The CaseIH Steiger 500 Quadtrac is an articulated crawler tractor produced from 2011 to 2023. It features an Iveco 12.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine with 500 hp rated power and a maximum of 550 hp. The tractor uses a 16-speed full power shift transmission with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch. It has a wheelbase of 154 inches and weighs between 53,554 and 56,000 lbs depending on ballast. The hydraulic system is closed center pressure flow compensated with multiple flow options. The rear hitch is a 4N type with a lift capacity of 19,728 lbs. The rear PTO is independent and runs at 1000 rpm. Electrical system includes a 200 amp alternator and two 12 volt batteries. The Steiger 500 Quadtrac is built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA and is part of the Steiger Quadtrac series including the 450 and 550 models.