The CaseIH STX450QT Quadtrac is an articulated crawler tractor produced from 2002 to 2005 as part of the Steiger STX Series. It features a powerful Cummins QSX15 14.9L 6-cylinder turbocharged aftercooled diesel engine delivering 450 hp. The tractor uses a 16-speed full power shift transmission with electro-hydraulic wet disc clutch and articulated crawler drive with inboard planetary final drives. It includes hydrostatic power steering, integrated hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a Surveyor Cab as standard. The STX450QT offers advanced hydraulics with pressure flow compensated pumps and optional higher flow. It has a rear IVN/III hitch with a 19500 lbs lift capacity and an optional independent rear PTO. The tractor is built in Fargo, North Dakota, USA, and is designed for heavy-duty farming applications requiring high power and traction.