Overview
The CaseIH Steiger 525 is a powerful four-wheel drive tractor built in Fargo, North Dakota, featuring a 12.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine that delivers a maximum gross power of 570.1 hp. This articulated machine is designed for high-capacity farming with a max weight capacity of 56,000 lbs and a Cat 4 drawbar capable of supporting 6,000 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Heavy-Duty Towing:
With a 6,000 lb max drawbar capacity and a 570.1 hp engine, this tractor is engineered to pull heavy implements using its Cat 4 hitch and PowerDrive or CVXDrive transmission options.
High-Capacity Field Work:
The massive 310-gallon fuel tank and Tier IV emissions-compliant 12.9L engine allow for extended operating hours in large-scale farming applications without frequent refueling stops.
Precision Implement Control:
The closed-center hydraulic system with 4 to 8 valves and a 42 gpm pump flow provides the necessary power and flexibility to operate complex hydraulic tools and heavy rear-lift requirements up to 21,903 lbs.
Production
| Description | Built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | CaseIH (a part of CNH) |
Engine
| Engine type | FPT 12.9L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 42 gal (159.0 L) |
| Fuel tank | 310 gal (1173.4 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.31x5.91 inches (135 x 150 mm) |
| Description | FPT Cursor 13 / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 787 ci (12.9 L) |
| Emissions | Tier IV |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 570.1 hp (425.1 kW) |
| Rated Power (gross) | 517.8 hp (386.1 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 517.8 hp (386.1 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 570.1 hp (425.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 508.9 hp (379.5 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 17 forward and 2 reverse / infinite forward and reverse |
|---|---|
| Transmission | PowerDrive / CVXDrive |
| Type | full power shift / continuously-variable transmission |
| Description | continuously-variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 17-speed full power shift |
| Description | continuously-variable transmission |
| Transmission type | 17-speed full power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Articulated power steering |
| Differential lock | automatic front and rear |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | planetary |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 42 gpm (159.0 lpm) |
|---|---|
| SCV flow | 35 gpm (132.5 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 4 to 8 |
Hitch
| Drawbar | Cat 4 |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 21903 lbs (9935 kg) |
| Rear Type | IVN/III |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Electrical
| Batteries | 3 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 950 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 240 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Bar rear axle | 5 by 120 inches (127 by 3048 mm) |
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| Front axle | Bar: 5 by 120 inches (127 by 3048 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 148 inches (375 cm) |
| Weight | 40800 lbs (18506 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 148 inches (375 cm) |
CaseIH Steiger 525 Weight
| Max capacity | 56000 lbs (25401 kg) |
|---|---|
| Max Drawbar | 6000 lbs (Cat 4) (2721 kg) |
| Shipping | 40800 lbs (18506 kg) |
References
| Description | TAFS Connect Steiger published in 2024, by New Holland |
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