Case IH Steiger 540

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Features

Endless Applications and All-season Productivity
Take control of every season, every application with the new intuitive, easy-to-use Steiger® series tractors with CVXDrive continuously variable transmission. It’s the first continuously variable transmission for an articulated 4WD tractor and delivers the highest horsepower available on the market —up to 605 peak horsepower – so you can take on year-round farming applications and specialty applications.

Configurations
Unmatched 4WD Tractor Adaptability

Wheeled
•Steiger wheeled models will keep you ready for any kind of row crop work, in any conditions. And with the 4WD force to boost your row crop operations, Steiger tractors are the ideal choice to pull your large planters and strip-till rigs.
•Longer wheelbase combined with Case IH exclusive high-flotation tires provides more traction with less compaction, even under load.
•Available on all Steiger models.

Quadtrac
•Industry-leading track technology features four individually driven, positive drive, oscillating tracks. Each track maintains constant contact with the ground for a great ride, optimal ground pressure, superior flotation and better traction.
•Exclusive positive-drive system delivers continuous power at all times, even in wet or slippery spots.
•Available on Steiger 470, 500, 540, 580, and 620.

Track Technology
Legendary 4-track Design
For 20 years, we’ve led and perfected track technology with our Steiger® Quadtrac® and Rowtrac™ tractors. One major advantage Steiger tractors have over any competition is their independent, 4-track design, which provides outstanding traction and flotation, better handling, less rutting and berming, and full power on the ground in curves and turns — offering flexibility to operate in a variety of conditions, and make the most of short operating windows.

Engine
The Most Powerful Tractor in the Industry
Steiger tractors offer up to 682 peak horsepower — the most in the industry. And with 10 percent Power Growth capabilities built into all our engines, they can handle even more in difficult conditions without compromising performance.

Reliable and Durable
Case IH 8.7L and 12.9L FPT engines are engineered and tested in Burr Ridge, IL. Our engines have clocked over 25 million hours on North American farms alone, making them field tested and field proven, providing the reliability you need.

Superior Operating Range
Steiger Quadtrac tractors feature a superior operating range, with rated power at 2100 RPM, peak power at 1900 RPM, and peak torque at 1400 RPM. Case IH tractors can be lugged to a lower engine RPM, producing more torque, than the competition. This means less downshifting or “kicking-to-neutral,” especially in tough field conditions.

Unmatched Fuel Efficiency
Case IH has been committed to an SCR-only solution for its unmatched fuel efficiency and power. Plus, it eliminates the need for additional components such as DPF and CEGR. You can enjoy greater productivity since the system allows for 600 hours between oil changes and doesn’t require regeneration.

Turbochargers
Two stage turbochagers feature a low pressure, cooling circuit system that provides increased power without compromising fuel efficiency. A small turbocharger delivers low-RPM responsiveness and a second, larger one delivers maximum boost at high RPMs. Each has its own intercooler and radiator for added efficiency. (Steiger 540, 580, 620)

Transmissions
For The First Time, A Choice Of Transmissions
Now you can choose between the new CVXDrive™ continuously variable transmission and the time-tested PowerDrive powershift transmission.

CVXDrive Continuously Variable Transmission
Set It and Forget It
Dial in the exact speed you need for the job — from 3 feet per minute up to 25 mph. No need to use the clutch or shift; the Steiger CVXDrive automatically selects the most efficient transmission range to work at the speed you need. Features familiar controls, including the integrated split-throttle on the MultiControl Armrest found in Magnum®, Optum®, Puma® and Maxxum® continuously variable transmission tractors.

Continuous Hydraulic Flow
The Steiger CVXDrive delivers unprecedented efficiency with greater precision and control over inputs, whether planting, seeding, fertilizing or spraying. It’s flexibility that aids year-round use for any number of jobs. Up to 605 peak horsepower on Steiger 540 hp models provides the power and torque needed for the toughest conditions you experience.

