Case IH Steiger® Tractors

Case IH Steiger® line will introduce five new models for 2008, including four-wheel drive and Quadtrac® configurations with up to 589 peak horsepower and enhanced fuel efficiency.

2008 Steiger models

New Turbo Compound in Steiger 485 boosts fuel efficiency
The proven 12.9-liter engine previously used in mid-sized Steiger models is now enhanced with an exclusive new “compound turbocharger” technology standard in the new Steiger 485. This is essentially the same engine that has been used in the Steiger 380 and 430 models, with one major change: Turbo Compound technology for outstanding fuel efficiency.

Enhanced center-pull drawbar design
Because Case IH Steiger customers are pulling bigger, heavier implements than ever, the company made several enhancements to the center-pull drawbar design like the hanger bar’s size increases from 1.5 to 1.75 inches, improving bend strength by 37 percent for the heaviest loads.

The hanger bar is now integral to the chassis, improving stress distribution. It now extends through the side frame, and is welded on both sides for increased strength. The design uses a 2.5-inch solid bar design with a heavier, 1-inch-thick support plate, and is interchangeable between all frame sizes.

Industry’s first complete factory-installed autoguidance
Previous Steiger tractors came standard as “AccuGuide Ready” -- allowing autoguidance to be added in the field. Now, the 2008 models take the growing popularity of autoguidance one step further by offering the complete AFS AccuGuide autoguidance system factory-installed.

Steiger AccuSteer™ II system
Exclusively from Case IH, the AccuSteer™ II system is a four-wheel drive articulated tractor system available on the Steiger 335 model for row crop applications, where precision steering is critical. Design enhancements for 2008 include improved performance and reliability; system hydraulics and electronics integrated with the base tractor; all new steering angle sensors and steering wheel encoder; and a make-up system to overcome drift.

Expanded biodiesel compatibility
In 2008 models, the use of B5 biodiesel is fully approved for all Steiger tractors. Higher blends also can be used -- B20 in all models, and B100 in the 385, 435 and 485 – with use of required Case IH biodiesel maintenance practices.

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