The Case IH Steiger 580 tractor engine horsepower is 580 hp | 432.5 kW, PTO horsepower is 473 hp | 352.7 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 495.25 hp | 369.3 kW.
Case IH Steiger 580 Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 580 hp | 432.5 kW |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower claimed | 473 hp | 352.7 kW |
| PTO horsepower tested | 540.36 hp | 402.9 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower tested | 495.25 hp | 369.3 kW |
Case IH Steiger 580 Useful Horsepower Calculations
| PTO-to-engine power transfer | 81.6% of engine hp reaches the PTO |
|---|---|
| Drawbar-to-engine power transfer | 85.4% of engine hp reaches the drawbar |
| Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio | 104.7% drawbar hp vs PTO hp |
| Engine size per PTO horsepower | 1.7 ci per PTO hp |
| PTO horsepower per liter | 36.7 PTO hp per L |
| Engine size per engine horsepower | 1.4 ci per engine hp |
| Engine horsepower per liter | 45 engine hp per L |
| Rated speed per PTO horsepower | 4.4 rpm per PTO hp |
Case IH Steiger 580 Engine Specs
| Engine type | two-stage turbocharged air-to-water intercooled air-to-air aftercooled diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 787 ci | 12.9 L |
| Bore and stroke | 5.31×5.91 inches | 135 x 150 mm |
| Emissions | Tier 4 |
| Rated RPM | 2100 |
Case IH Steiger 580 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Starter volts | 24 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
Case IH Steiger 580 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Displacement comparison
Rated RPM comparison
Engine size per PTO 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 580 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Case IH Steiger 580 have?
The listed engine output is 580 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 580 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Case IH Steiger 580 have?
The listed PTO output is 473 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 473 hp.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Case IH Steiger 580 have?
The listed drawbar output is 495.2 hp, above the 150 hp benchmark average. That makes the 495.2 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 580?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 81.6%, from 580 engine hp to 473 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Case IH Steiger 580 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 85.4%, from 580 engine hp to 495.2 drawbar hp. That is a strong pulling-efficiency number if the specs come from the same test setup.
Is the Case IH Steiger 580 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 104.7% of PTO output, comparing 495.2 drawbar hp with 473 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Case IH Steiger 580 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 580 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 1.7 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 787 ci and 473 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Case IH Steiger 580 make?
The output density is about 36.7 PTO hp per liter, using 473 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.
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.

