Head to head · Utility

CaseIH Steiger 480 vs Challenger 1050

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH Steiger 480

Utility

power
480 hp
displacement
912 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
16
Full Steiger 480 specs
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ChallengerModel B

Challenger 1050

Row Crop

power
485 hp
displacement
758 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full 1050 specs
CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 480
vs
ChallengerChallenger 1050

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 5,107–5,720

Engine Power

▲ 1050 higher · +5 hp (+1%)
Steiger 480480 hp
1050485 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

Steiger 480 is in the 99th percentile; 1050 is in the 99th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Steiger 480 higher · +154 ci (+20%)
Steiger 480912 ci
1050758 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

Steiger 480 is in the 99th percentile; 1050 is in the 96th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Steiger 4806
10506
Median Utility Tractor4

Steiger 480 is in the 93rd percentile; 1050 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models

Operating Weight

▲ Steiger 480 higher · +13,030 lb (+41%)
Steiger 48044,645 lb
105031,615 lb
Median Utility Tractor5,303 lb

Steiger 480 is in the 99th percentile; 1050 is in the 98th · 5,107 models

Steiger 480 (A)1050 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Steiger 480Challenger 1050Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelSteiger 4801050—
CategoryUtilityRow Crop—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Steiger 480Challenger 1050Difference
ManufacturerCumminsMAN—
ModelQSX15Not recorded—
Power Output480hp485hp▲ 1050+5 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,000RPM1,700RPM▲ Steiger 480+300 RPM · +18%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement912ci758ci▲ Steiger 480+154 ci · +20%
Bore5.4in5in▲ Steiger 480+0.4 in · +8%
Stroke6.7in6.5in▲ Steiger 480+0.2 in · +3%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Steiger 480Challenger 1050Difference
TypeFull power shiftContinuously-variable transmission—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Steiger 480Challenger 1050Difference
LengthNot recorded242in—
WidthNot recorded108in—
HeightNot recorded136in—
Operating Weight44,645lb31,615lb▲ Steiger 480+13,030 lb · +41%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Steiger 480Challenger 1050Difference
System TypePFCLoad-sensing—
Steering TypeArticulated powerPower—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH Steiger 480Challenger 1050Difference
TypeNot recordedRear PTO - Independent—
Speed 1Not recorded1,000rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Steiger 480Challenger 1050Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedType IV/IVN—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 4—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Steiger 480Challenger 1050Difference
Chassis Type4x4 articulated 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WD—
Drive Type4WD4-Wheel Drive—
Steering TypeArticulated powerPower—
Brake TypeNot recordedHydraulic wet disc—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Steiger 480Challenger 1050Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded24V—
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Steiger 480Challenger 1050Difference
StandardNot recordedTier IV—
Control SystemNot recordedDOC, DPF, SCR—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Steiger 480Challenger 1050Difference
TypeNot recordedCab with air-conditioning—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 99th percentile (480 hp)B · 99th percentile (485 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 99th percentile (912 ci)B · 96th percentile (758 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 99th percentile (44,645 lb)B · 98th percentile (31,615 lb)
A · Steiger 480B · 1050Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH Steiger 480Full spec pageChallenger 1050