Compare/CaseIH Steiger 535QT Quadtrac vs CaseIH Steiger 550

CaseIH Steiger 535QT Quadtrac vs CaseIH Steiger 550

Verdict: CaseIH Steiger 535QT Quadtrac vs CaseIH Steiger 550

The CaseIH Steiger 535QT Quadtrac and the CaseIH Steiger 550 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Steiger 550 leads on rated power with 475 hp against 474 hp. CaseIH Steiger 550 is the lighter machine (19,979 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 550 holds more fuel (1722.2 L vs 1135.5 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Steiger 550 is the newer design (2011 vs 2008). In short: choose the CaseIH Steiger 550 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Steiger 535QT Quadtrac if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

474 hp

475 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$375,121 (2010)Reference

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Drive

articulated crawlerReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

535

wheeled tractorReference

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550

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wheeled tractorReference

550QT

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crawler tractorReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1135.5 LReference

1722.2 LReference

Engine

398.9 kWReference

410.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

303.0 kWReference

345.0 kWReference

Displacement

14.9 LReference

12.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

137 x 169 mmReference

135 x 150 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 3Reference

Interim Tier 4Reference

Power

398.9 kWReference

410.1 kWReference

Maximum Power

439.2 kWReference

451.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Starter volts

24Reference

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Max power

303.0 kWReference

345.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

353.2 kWReference

354.6 kWReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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234.7 LReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

full powershiftReference

full power shiftReference

Gears

16 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discsReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

352.7 kWReference

354.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

398.7 kWReference

399.9 kWReference

Valves

4 to 9 (without 3-point hitch)Reference

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Total flow

355.8 lpmReference

427.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

4NReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

8948 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independent optionalReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1-3/4)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

374.1 kWReference

386.7 kWReference

Rear valves

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4 to 8Reference

Pump flow

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132.5 lpmReference

Rear lift

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8899 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

391 cmReference

Weight

51000 to 52410 poundsReference

19979 kgReference

Shipping

23133 kgReference

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Operating

23773 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

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29937 kgReference

Rear axle

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139 by 3048 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

CaseIH Steiger 535QT Tracks

Width

111 cmReference

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Capacities

Max capacity

26308 kgReference

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Test results

Fuel use

102.6 l/hourReference

104.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

22709 kgReference

23565 kgReference

Steiger 550 Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the front left tractor fender, near the steps.Reference

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.