The Case IH Steiger 550 tractor engine horsepower is 550 hp | 410.1 kW, PTO horsepower is 475 hp | 354.2 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 462.64 hp | 345.0 kW.
Engine HP550 hp | 410.1 kW
PTO HP475 hp | 354.2 kW
Drawbar HP462.64 hp | 345.0 kW
PTO Transfer86.4%
Displacement787 ci | 12.9 L
Case IH Steiger 550 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
550 hp | 410.1 kW
PTO horsepower claimed
475 hp | 354.2 kW
PTO horsepower tested
536.32 hp | 399.9 kW
Drawbar horsepower tested
462.64 hp | 345.0 kW
Case IH Steiger 550 Useful Horsepower Calculations
PTO-to-engine power transfer
86.4% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Drawbar-to-engine power transfer
84.1% of engine hp reaches the drawbar
Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio
97.4% drawbar hp vs PTO hp
Engine size per PTO horsepower
1.7 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter
36.8 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower
1.4 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter
42.6 engine hp per L
Rated speed per PTO horsepower
4.4 rpm per PTO hp
Case IH Steiger 550 Engine Specs
Engine type
two-stage turbocharged intercooled and 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 550 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Battery volts
12
Case IH Steiger 550 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
550 hp
Average
210 hp
Low
120 hp
High
380 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
475 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
462.6 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
1.7 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 550 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Case IH Steiger 550 have?
The listed engine output is 550 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 550 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Case IH Steiger 550 have?
The listed PTO output is 475 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 475 hp.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Case IH Steiger 550 have?
The listed drawbar output is 462.6 hp, above the 150 hp benchmark average. That makes the 462.6 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 550?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 86.4%, from 550 engine hp to 475 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Case IH Steiger 550 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 84.1%, from 550 engine hp to 462.6 drawbar hp. That is a strong pulling-efficiency number if the specs come from the same test setup.
Is the Case IH Steiger 550 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 97.4% of PTO output, comparing 462.6 drawbar hp with 475 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Case IH Steiger 550 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 550 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 1.7 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 787 ci and 475 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Case IH Steiger 550 make?
The output density is about 36.8 PTO hp per liter, using 475 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.
