Head to head · Articulated

CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac vs CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac

CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac
vs
CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 57–62

Engine Power

▲ Steiger 550 Quadtrac higher · +15 hp (+3%)
Steiger 540 Quadtrac535 hp
Steiger 550 Quadtrac550 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 81st percentile; Steiger 550 Quadtrac is in the 86th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
Steiger 540 Quadtrac787 ci
Steiger 550 Quadtrac787 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 37th percentile; Steiger 550 Quadtrac is in the 37th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Steiger 540 Quadtrac6
Steiger 550 Quadtrac6
Median Articulated Tractor6

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; Steiger 550 Quadtrac is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Steiger 540 Quadtrac16
Steiger 550 Quadtrac16
Median Articulated Tractor16

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; Steiger 550 Quadtrac is in the 50th · 59 models

Steiger 540 Quadtrac (A)Steiger 550 Quadtrac (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 550 QuadtracDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHCaseIHSame
ModelSteiger 540 QuadtracSteiger 550 Quadtrac—
CategoryArticulatedCrawler, Articulated—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 550 QuadtracDifference
ManufacturerFPTIveco—
Power Output535hp550hp▲ Steiger 550 Quadtrac+15 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement787ci787ciSame
Bore5.3in5.3inSame
Stroke5.9in5.9inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 550 QuadtracDifference
TypeFull power shift16-speed full power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 550 QuadtracDifference
Width36inNot recorded—
Operating Weight47,780lb53,804lb▲ Steiger 550 Quadtrac+6,024 lb · +13%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 550 QuadtracDifference
System TypePressure flow compensatedclosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydraulic articulatedNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 550 QuadtracDifference
Hitch TypeIVNNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryNot recorded4N—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 550 QuadtracDifference
Chassis Type4x4articulated crawler—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydraulic articulatedNot recorded—
Brake TypeNot recordedelectro-hydraulic wet discs—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 550 QuadtracDifference
Starter TypeElectricNot recorded—

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH Steiger 550 QuadtracDifference
StandardTier 4Not recorded—
Control SystemSelective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)Not recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 450 hp
A · 81st percentile (535 hp)B · 86th percentile (550 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 · 40th percentile (47,780 lb)B · 63rd percentile (53,804 lb)
A · Steiger 540 QuadtracB · Steiger 550 QuadtracMedian Articulated Tractor
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