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CaseIH Steiger 480 vs CaseIH Steiger 485QT Quadtrac
Verdict: CaseIH Steiger 480 vs CaseIH Steiger 485QT Quadtrac
The CaseIH Steiger 480 and the CaseIH Steiger 485QT Quadtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 429 hp. CaseIH Steiger 480 is the lighter machine (20,250 kg vs 22,226 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 485QT Quadtrac is the newer design (2008 vs 2007). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
429 hp
429 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
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Original price
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$359,521 (2010)Reference
Drive
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articulated crawlerReference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1135.5 LReference
1135.5 LReference
Engine
357.9 kWReference
361.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
291.7 kWReference
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Displacement
14.9 LReference
12.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
137 x 169 mmReference
135 x 150 mmReference
Power
357.9 kWReference
361.7 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
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Compression
17.0:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
2417.7 NmReference
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Starter volts
24Reference
24Reference
Max power
291.7 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
319.9 kWReference
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Emissions
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Tier 3Reference
Maximum Power
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398.2 kWReference
Oil capacity
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31.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 2 reverseReference
16 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
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powershiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
316.9 kWReference
319.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
360.3 kWReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
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Pump flow
340.7 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IVNReference
4NReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
8899 kgReference
8948 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independent optionalReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Valves
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4 to 9 (without 3-point hitch)Reference
Total flow
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340.7 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
391 cmReference
391 cmReference
Weight
20250 kgReference
22226 kgReference
Front tire
520/85R42Reference
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Rear tire
520/85R42Reference
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Ag front
520/85R42Reference
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Ag rear
520/85R42Reference
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Operating weight
20250 kgReference
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Max weight
24494 kgReference
26308 kgReference
Shipping weight
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22226 kgReference
Test results
Fuel use
95.4 l/hourReference
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Max pull
20240 kgReference
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Variants
485
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wheeled tractorReference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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175Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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1000Reference
Battery volts
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12Reference
CaseIH Steiger 485QT Tracks
Width
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111 cmReference
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.