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Steiger pulls ahead in race for tractor power

In the leapfrog contest of who builds the most powerful tractor, CNH Steiger has grabbed the lead with a 645 horsepower engine that has a surge capacity to 699 h.p. and with 537 h.p. at the power take-off. All of this comes without stopping to regenerate.

There are six upgraded tractors in the 2024 model year Connect series, all powered by 12.9 litre FPT engines ranging from 425 to 645 h.p. FPT diesels have eliminated the nuisance of regeneration stops. Other features include engine brakes and 600-hour oil change intervals.

The big news is the engine. The Italian diesel builder FPT is a subsidiary of Iveco, which in turn is owned by partners CNH and Fiat. For the 2024 model year, all 12.9 litre FPT engines meet the Tier 4 B/Final Stage V criteria.

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