The Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac tractor engine horsepower is 450 hp | 335.6 kW, PTO horsepower is 385 hp | 287.1 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 352.92 hp | 263.2 kW.
Engine HP450 hp | 335.6 kW
PTO HP385 hp | 287.1 kW
Drawbar HP352.92 hp | 263.2 kW
PTO Transfer85.6%
Displacement787 ci | 12.9 L
Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
450 hp | 335.6 kW
PTO horsepower claimed
385 hp | 287.1 kW
PTO horsepower tested
453.89 hp | 338.5 kW
Drawbar horsepower tested
352.92 hp | 263.2 kW
Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac Useful Horsepower Calculations
PTO-to-engine power transfer
85.6% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Drawbar-to-engine power transfer
78.4% of engine hp reaches the drawbar
Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio
91.7% drawbar hp vs PTO hp
Engine size per PTO horsepower
2 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter
29.8 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower
1.7 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter
34.9 engine hp per L
Rated speed per PTO horsepower
5.5 rpm per PTO hp
Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac Engine Specs
Engine type
turbocharged air-to-air aftercooled diesel
Displacement
787 ci | 12.9 L
Bore and stroke
5.315×5.906 inches | 135 x 150 mm
Emissions
Interim Tier 4
Rated RPM
2100
Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
450 hp
Average
210 hp
Low
120 hp
High
380 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
385 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
352.9 hp
Average
150 hp
Low
85 hp
High
280 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
787 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,100 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
2 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac have?
The listed engine output is 450 hp, above the 210 hp benchmark average. That is a higher-power result, so ballast, tire setup and implement width matter if you want to use the full 450 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac have?
The listed PTO output is 385 hp, above the 175 hp benchmark average. That is the number to use for mowers, balers, augers, pumps and other PTO tools that need up to about 385 hp.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac have?
The listed drawbar output is 352.9 hp, above the 150 hp benchmark average. That makes the 352.9 hp drawbar number more useful than engine hp for tillage and heavy pulling.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 85.6%, from 450 engine hp to 385 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 78.4%, from 450 engine hp to 352.9 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 91.7% of PTO output, comparing 352.9 drawbar hp with 385 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac engine?
The engine displacement is 787 ci, above the 520 ci benchmark average. Bigger displacement can help low-rpm pull and load-holding feel.
Is the Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 2 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 787 ci and 385 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Case IH Steiger 450 Rowtrac make?
The output density is about 29.8 PTO hp per liter, using 385 PTO hp and 12.9 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