Add Productivity to Row Crop Applications
The Steiger tractor won’t take up space in the shed. From planting to harvest, CVXDrive puts you in greater control of every application, all year long. Including harvesting when pulling grain carts and hauling trailers and slurry tankers.

Expand Your Business With Specialty Applications
Your productivity can go beyond the typical agricultural use. Steiger CVXDrive tractors deliver the constant hydraulics and low-speed torque for multiple operation including: •Laying tile for subsurface drainage
•Land leveling and earth moving
•Land Reclamation


PowerDrive Powershift Transmission

Record-Setting Power and Performance
The Steiger 620 wheeled tractor with a PowerDrive powershift transmission led the competition and set records for drawbar fuel efficiency, drawbar horsepower and maximum pull at the 2017 Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory.

Fuel Saving
Uses operator input to provide automatic shifting that matches engine power and ground speed. Also helps save fuel — while planting at a constant 6 mph, you can save up to 24 percent on fuel while still achieving desired plant population.

Proven Ease of Use & Efficiency
The 16-speed PowerDrive powershift offers 20 percent faster shifting speed, with reliably smooth shifting that reduces operator fatigue, especially while roading or transporting equipment between fields. Plus, Case IH engineering tests have proven the enhancements to the PowerDrive can save up to 2 percent horsepower - helping you work more productively.

Made to Last
The PowerDrive transmission also features larger, helical-cut gears and clutch packs that deliver years of service while transmitting up to 682 peak horsepower to the ground for large-scale farming.

Operator Environment
Work Smarter and in Comfort, in Any Conditions
Comfort is a priority when you spend long days in the field, and Case IH delivers, thanks to input from our customers. The Steiger Surveyor® cab is the largest, most comfortable cab in the industry on a row crop chassis. And it’s so quiet, you can talk on your phone or multitask as needed to run your business.

Maximum Visibility
With 68 sq. ft. of glass and a 40-degree, right-hand swivel seat in the cab, Case IH Steiger tractors give you an exclusive 360-degree full field of vision. Forward visibility is optimized by the Steiger’s sloped hood, and rearward visibility provides an unobstructed view to the drawbar.

4-Way Suspended Cab
Our exclusive 4-Point Cab Suspension with shock-absorbing components at each corner of the cab stabilizes front-to-back, side-to-side and up-and-down motions, giving you a smooth ride regardless of terrain. With reduced jarring and bouncing, you’ll have greater focus on the job and more control over your tractor without fatigue and soreness at the end of a long day.

Multi-Function Handle
Adjust your speed, gears and direction, and much more without even raising your elbow. The Case IH MultiFunction control handle puts 85% of the controls operators use most at your fingertips. Guided by customer input, the MultiFunction handles features new raised, backlit buttons. You can tell them apart by touch alone, making it even simpler to switch between functions.

Comfortable Seating
Long days in the cab demand seating that’s still comfortable after 10, 12 or even more hours. The Surveyor® Cab delivers with a three-position ride control seat, which features an adjustable backrest and lumbar support. The heating and cooling option — with slide-out cushion for leg support — is ideal for working in seasonal temperature extremes.

LED Lights
When you have to do nighttime field work, nothing is more important than good lighting. Our new optional LED lighting packages improve visibility during nighttime operation, helping you work more efficiently and reducing operator fatigue and stress.

Automatic Differential Lock
Steiger tractors now operate more like Magnum tractors with an automatic differential lock, which pulls you through tough spots and reduces in-field compaction. The standard feature automatically engages and disengages, ensuring ease of use. It can also be manually overridden, giving you more more control over your tractor.

Steering System
The Case IH Advanced Steering system, which requires less effort to turn the wheel, now comes standard on all Steiger models. It gives you smooth and precise control of the tractor and implement at all speeds and makes transitioning easier from field to road and road to field. And unlike previous systems that required 4 full turns side to side in field applications, the new system requires only 3.5.

