Compare/CaseIH Steiger 425 Rowtrac vs CaseIH STX480

CaseIH Steiger 425 Rowtrac vs CaseIH STX480

Verdict: CaseIH Steiger 425 Rowtrac vs CaseIH STX480

The CaseIH Steiger 425 Rowtrac and the CaseIH STX480 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH STX480 leads on rated power with 429 hp against 419 hp. CaseIH STX480 is the lighter machine (20,250 kg vs 23,677 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 425 Rowtrac holds more fuel (1286.9 L vs 1135.5 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Steiger 425 Rowtrac is the newer design (2024 vs 2006). In short: choose the CaseIH STX480 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Steiger 425 Rowtrac 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

419 hp

429 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

CaseIHReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

articulated crawlerReference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

inboard compound planetary (STX480 HD)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1286.9 LReference

1135.5 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

159.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

312.6 kWReference

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Engine (max)

343.5 kWReference

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Displacement

12.9 LReference

14.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

135 x 150 mmReference

137 x 169 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Rated Power (gross)

312.6 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

343.5 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Engine

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357.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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291.7 kWReference

Power

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357.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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17.0:1Reference

Max power

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291.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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319.9 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 discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

300.8 kWReference

316.9 kWReference

Type

continuously-variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Valves

4 to 8Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

427.7 lpmReference

340.7 lpmReference

SCV flow

132.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IVN/IIIReference

IVNReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

9935 kgReference

8899 kgReference

Drawbar

Cat 5Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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360.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

406 cmReference

391 cmReference

Weight

23677 kgReference

20250 kgReference

Front axle

3048 mmReference

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Flange rear axle

3048 mmReference

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Shipping

23677 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

6804 kgReference

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Front tire

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520/85R42Reference

Rear tire

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520/85R42Reference

Ag front

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520/85R42Reference

Ag rear

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520/85R42Reference

Operating weight

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20250 kgReference

Max weight

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24494 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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114 mmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 447 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

330Reference

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Batteries

3Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

CaseIH Steiger 425 Rowtrac Tracks

Width

76 cmReference

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Capacities

Max capacity

27216 kgReference

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Variants

STX480

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wheeled tractorReference

STX5480QT

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crawlerReference

Test results

Fuel use

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95.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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20240 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.