Compare/CaseIH 2594 vs CaseIH Puma 185

CaseIH 2594 vs CaseIH Puma 185

Verdict: CaseIH 2594 vs CaseIH Puma 185

The CaseIH 2594 and the CaseIH Puma 185 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Puma 185 leads on rated power with 185 hp against 182 hp. CaseIH Puma 185 is the lighter machine (8,226 kg vs 14,875 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Puma 185 is the newer design (2011 vs 1984). In short: choose the CaseIH Puma 185 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 2594 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

182 hp

185 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Six power shift gears (1-6), plus reverse, in four ranges (1-4). Reverse does not work in fourth range.Reference

Adds transport gear to the power shift, providing road speed at reduced engine RPMs.Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

161.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

120.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

119.0 kWReference

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Displacement

8.3 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 127 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power

161.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

121.1 LReference

15.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

41.6 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

135.8 kWReference

123.4 kWReference

Max power

119.0 kWReference

139.8 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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138.0 kWReference

Engine (max)

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174.5 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier 4Reference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

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138.0 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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174.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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EconoGearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

115.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

135.8 kWReference

139.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

121.1 LReference

83.3 LReference

Type

four-speed power shiftReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

121.1 LReference

83.3 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

102.2 lpmReference

151.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

64.3 lpmReference

Steering press.

137.9 barReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

2/3NReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3515 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulicReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000/1000EReference

Rear valves

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3 to 5 (electronic)Reference

Total flow

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215.7 lpmReference

Rear lift

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6078 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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138.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

94.6 LReference

393.6 LReference

Max capacity

9298 kgReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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50.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

288 cmReference

Weight

14875 to 16220 poundsReference

8226 kgReference

Front tire

11.00x16Reference

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Rear tire

20.8x38Reference

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Ag front

14Lx16Reference

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Ag rear

20.8x42Reference

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Width

304 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

98 by 3048 mmReference

104 by 3022 mmReference

Rear tread

152 to 335 cmReference

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Shipping

6747 kgReference

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Operating

7357 kgReference

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Operating weight

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8226 kgReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

2594 Serial Numbers

1984

9931803Reference

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1985

9938951Reference

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1986

9941789Reference

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1987

9945455Reference

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1988

9948517Reference

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Location:

Inside cab or on right-front frameReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

105Reference

200Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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1300Reference

Test results

Fuel use

45.0 l/hourReference

34.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

7654 kgReference

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Speeds

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Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.