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CaseIH Optum 300 vs CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac

Verdict: CaseIH Optum 300 vs CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac

The CaseIH Optum 300 and the CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac leads on rated power with 306 hp against 300 hp. CaseIH Optum 300 is the lighter machine (10,500 kg vs 50,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac holds more fuel (946.2 L vs 628.3 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Optum 300 is the newer design (2016 vs 2013). In short: choose the CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Optum 300 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 Optum 300 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
300 hp
306 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIHReference
Pull at 6.0 KPHReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Original price
$490,556 (2026)Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
Drive
articulated crawlerReference
Variants
T7.315
similar New Holland modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
628.3 LReference
946.2 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
96.1 LReference
174.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
223.7 kWReference
Engine (max)
233.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
168.9 kWReference
194.7 kWReference
Displacement
6.7 LReference
8.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
104 x 132 mmReference
117 x 135 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Interim Tier 4Reference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
223.7 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
233.4 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high pressure common rail direct injectionReference
electronic high pressure common railReference
Cooling system
reversible pitchReference
viscous fanReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
168.9 kWReference
194.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
205.6 kWReference
228.5 kWReference
Engine
261.0 kWReference
Power
261.0 kWReference
Maximum Power
287.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
CVXDriveReference
Gears
infinite forward and infinite (2 range) reverse (4 range)Reference
16 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
201.3 kWReference
216.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
216.8 kWReference
258.3 kWReference
Type
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
full power shiftReference
Rear valves
4 or 5Reference
5Reference
Mid valves
1 or 3Reference
Pump flow
219.5 lpmReference
408.8 lpmReference
SCV flow
140.0 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVNReference
IIINReference
Control
electronic draft controlReference
lower link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
8700 kgReference
9072 kgReference
Rear Arms
telescopic link endsReference
fixedReference
Front lift
4399 kgReference
Drawbar
Cat. 3Reference
Category 4, SwingingReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000/1000E (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.375)Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000/1000E (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
214.3 kWReference
228.5 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
297 cmReference
406 cmReference
Weight
10500 kgReference
50800 to 51905 poundsReference
Front tire
420/85R24Reference
Rear tire
480/80R50Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R24. Rear: 480/80R50Reference
Length
528 cmReference
800 cmReference
Width
302 cmReference
60 cmReference
Height (cab)
336 cmReference
384 cmReference
Max weight
16000 kgReference
Bar rear axle
104 by 3022 mmReference
Min Width
243 cmReference
Max Width
365 cmReference
Front axle
114 mmReference
Flange rear axle
114 mmReference
Operating
23544 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
200Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
54.9 l/hourReference
62.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
11063 kgReference
15982 kgReference
CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac Tracks
Capacities
Max capacity
25787 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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