Head to head · Articulated

CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac vs CaseIH STX500QT Quadtrac

CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac
vs
CaseIHCaseIH STX500QT Quadtrac

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 57–62

Engine Power

▲ Steiger 540 Quadtrac higher · +35 hp (+7%)
Steiger 540 Quadtrac535 hp
STX500QT Quadtrac500 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 81st percentile; STX500QT Quadtrac is in the 69th · 62 models

Engine Displacement

▲ STX500QT Quadtrac higher · +128 ci (+16%)
Steiger 540 Quadtrac787 ci
STX500QT Quadtrac915 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 37th percentile; STX500QT Quadtrac is in the 78th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Steiger 540 Quadtrac6
STX500QT Quadtrac6
Median Articulated Tractor6

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; STX500QT Quadtrac is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
Steiger 540 Quadtrac16
STX500QT Quadtrac16
Median Articulated Tractor16

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; STX500QT Quadtrac is in the 50th · 59 models

Steiger 540 Quadtrac (A)STX500QT Quadtrac (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHCaseIHSame
ModelSteiger 540 QuadtracSTX500QT Quadtrac—
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracDifference
ManufacturerFPTCummins—
Power Output535hp500hp▲ Steiger 540 Quadtrac+35 hp · +7%
Rated RPM2,100RPMNot recorded—
Cylinders66Same
Displacement787ci915ci▲ STX500QT Quadtrac+128 ci · +16%
Bore5.3in5.4in▲ STX500QT Quadtrac+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.9in6.7in▲ STX500QT Quadtrac+0.8 in · +14%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracDifference
TypeFull power shiftFull Power ShiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracDifference
Width36inNot recorded—
Operating Weight47,780lb53,264lb▲ STX500QT Quadtrac+5,484 lb · +11%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracDifference
System TypePressure flow compensatedPressure Flow Compensating—
Steering TypeHydraulic articulatedHydrostatic Power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracDifference
Hitch TypeIVNNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracDifference
Chassis Type4x4Not recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydraulic articulatedHydrostatic Power—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH STX500QT QuadtracDifference
Starter TypeElectric12 Volts—

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracCaseIH STX500QT 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 · 69th percentile (500 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 827 ci
A · 37th percentile (787 ci)B · 78th percentile (915 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 · 57th percentile (53,264 lb)
A · Steiger 540 QuadtracB · STX500QT QuadtracMedian Articulated Tractor
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