 Rowtrac

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

677.5 LReference

946.2 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

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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335.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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263.2 kWReference

Power

—

335.6 kWReference

Maximum Power

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369.1 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic unit injector systemReference

Cooling system

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variable hydraulic fanReference

Max power

—

263.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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299.9 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 discReference

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

427.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IV/IIIReference

IVNl IIIN (optional)Reference

Rear lift

9026 kgReference

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Front lift

4275 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.375)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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338.5 kWReference

Rear valves

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5 (with 3-point)Reference

SCV flow

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132.5 lpmReference

Control

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lower link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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9072 kgReference

Rear Arms

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fixedReference

Drawbar

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Category 4, SwingingReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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320.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

314 cmReference

406 cmReference

Weight

14605 kgReference

51000 to 55785 poundsReference

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

114 mmReference

Bar rear axle

127 by 3048 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Length

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800 cmReference

Min Width

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243 cmReference

Max Width

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365 cmReference

Height (cab)

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384 cmReference

Flange rear axle

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114 mmReference

Operating

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25304 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

240Reference

200Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac Tracks

Width

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60 cmReference

Capacities

Max capacity

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25877 kgReference

Test results

Fuel use

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86.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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20268 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.