Hydraulics & Hitches
Work Easier with Hydraulics and Hitches that Work Harder

Hydraulic power that puts you in control
The Steiger Series Tractor hydraulic system uses the latest technology to provide an efficient, productive, user-friendly system. With 113 gallons per minute flowing through up to eight hydraulic remote valves, that’s enough hydraulic flow for even the biggest planters and air seeders in the industry. And it doesn't require a separate system or pump, meaning it's easier to monitor and more reliable.

Hitch lift capacity for any size job
Because no two jobs are the same, you need to rely on the ability to change things up on the fly. Good thing the three-point hitch lift capacity increases to 20,000 lbs. on Row Crop frame models, allowing for more versatility to handle just about any load. With four different hitches to choose from: standard drawbar, heavy duty drawbar, Class 5 yoke drawbar and Scraper drawbar, obstacles at work are no longer insurmountable. Providing you the power to plow, dig, haul and tract through anything with ease, no matter the conditions or usage.

Axle & Undercarriage
Robust Components Provide Better Reliability, Longer Life

Axles to keep the job on track
Steiger tractors feature massive, heavy-duty axles that can carry up to 66,000 pounds of operating weight. That’s the most weight any tractor of its class can handle, making it easier to cover more acres in a day and keeping the job on track. These enormous axles also feature unparalleled braking and hydraulic pressure, as well as lubricated and cooled wet internal brakes. The brakes have been redesigned to offer increased operating pressure for feel and modulation. This equates to built-in strength and durability for lower cost of operation and increased resale value. From moving silage to moving snow and working with the largest implements around, there’s a Steiger configuration built for every job.

Hardest working undercarriage in the field
The Steiger Rowtrac undercarriage is unique in its design, utilizing a narrow belt that allows you to get between rows in the field like a surgeon. The design also provides for more stability, featuring a vertical suspension system that uses rubber “donuts” that act like shock absorbers, keeping the suspension from shifting side to side and securing the tracks on the row for even more reliability. The undercarriage is maintenance-free, with on-the-go track self-tensioning and clear bearing caps for easily checking fluid levels, creating a hassle-free experience and making the Steiger Rowtrac undercarriage one that’s designed to work.

Advanced Farming Systems (AFS)
Take Control of Your Farm’s Potential
Built directly into your Case IH equipment, AFS components deliver intuitive precision farming solutions that reduce waste and increase overall efficiency all year round. From managing inputs during field preparation, planting and growing, to monitoring yield and moisture at harvest, AFS helps you uncover opportunities that turn potential into profit.

Explore AFS
Display
With single or dual options, the AFS Pro 700 display allows you to seamlessly monitor and control key machine functions across all Case IH equipment. The 10-inch screen is easy-to-read in daylight and adjusts for night visibility. It is fully customizable, with up to six run screens. Plus, it features ISO11783-compliant instrumentation that works with equipment from other manufacturers.

Guidance & Steering
Steiger tractors offer the industry’s first full autoguidance system in reverse for articulated 4WD tractors, perfect for irregular-shaped fields and point rows. Easy-to-use AFS AccuGuide with Advanced Line Acquisition ensures that each row is identical, eliminating the guesswork of row spacing. That means fewer end-of-row turns and overlaps. And the new AccuTurn feature enables hands-free, end-of-row turning to maximize efficiency and productivity. The system also controls traffic patterns and decreases compaction for overlapping passes -- benefits that bring higher yields.

Software
AFS software pulls together numerous sources of data about your farm and gives you the information you need to stay abreast of how things are changing. You own the information, so you decide how to use it. Adapt charts, graphs and layered maps for further analysis of variety / hybrid, plant populations and soil topographies. Or create boundaries, autoguidance lines, and compare farming practices and field-to-field yields from year to year.

Advanced Line Acquisition (ALA)
We’ve improved the way a Steiger tractor engages to a guidance line. ALA not only gets the tractor to the line quicker, but it also reduces overshoot. When planting or seeding, ALA will help you reduce overlap and the amount of missed areas on headland turns. With such precision, your overall farm efficiency will improve.

