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CaseIH Steiger 540 vs CaseIH Steiger 600 Quadtrac

Verdict: CaseIH Steiger 540 vs CaseIH Steiger 600 Quadtrac

The CaseIH Steiger 540 and the CaseIH Steiger 600 Quadtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Steiger 540 leads on rated power with 478 hp against 477 hp. CaseIH Steiger 540 is the lighter machine (19,892 kg vs 24,405 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 600 Quadtrac holds more fuel (1779.0 L vs 1173.4 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Steiger 540 is the newer design (2014 vs 2011). In short: choose the CaseIH Steiger 540 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Steiger 600 Quadtrac 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
CaseIH Steiger 540 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH Steiger 600 Quadtrac Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
478 hp
477 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIHReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Steering
hydraulic articulatedReference
hydraulic powerReference
Brakes
engine brakeReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
Drive
articulated crawlerReference
Variants
540
wheeled tractorReference
600
wheeled tractorReference
540QT
crawler tractorReference
T9.600
similar New Holland modelReference
600QT
crawler tractorReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1722.2 LReference
1779.0 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
249.8 LReference
242.2 LReference
Engine
398.9 kWReference
447.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
329.2 kWReference
355.2 kWReference
Displacement
12.9 LReference
12.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
135 x 150 mmReference
135 x 150 mmReference
Emissions
Tier 4Reference
Interim Tier 4Reference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Power
398.9 kWReference
447.4 kWReference
Maximum Power
451.1 kWReference
492.2 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high pressure common railReference
Cooling system
hydraulically-driven fanReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
24Reference
Max power
329.2 kWReference
355.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
356.3 kWReference
355.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 2 reverseReference
16 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
352.7 kWReference
387.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
402.5 kWReference
399.6 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Valves
4 to 8Reference
Pump flow
427.7 lpmReference
SCV flow
132.5 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVNReference
4NReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
8900 kgReference
Rear Arms
quick couplerReference
Drawbar
Cat. 5Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1-3/4)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1811 (late)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
399.0 kWReference
386.1 kWReference
Rear valves
4 to 8Reference
Total flow
427.7 lpmReference
Rear lift
8948 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
391 cmReference
391 cmReference
Weight
19892 kgReference
24405 kgReference
Front tire
710/70R42Reference
Rear tire
710/70R42Reference
Ag front
710/70R42Reference
Ag rear
710/70R42Reference
Length
762 cmReference
Width
304 cmReference
Height (cab)
396 cmReference
Max weight
25401 kgReference
Front axle
114 by 3048 mmReference
Bar rear axle
114 by 3048 mmReference
Ballasted weight
25401 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
240Reference
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
104.8 l/hourReference
112.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
22063 kgReference
25593 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.

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