The CaseIH Steiger 550 Quadtrac is an articulated crawler tractor produced from 2011 onwards. It features an Iveco 12.9L 6-cylinder diesel engine with 550 hp rated power and a maximum power of 605 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 53,804 lbs, with a ballasted weight of 56,000 lbs. The hydraulic system is a closed center pressure flow compensated type 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 rated at 1000 rpm. Electrical system includes a 200 amp alternator and two 12 volt batteries. The Steiger 550 Quadtrac is built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA and is part of the Steiger Quadtrac series including models 500, 535QT, 580, and 600.