Case IH MY24 Steiger range lands in Australia

The new MY24 Steiger tractor range is rolling out across Australia, after a big reveal at Henty Field Days.

AFS Connect Steiger 525.

Stronger and more streamlined – that’s the promise carried by the new range of MY24 Steiger tractors released to the Australian market over the past month.

Designed for broadacre and row crop producers, Case IH’s flagship Steiger line-up introduces a number of new models and offers increased levels of cab comfort and AFS Connect data management.

Manufactured in North Dakota in the US, the new MY24 AFS Connect Steiger model offering comprises row crop wheeled models from 425-525hp (317-391kW), wide-frame wheeled machines from 555-645hp (413-481kW), Scraper models from 555-645hp (413-481kW), Quadtracs from 475-645hp (354-481kW) and Rowtracs from 425-525hp (317-391kW).

The next size up in the family, a 715 (533kW), is not yet released in Australia.

A Case IH 525 Steiger at AgQuip.

Case IH ANZ product manager, high horsepower tractors, Justin Bryant said two of the new tractors were unveiled to the local market over recent weeks – a 525 Rowtrac was taken to Gunnedah in NSW for AgQuip and a 645 Quadtrac to Dowerin Field Days in Western Australia.

“We had that same 525 Rowtrac at Henty as well and received very positive responses each time, with people appreciating the higher horsepower on offer across every model,” Mr Bryant said.

“Other key features include newly designed cab roof styling with integrated overhead grab rails, an updated cab interior with new headliner and overhead console, a new integrated ram mount rail, new LED work-light package and new premium sound option with amplifier, tweeters and subwoofer.

“It’s a proven product – we’ve simply made it stronger and more streamlined.

“The new models also include the AFS Connect technology that allows producers to configure, connect and then manage the tractor remotely from a desktop or tablet anywhere.

“We’ve certainly made further refinements to those remote capabilities and data transfer ability, on terms of both agronomic and machine data.”

Case IH’s Justin Bryant with a Case IH 525 Quadtrac Steiger.

Buyers will also have the option of a second AFS Pro 1200 display from the factory.

There’s a rich history behind Case IH’s Steiger tractor, which turns 65 this year.

It was on their farm near Minnesota in late 1957 that two brothers, Douglass and Maurice Steiger, started hand-building a high-powered four-wheel-drive machine for their own use, mostly out of used parts salvaged from mining equipment.

The reaction from fellow farmers was immediate and soon after they built another for a neighbour, dressed in a vibrant shade of lime green.

A full-scale manufacturing business evolved from there, with the brand overhauling its colour scheme after being bought by Case IH in 1986.

“The Steiger has become the benchmark for power, efficiency and performance in high-horsepower tractors and this new range only reinforces this reputation,” Mr Bryant said.

“The tractors’ basic configuration remains unchanged, but we also now offer a 525 Rowtrac which can operate on 3m centres as a tracked machine.”

Case IH anticipates full production of the MY24 Steiger range to begin in January, with stock expected to arrive on our shores towards the middle of the year.

The manufacturer has also recently launched a new addition to its Farmall sub-compact range in Australia.