Compare/CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac vs CaseIH STX440QT Quadtrac

CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac vs CaseIH STX440QT Quadtrac

Verdict: CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac vs CaseIH STX440QT Quadtrac

The CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac and the CaseIH STX440QT Quadtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac leads on rated power with 402 hp against 399 hp. CaseIH STX440QT Quadtrac is the lighter machine (23,285 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 STX440QT Quadtrac holds more fuel (1135.5 L vs 946.2 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac is the newer design (2013 vs 2001). In short: choose the CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH STX440QT 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

Fit score

Best match

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CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

402 hp

399 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Gear 4 used for power test.Reference

Drive

articulated crawlerReference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

946.2 LReference

1135.5 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

174.1 LReference

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Engine

335.6 kWReference

328.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

263.2 kWReference

257.8 kWReference

Displacement

12.9 LReference

14.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

135 x 150 mmReference

137 x 169 mmReference

Emissions

Interim Tier 4Reference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Power

335.6 kWReference

328.1 kWReference

Maximum Power

369.1 kWReference

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Fuel system

electronic unit injector systemReference

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Cooling system

variable hydraulic fanReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

263.2 kWReference

257.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

299.9 kWReference

297.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Torque

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2237.4 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

287.1 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

338.5 kWReference

335.8 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Rear valves

5 (with 3-point)Reference

4 to 7Reference

Pump flow

427.7 lpmReference

208.2 lpmReference

SCV flow

132.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IVNl IIIN (optional)Reference

IVNReference

Control

lower link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

9072 kgReference

8845 kgReference

Rear Arms

fixedReference

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Drawbar

Category 4, SwingingReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

320.4 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

406 cmReference

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Weight

51000 to 55785 poundsReference

23285 kgReference

Length

800 cmReference

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Min Width

243 cmReference

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Max Width

365 cmReference

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Height (cab)

384 cmReference

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Front axle

114 mmReference

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Flange rear axle

114 mmReference

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Operating

25304 kgReference

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Operating weight

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23285 kgReference

Max weight

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24160 kgReference

Rear axle

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114 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

CaseIH Steiger 450 Rowtrac Tracks

Width

60 cmReference

111 cmReference

Capacities

Max capacity

25877 kgReference

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Test results

Fuel use

86.3 l/hourReference

83.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

20268 kgReference

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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.