CaseIH Steiger 485QT Quadtrac vs CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac
Verdict: CaseIH Steiger 485QT Quadtrac vs CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac
The CaseIH Steiger 485QT Quadtrac and the CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac leads on rated power with 435 hp against 429 hp. CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac is the lighter machine (19,736 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 holds more fuel (1135.5 L vs 946.2 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac is the newer design (2014 vs 2008). In short: choose the CaseIH Steiger 500 Rowtrac for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Steiger 485QT Quadtrac if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.