CaseIH STX480 vs CaseIH STX500QT Quadtrac
Verdict: CaseIH STX480 vs CaseIH STX500QT Quadtrac
The CaseIH STX480 and the CaseIH STX500QT Quadtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH STX500QT Quadtrac leads on rated power with 440 hp against 429 hp. CaseIH STX480 is the lighter machine (20,250 kg vs 24,160 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH STX480 is the newer design (2006 vs 2004). In short: choose the CaseIH STX500QT Quadtrac for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH STX480 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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.