Maintenance & Uptime
Stay Up and Running with Steiger
From the frame construction to the heavy-duty powertrain, Case IH Steiger tractors are built for maximum uptime.

Ground-Level Service
Easy maintenance with ground level access to engine, transmission, hydraulic and axle fluids.

Maintenance-Free Undercarriage
The Case IH Quadtrac design is maintenance free, with clear caps, self-tensioning track, no grease zerks and debris ejection in mind.

600-Hour Oil Change Intervals
Industry-leading oil service change intervals help keep you in the field longer.

Extended Service Life Brakes
Brakes absorb more heat so they last longer and in more extreme conditions.

Case IH Dealers and Technicians
Ready to handle any service issues to keep you going.

Specifications

Make Case IH
Model Steiger 540 Quadtrac (2018-Present) Steiger 540 Wheeled (2018-Present)
Engine Performance   
Advertised Engine Power, Rated, hp (kW) 535 (399) 535 (399)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) 605 (451) 605 (451)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm 2100 2100
Power Boost, hp (kW) 70 (52) 70 (52)
Fuel Tank capacity, gal (L) 310 (1173) 310 (1173)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank capacity, gal (L) 85 (322) 66 (250)
PTO Performance   
PTO Horsepower, Basic / Optional Transmission, hp (kW) 473 (353) 473 (353)
PTO Speeds, rpm 1000 1000
PTO operational Type (Independent; Live; Continuous) Independent Independent
Basic Engine   
Engine Make Case IH FPT Case IH FPT
Engine Model 12.9 L, Two-Stage Turbo 12.9 L, Two-Stage Turbo
Number of Cylinders 6 6
Displacement, cu in (L) 787 (12.9) 787 (12.9)
Engine Bore, in (mm) 5.31 (135) 5.31 (135)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) 5.91 (150) 5.91 (150)
Block Design, Replaceable Liners Wet liners Wet liners
Aspiration, Turbocharged or Naturally Aspirated Two-Stage Turbocharged, Inter- & Aftercooled Two-Stage Turbocharged, Inter- & Aftercooled
Fuel System   
Fuel System Description High Pressure Common Rail High Pressure Common Rail
Fuel System Control, Electronic or Mechanical Electronic Electronic
Fuel Injection to combustion chamber, Direct or Indirect Direct Direct
Emission and Exhaust Treatment   
Emission Level, US EPA Tier Tier 4B / Final Tier 4B / Final
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) w/Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) SCR w/ DEF SCR w/ DEF
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) No No
Cleanup Catalyst (CUC) CUC standard CUC standard
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) DOC standard DOC standard
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) No No
Exhaust Pipe, Vertical stack or Horizontal Vertical stack Vertical stack
Cooling System   
Fan Drive Type Hydraulic fan drive Hydraulic fan drive
Electrical System   
System Rating, Volts 12 V System; 24 V Start 12 V System; 24 V Start
Alternator Rating, Amps 240 240
Basic Transmission Configuration   
Manufacturer's Description PowerDrive PowerDrive
Transmission Type Full powershift Full powershift
Number of Forward / Reverse Speeds 16F / 2R 16F / 2R
Maximum Speed Forward, mph (kph) 25 (40) 25 (40)
Creeper Range Available No No
Shuttle (Forward-Reverse) Available Yes Yes
Optional Transmission 1   
Manufacturer's Description CVXDrive CVXDrive
Transmission Type Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Number of Forward / Reverse Speeds Infinite, 4 ranges Infinite, 4 ranges
