Paying homage to Steiger’s iconic legacy, the one-off lime green 785 Quadtrac can’t be missed in front of Case IH’s booth at this year’s 2025 Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. It’s an eye-catching color, which accentuates the ag machinery brand’s new flagship tractor from the other red machines at Lot 867, and is befitting of Case IH’s most powerful tractor yet.
“The 785 builds on what we have currently for a Steiger offering, taking it to that next level,” says Mark Burns, Case IH’s marketing manager for four-wheel machines in North America about Steiger’s seven other models. Boasting 785 rated and 853 peak hp, it has roughly 10% more power than the 715 Quadtrac.
The new 785 takes the top spot in the Steiger lineup. Externally, it looks similar to other Steigers and has the same PTO specifications as the 715. But internally, the tractor is completely redesigned to maximize power output from its 16-liter FPT engine.
“There's a change to the fuel injectors. There's a change to the pistons and rings. There’s a change to the oil flow to the bottom of the piston for not only lubrication but cooling. There’s a new engine data set altogether,” Burns says.
Power upgrades
Given its immense power, engineers upgraded the transmission, beefed up the axles and enhanced the differential assembly. The SCR-only emission system has also been simplified to “keep the engine design simple and allows the engine to focus on producing power while emissions are treated after the engine system.”
Inside the cab, the 785 features free connectivity and Case IH’s latest tech like end-of-row AutoTurn, real-time inter-machine data sharing and FieldOps.
"For model year 2026, we made a few creature comfort tweaks. You'll notice a new post on the right-hand side. There's an additional set of foot pegs [on the A post,]” he says. This makes it more comfortable when the seat is swiveled.
In-field power
Practically, Burns says the machine was built with forward-looking design elements. It’s high-power output and internal tech is future-proofed to meet the evolving needs of modern agriculture.
For example, 40% torque rise provides substantial power reserves for demanding conditions, and the fuel injection and piston upgrades support that higher power output. It’s capable of pulling the largest implements on the market, including 41-foot high-speed discs at 10-plus mph, massive air seeders and seed tanks. And it maintains speed while powering implements through deep compaction.
Big picture, the new 785 embodies Case IH’s focus on combining immediate practical improvements with forward-looking technological innovation. Kurt Coffey, head of marketing for Case IH Global, says the brand is trying to optimize power and efficiency of existing equipment platforms.
“We're continuing to invest in optimizing the performance of our existing platforms,” says Kurt Coffey, As we move forward, the American farmer can compete and win. So we’re investing in what products will make them continue to be able to compete on a global basis.”
Striking paint scheme
Unfortunately for those excited about a retro Steiger throwback, the new machine only comes in Case IH red. The green machine, which features details like founder Douglass Steiger’s signature on the cab above the step and green seat stitching, is an exclusive Farm Progress Show special. Burns says it’s a nod to the past while showcasing the brand’s present.
“Using innovation and entrepreneurship, [the Steiger family] built what they needed. It’s well-known for power. It's well-known for performance. That was what we are trying together. The 785 really embodies all those features,” Burns says.
The new 785 comes with a three-year, 2,000-hour warranty. For more information, visit caseih.com. The green Steiger can be viewed up close at this year’s Farm Progress Show at Case IH Lot 867.