CaseIHModel A
CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac
Crawler
- power
- 550 hp
- displacement
- 787 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Crawler
CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac vs John Deere 9R 490
John DeereModel B
John Deere 9R 490
Row Crop
- power
- 483 hp
- displacement
- 827 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
CaseIHCaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 9R 490
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Crawler
Engine Power
▲ Steiger 550 Quadtrac higher · +67 hp (+14%)Steiger 550 Quadtrac550 hp
9R 490483 hp
Median Crawler Tractor200 hp
Steiger 550 Quadtrac is in the 93rd percentile; 9R 490 is in the 85th · 142 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 9R 490 higher · +40 ci (+5%)Steiger 550 Quadtrac787 ci
9R 490827 ci
Median Crawler Tractor468 ci
Steiger 550 Quadtrac is in the 81st percentile; 9R 490 is in the 86th · 191 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedSteiger 550 Quadtrac6
9R 4906
Median Crawler Tractor6
Steiger 550 Quadtrac is in the 50th percentile; 9R 490 is in the 50th · 192 models
Forward Gears
▲ 9R 490 higher · +2 (+13%)Steiger 550 Quadtrac16
9R 49018
Median Crawler Tractor10
Steiger 550 Quadtrac is in the 69th percentile; 9R 490 is in the 87th · 179 models
Steiger 550 Quadtrac (A)9R 490 (B)Median Crawler Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac | John Deere 9R 490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | John Deere | — |
| Model | Steiger 550 Quadtrac | 9R 490 | — |
| Category | Crawler, Articulated | Row Crop | — |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac | John Deere 9R 490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Iveco | John Deere | — |
| Model | Not recorded | RG6136U000924 | — |
| Power Output | 550hp | 483hp | ▲ Steiger 550 Quadtrac+67 hp · +14% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,100RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 787ci | 827ci | ▲ 9R 490+40 ci · +5% |
| Bore | 5.3in | 5.2in | ▲ Steiger 550 Quadtrac+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5.9in | 6.5in | ▲ 9R 490+0.6 in · +10% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac | John Deere 9R 490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 16-speed full power shift | Selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac | John Deere 9R 490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 313in | — |
| Height | Not recorded | 147in | — |
| Operating Weight | 53,804lb | 46,800lb | ▲ Steiger 550 Quadtrac+7,004 lb · +15% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac | John Deere 9R 490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) | Closed Center Pressure/Flow Compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic and articulated | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac | John Deere 9R 490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | IVN/IV | — |
| Hitch Category | 4N | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac | John Deere 9R 490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | articulated crawler | 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | Four wheel drive with duals | — |
| Steering Type | Not recorded | Hydrostatic and articulated | — |
| Brake Type | electro-hydraulic wet discs | Wet multiple disc hydraulically actuated by foot pedal | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac | John Deere 9R 490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac | John Deere 9R 490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 14.9gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac | John Deere 9R 490 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 200 hpA · 93rd percentile (550 hp)B · 85th percentile (483 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 468 ciA · 81st percentile (787 ci)B · 86th percentile (827 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 10A · 69th percentile (16)B · 87th percentile (18)
Operating Weight
median 23,320 lbA · 94th percentile (53,804 lb)B · 89th percentile (46,800 lb)
A · Steiger 550 QuadtracB · 9R 490Median Crawler Tractor