Optional Transmission 2   
Manufacturer's Description No option No option
Transmission Type No option No option
Number of Forward / Reverse Speeds No option No option
Wheel or Track Configuration   
Drive Wheels or Tracks; 2WD, 4WD, 2WD / 4WD, 2 Tracks or 4 Tracks 4 Tracks 4WD
Steering Configuration: Front Steer, Frame Articulated, or Track-type Steer Frame Articulated Frame Articulated
Rear Axle Assembly   
Final Drive Location and Description Planetary & Planetary Drop Gear Inboard Compound Planetary
Axle Output End, Flange or Bar Flange Bar
Axle Bar Diameter, in (mm) No bar axle 4.5 (115)
Front Axle   
Suspended Front Axle Available No No
Brakes   
Service Brake Type Wet disc Wet disc
Hydraulic System   
Hydraulic System Type Pressure Flow Compensated Pressure Flow Compensated
Main Hydraulic Pump Type Single pump std; TwinFlow opt. Single pump std; TwinFlow opt.
Implement Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) 42 (159) 42 (159)
Optional Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) 57 (216); 113 (428) 57 (216); 113 (428)
Number of Standard Remote Valves 4 std; up to 8 total 4 std; up to 8 total
3-Point Hitch Features   
3-Point Hitch Category Category 4N Quick Coupler Category 4N Quick Coupler
Optional Hitch Category No option No option
Draft Sensing or Lift Control Three Position, Lift, Hold, Lower Three Position, Lift, Hold, Lower
Draft Link Ends Telescopic Quick Coupler Quick Coupler
3-Point Hitch Lift Capacity   
Standard Lift Capacity 24 Inches behind pin, lb (kg) 19,728 (8949) 19,621 (8900)
Optional Lift Capacity 24 Inches behind pin, lb (kg) No option No option
Standard Lift Capacity at lift pin, lb (kg) np np
Optional Lift Capacity at lift pin, lb (kg) No option No option
Drawbar   
Drawbar Description Category 4; Cat 5 opt. Category 4; Cat 5 opt.
Wheelbase / Trackbase   
Wheelbase, 2WD, in (mm) No 2WD No 2WD
Wheelbase/Trackbase, MFD/4WD or Track, in (mm) 154 (3912) 154 (3912)
Length   
Length, 2WD, incl. Hitch/Drawbar, in (mm) No 2WD No 2WD
Length, MFD/4WD or track, incl. Hitch/Drawbar, in (mm) np 300 (7615)
Vertical Dimensions   
Height to Top of Cab, in (mm) np 156 (3963)
Height to Top of ROPS raised, in (mm) No open ROPS No open ROPS
Width w/Tires or Tracks   
Overall Width, with standard wheels or tracks, in (mm) 118 to 124 (2997 to 3150) 120 (3048) bar axle ends
Weight (w/Tires or Tracks)   
Weight, 2WD w/ROPS, lb (kg) No 2WD No 2WD
Weight, MFD/4WD w/ROPS, lb (kg) Track, No MFD; No open ROPS No open ROPS
Weight, 2WD w/Cab, lb (kg) No 2WD No 2WD
Weight, MFD/4WD or Tracks w/Cab, without ballast, lb (kg) 52,621 (23868) 46,340 (21020)
Weight, Total allowable, w/maximum ballast, lb (kg) 64,000 (29030) 56,000 (25401)
Tire / Track Size   
Front Tire Size, 2WD See Track Size No 2WD
Front Tire Size orTrack Width, MFD/4WD or Track 30 or 36 (762 or 914) Rubber Track 710/70 R42, R1W Duals
Rear Tire Size or Track Width 30 or 36 (762 or 914) Rubber Track 710/70 R42, R1W Duals
Sales Literature   
Literature Number CIH1707105 CIH1707105
Literature Date 8/1/2017 8/1/2017
Secondary Literature Source   
Secondary Literature Number TA-1501-17 TA-1501-17
Secondary Literature Date 6/1/2017 6/1/2017
Other Documentation   
Document Number -- --
Document Date -- --
Status and Entry Dates   
Manufacturing Status, Current or Archive Current Current
First Entry Date 9/19/2017 9/19/2017
Revision Date -- --
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