Compare/CaseIH Steiger 535 vs CaseIH STX530QT Quadtrac

CaseIH Steiger 535 vs CaseIH STX530QT Quadtrac

Verdict: CaseIH Steiger 535 vs CaseIH STX530QT Quadtrac

The CaseIH Steiger 535 and the CaseIH STX530QT Quadtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH STX530QT Quadtrac leads on rated power with 474 hp against 473 hp. CaseIH Steiger 535 is the lighter machine (19,341 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 Steiger 535 is the newer design (2008 vs 2006). In short: choose the CaseIH STX530QT Quadtrac for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Steiger 535 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

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Rated power

473 hp

474 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$318,437 (2010)Reference

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Drive

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articulated crawlerReference

Final drives

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offset 3-planetaryReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

535 Quadtrac

articulated crawlerReference

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STX530

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wheeled tractorReference

STX530QT

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crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1135.5 LReference

Engine

398.9 kWReference

Displacement

15.0 LReference

14.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

137 x 169 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 3Reference

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Power

398.9 kWReference

Maximum Power

439.2 kWReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

24Reference

Oil capacity

49.2 LReference

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Drawbar (tested)

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303.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Max power

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303.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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353.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

352.7 kWReference

Type

full power shiftReference

Valves

4 to 9 (without 3-point hitch)Reference

Total flow

355.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

4NReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

8899 kgReference

8948 kgReference

Rear PTO

independent optionalReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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398.7 kWReference

Pump flow

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355.8 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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374.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

391 cmReference

Weight

19341 kgReference

51000 to 52410 poundsReference

Front tire

800/70R38Reference

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Rear tire

800/70R38Reference

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Ag front

800/70R38Reference

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Ag rear

800/70R38Reference

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Width

111 cmReference

91 cmReference

Front axle

114 mmReference

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Rear axle

114 mmReference

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Shipping

19341 kgReference

23133 kgReference

Max Drawbar

4989 kgReference

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Operating

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23773 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

200Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

1000Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

24494 kgReference

CaseIH STX530QT Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

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102.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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22709 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.