Special-edition Steiger Tractor Provides Henty Visitors a Glimpse of the Past and Vision for the Future

Case IH celebrated the global launch of the new Steiger® 785 Quadtrac® at this year’s AgQuip field days, and now Henty Machinery Field Days visitors will get their chance to see the brand’s most powerful tractor up close – although with one very noticeable difference.

Case IH is bringing a special edition Steiger 785 Quadtrac to Henty, the tractor trading its Case IH red duco for the original Steiger green colour of the original, iconic Steiger range. The tractor was unveiled at the Farm Progress Show in the U.S. last month, where members of the Steiger family, including Douglass Steiger's daughter and granddaughter, were present to see the eye-catching tractor.  

Steiger Legacy

The Steiger story began in 1957 when brothers Douglass and Maurice Steiger built their own high-powered, four-wheel-drive tractor for their farm in Minnesota. Demand quickly grew, leading to full-scale production and establishing Steiger as a leader in power and durability.

Case IH purchased the brand in 1986, transforming Steiger’s signature green into Case IH red while continuing to advance its power and technology.

Completing the heritage loop for the Steiger at Henty will be an early 80s Steiger Bearcat, which belonged to a NSW farming family before it was traded in 2020 and later restored to its original Steiger-green glory.

Today’s Steiger Quadtrac

The new Steiger 785 Quadtrac delivers nearly 10% more horsepower than the Steiger 715 Quadtrac, enabling farmers to handle larger implements for greater productivity, or pull the same implements deeper to maximise yield potential. Designed for both strength and comfort, it combines superior traction and operator experience with integrated precision technology.

Farmers can access precision technology with Connectivity Included, delivering automation-driven features such as AccuTurn™ Pro and AccuSync™, along with clear, actionable data through FieldOps™— all designed to meet the unique needs of their operation.

“The Steiger has a proud legacy, and these two tractors—one from the 1980s and special-edition Steiger 785 Quadtrac —tell the story of how far we’ve come,” said Justin Bryant, Case IH ANZ High Horsepower Product Manager. “While the colour has changed, the Steiger’s purpose has not: delivering unmatched power, productivity and reliability for our customers.”

To see the special-edition green Steiger and its earlier model cousin, visit the Case IH stand at site F 249-258 and F 274-26 at this year’s Henty field days, which open on September 23 and run until September 25.