Compare/CaseIH Steiger 485QT Quadtrac vs CaseIH STX480

CaseIH Steiger 485QT Quadtrac vs CaseIH STX480

Verdict: CaseIH Steiger 485QT Quadtrac vs CaseIH STX480

The CaseIH Steiger 485QT Quadtrac and the CaseIH STX480 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 429 hp. CaseIH STX480 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 2006). 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

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Best match

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Rated power

429 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$359,521 (2010)Reference

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Drive

articulated crawlerReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Final drives

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inboard compound planetary (STX480 HD)Reference

Variants

485

wheeled tractorReference

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STX480

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wheeled tractorReference

STX5480QT

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1135.5 LReference

Engine

361.7 kWReference

357.9 kWReference

Displacement

12.9 LReference

14.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

135 x 150 mmReference

137 x 169 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 3Reference

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Power

361.7 kWReference

357.9 kWReference

Maximum Power

398.2 kWReference

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Compression

16.5:1Reference

17.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Starter volts

24Reference

Oil capacity

31.0 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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291.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Max power

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291.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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319.9 kWReference

Transmission

powershiftReference

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Gears

16 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

319.9 kWReference

316.9 kWReference

Valves

4 to 9 (without 3-point hitch)Reference

4Reference

Total flow

340.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

4NReference

IVNReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

8948 kgReference

8899 kgReference

Rear PTO

independent optionalReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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360.3 kWReference

Type

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full power shiftReference

Pump flow

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340.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

391 cmReference

Weight

22226 kgReference

20250 kgReference

Shipping weight

22226 kgReference

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Max weight

26308 kgReference

24494 kgReference

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

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

175Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

1000Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

CaseIH Steiger 485QT Tracks

Width

111 cmReference

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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.