Head to head · Articulated

CaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac vs New Holland T9.600 SmartTrax II

CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 540 Quadtrac
vs
New HollandNew Holland T9.600 SmartTrax II

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Articulated

n = 41–62

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
Steiger 540 Quadtrac535 hp
T9.600 SmartTrax II535 hp
Median Articulated Tractor450 hp

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 81st percentile; T9.600 SmartTrax II is in the 81st · 62 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
Steiger 540 Quadtrac787 ci
T9.600 SmartTrax II787 ci
Median Articulated Tractor827 ci

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 37th percentile; T9.600 SmartTrax II is in the 37th · 61 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Steiger 540 Quadtrac6
T9.600 SmartTrax II6
Median Articulated Tractor6

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; T9.600 SmartTrax II is in the 50th · 61 models

Forward Gears

▲ T9.600 SmartTrax II higher · +1 (+6%)
Steiger 540 Quadtrac16
T9.600 SmartTrax II17
Median Articulated Tractor16

Steiger 540 Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; T9.600 SmartTrax II is in the 89th · 59 models

Steiger 540 Quadtrac (A)T9.600 SmartTrax II (B)Median Articulated Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracNew Holland T9.600 SmartTrax IIDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHNew Holland—
ModelSteiger 540 QuadtracT9.600 SmartTrax II—
CategoryArticulatedArticulatedSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracNew Holland T9.600 SmartTrax IIDifference
ManufacturerFPTFPTSame
ModelNot recordedCursor 13 TST—
Power Output535hp535hpSame
Rated RPM2,100RPM2,100RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement787ci787ciSame
Bore5.3in5.3inSame
Stroke5.9in5.9inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracNew Holland T9.600 SmartTrax IIDifference
TypeFull power shiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracNew Holland T9.600 SmartTrax IIDifference
Width36in36inSame
Operating Weight47,780lb58,730lb▲ T9.600 SmartTrax II+10,950 lb · +23%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracNew Holland T9.600 SmartTrax IIDifference
System TypePressure flow compensatedClosed center load sensing (CCLS)—
Steering TypeHydraulic articulatedHydrostatic power articulated—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracNew Holland T9.600 SmartTrax IIDifference
Hitch TypeIVNIVN Opt—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedCategory 3—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracNew Holland T9.600 SmartTrax IIDifference
Chassis Type4x4Not recorded—
Drive Type4WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydraulic articulatedHydrostatic power articulated—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracNew Holland T9.600 SmartTrax IIDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracNew Holland T9.600 SmartTrax IIDifference
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 · 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 · 89th percentile (17)

Operating Weight

median 51,335 lb
A · 40th percentile (47,780 lb)B · 83rd percentile (58,730 lb)
A · Steiger 540 QuadtracB · T9.600 SmartTrax IIMedian Articulated Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH Steiger 540 QuadtracFull spec pageNew Holland T9.600 SmartTrax II