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CaseIH Steiger 550 vs CaseIH Steiger 580
Verdict: CaseIH Steiger 550 vs CaseIH Steiger 580
The CaseIH Steiger 550 and the CaseIH Steiger 580 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Steiger 580 leads on rated power with 477 hp against 475 hp. CaseIH Steiger 550 is the lighter machine (19,979 kg vs 21,839 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 580 is the newer design (2014 vs 2011). In short: choose the CaseIH Steiger 580 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Steiger 550 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
475 hp
477 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Steering
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hydraulic articulatedReference
Brakes
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engine brakeReference
Trailer brakes
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hydraulicReference
Variants
550
wheeled tractorReference
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580
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wheeled tractorReference
550QT
crawler tractorReference
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580QT
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crawler tractorReference
T9.645
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similar New Holland modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
1722.2 LReference
1722.2 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
234.7 LReference
249.8 LReference
Engine
410.1 kWReference
432.5 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
345.0 kWReference
369.3 kWReference
Displacement
12.9 LReference
12.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
135 x 150 mmReference
135 x 150 mmReference
Emissions
Interim Tier 4Reference
Tier 4Reference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Power
410.1 kWReference
432.5 kWReference
Maximum Power
451.1 kWReference
475.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Max power
345.0 kWReference
369.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
354.6 kWReference
356.0 kWReference
Fuel system
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electronic high pressure common railReference
Cooling system
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hydraulically-driven fanReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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24Reference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 2 reverseReference
16 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
354.2 kWReference
352.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
399.9 kWReference
402.9 kWReference
Type
full power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Rear valves
4 to 8Reference
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Pump flow
132.5 lpmReference
427.7 lpmReference
Total flow
427.7 lpmReference
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Rear Type
4NReference
IVNReference
Rear lift
8899 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1-3/4)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
386.7 kWReference
399.6 kWReference
Valves
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4 to 8Reference
SCV flow
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132.5 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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8900 kgReference
Rear Arms
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quick couplerReference
Drawbar
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Cat. 5Reference
Engine RPM
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1000@1811Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
391 cmReference
391 cmReference
Weight
19979 kgReference
21839 kgReference
Ballasted weight
29937 kgReference
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Rear axle
139 by 3048 mmReference
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Front tire
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710/70R42Reference
Rear tire
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710/70R42Reference
Ag front
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710/70R42Reference
Ag rear
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710/70R42Reference
Length
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762 cmReference
Width
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304 cmReference
Height (cab)
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396 cmReference
Max weight
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29937 kgReference
Front axle
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139 by 3048 mmReference
Bar rear axle
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139 by 3048 mmReference
Steiger 550 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the front left tractor fender, near the steps.Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
240Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
104.5 l/hourReference
107.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
23565 kgReference
24754 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.