Head to head · Articulated

CaseIH Steiger 500 Quadtrac vs CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac

CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 500 Quadtrac
vs
CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 57–62

Engine Power

▲ Steiger 540 Quadtrac higher · +35 hp (+7%)
Steiger 500 Quadtrac500 hp
Steiger 540 Quadtrac535 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

Steiger 500 Quadtrac is in the 69th percentile; Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 81st · 62 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
Steiger 500 Quadtrac787 ci
Steiger 540 Quadtrac787 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

Steiger 500 Quadtrac is in the 37th percentile; Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 37th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Steiger 500 Quadtrac6
Steiger 540 Quadtrac6
Median Articulated Tractor6

Steiger 500 Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Steiger 500 Quadtrac16
Steiger 540 Quadtrac16
Median Articulated Tractor16

Steiger 500 Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 50th · 59 models

Steiger 500 Quadtrac (A)Steiger 540 Quadtrac (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHCaseIHSame
ModelSteiger 500 QuadtracSteiger 540 Quadtrac—
CategoryCrawler, ArticulatedArticulated—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
ManufacturerIvecoFPT—
Power Output500hp535hp▲ Steiger 540 Quadtrac+35 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement787ci787ciSame
Bore5.3in5.3inSame
Stroke5.9in5.9inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
TypeFull power shiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
WidthNot recorded36in—
Operating Weight54,290lb47,780lb▲ Steiger 500 Quadtrac+6,510 lb · +14%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)Pressure flow compensated—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydraulic articulated—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedIVN—
Hitch Category4NNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
Chassis TypeArticulated crawler4x4—
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeNot recordedHydraulic articulated—
Brake TypeElectro-hydraulic wet discsNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Steiger 500 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracDifference
StandardInterim Tier 4Tier 4—
Control SystemSelective catalytic reduction (SCR)Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)Same

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 69th percentile (500 hp)B · 81st percentile (535 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 37th percentile (787 ci)B · 37th percentile (787 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 73rd percentile (54,290 lb)B · 40th percentile (47,780 lb)
A · Steiger 500 QuadtracB · Steiger 540 QuadtracMedian Articulated Tractor
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