Case IH’s 2014 series of Steiger and Quadtrac tractors includes the new Quadtrac 540, Quadtrac 580 and top-of-the-range Quadtrac 620 that’s rated at 628hp and has a maximum power output of 692hp. The new models are the most powerful series production tractors in the world, and in addition they deliver almost 3,000Nm of torque and weigh 25t.
The Case IH Steiger series, meanwhile, is also extended with three new models, the Case IH Steiger 540, 580 and 620 with engine outputs of 543-628hp. These machines are now the most powerful wheeled tractors worldwide.
The chassis on the new Steiger 540, 580 and 620 has been adapted to their power output with integrated ballast and is equipped with heavy-duty components throughout, including larger axles and wheel hubs. The larger chassis on the Steiger with new, more stress-resistant drivetrain and transmission components, sets new industry standards in productivity, making these tractors the ideal solution for heavy pulling work during tillage and planting.
The Quadtrac chassis with four independently driven tracks offers a constant contact area of more than 5.6 square metres – about 25 per cent more than other tractors in this class. This adds up to increased traction, reduced ground pressure and virtually zero slip.
The numerous features that contribute to the key success factors and highlights of the Quadtrac series are the result of its uniquely designed and engineered concept. For example, the track units can pivot up and down by ten degrees. This guarantees a large area of ground contact in every operating situation and reduces ground compaction.
Working together with the independent and individual suspension on each track unit, the long wheelbase of 3.92m and the Quadtrac’s Positive Drive concept, power is transmitted 100 per cent. The centre-acting articulated linkage ensures consistent pressure on all four tracks. No additional ballast needs to be fitted to the Quadtrac.
Quadtracs can be steered under load in any working situation and offer optimum performance even in damp or difficult ground conditions. Weight distribution has already been factory-optimised with ballast for all work with 60 per cent in front and 40 per cent behind.
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Case IH’s wheeled Steiger range also gains three new high-power models. |
All new Steiger and Quadtrac models are powered by FPT Industrial Cursor 13 engines. This six-cylinder power source, with a a capacity of 12.9 litres and two intercoolers, enables a significant improvement in the thermal efficiency of the engine, without compromising the tractor’s pulling power with 2,941Nm of torque. A fuel tank capacity of 1,900 litres and 320 litres of AdBlue is provided for long working days in the field.
The new Steiger and Quadtrac series is one of the first tractor series from Case IH to be equipped with an SCR-only system to fulfil the stricter Stage IV emissions criteria. Integrating it in the latest generation of Efficient Power, it makes new and patented technology available for exhaust after-treatment.
The new engines, equipped with the unique Hi-eSCR technology and therefore having optimised combustion, continue to secure the pole position in fuel efficiency for the Case IH Quadtrac. This patented technology not only ensures excellent cost-effectiveness, but also a NOx transformation efficiency of 95 per cent – compared to between 80 and 85 per cent with other systems.
With Efficient Power, the exhaust treatment stage is performed outside the engine by a separate SCR-only system. More power, lower fuel consumption and enhanced reliability is achieved as a result.
The engines are factory-ready for the highest performance without increasing pollutant emissions or reducing efficiency. A precision-regulated combustion process without recycling exhaust gas through the engine means a noticeable decrease in fuel consumption.
In addition, the Steiger and Quadtrac have the largest cab in the industry with unrivalled all-round visibility. The Surveyor cab features exclusive cab suspension. This equalises jolts and minimises back-and-forth movement along the direction of travel as well as sideways movement, contributing to improved driving comfort and more control.
Numerous detail improvements have been implemented with cab in the new series. It has new ergonomic features such as seat ventilation on the driver’s seat and new wide-angle rear-view mirrors that can be heated and adjusted electronically. The driver’s seat can swivel by 40 degrees to improve visibility of mounted equipment and considerably reduce stress on the driver while monitoring implements.
Both the Steiger and Quadtrac now have the latest generation of Multicontroller, that features several detail improvements. Its new design makes it easier to operate, while the backlit controls enhance safety when working at night. Using the Multicontroller armrest you can control up to eight remotes as well as the automatic headland function.
An AFS Pro 700 colour monitor is integrated into the armrest and follows the movements of the driver’s seat. The AFS Pro 700 offers the latest standard of user friendliness for controlling all the automatic guidance functions offered by the AFS AccuGuide system, as well as key tractor functions such as hydraulic flow rates. The settings on the AFS Pro 700 can be customised so that precisely the information most important to the user is displayed for each application.
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The Quadtrac and Steiger’s Surveyor cab has been improved for 2014. |
All Steiger and Quadtrac tractors are equipped with Automatic Productivity Management (APM), which automatically selects the best combination of gear and engine speed for each implement and type of terrain. When APM is active, the driver only needs to enter the desired driving speed.
The fully-synchronised Full Powershift transmission provides 16 forward speeds and two reverse gears for an optimum performance spectrum and a maximum speed of 37km/hr. Reverse speeds of up to 13.5km/hr are possible.
Nine gears are available for working in the field. Speeds for the main working ranges are therefore ideally adaptable to the current job and working conditions.
The class 5 drawbar easily handles vertical forces of up to seven tonnes and the optional hitch ram lifts up to nine tonnes on all models in the Steiger and Quadtrac series. A rear PTO with 1,000rpm is also available as additional equipment, reaching maximum power at reduced engine speed.
An exclusive high-intensity lighting package with adjustable HID floodlights improves visibility at night with 360-degree illumination of the field. This lighting system is five to six times brighter than conventional systems and the HID lamps last 6,000 hours longer than standard tractor lights.
All Steiger and Quadtracs can be supplied with a complete AccuGuide guidance system factory-fitted. Expensive retrofit and installation time is saved as a result. The AccuGuide guidance system includes the very latest AFS372 generation of GPS receiver. This means you can receive the Russian Glonass signal at no extra charge for optimum reliability thanks to the higher number of satellites.
The new Quadtrac has an overall height of 3.77m and is 7.60m long. Fitted with 710mm tracks it is 2.99m wide. 910mm tracks are also available. With a wheelbase of 3.92m, it has the longest wheelbase in its class.
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