Compare/CaseIH 3230 vs CaseIH JX55 Maxxima

CaseIH 3230 vs CaseIH JX55 Maxxima

Verdict: CaseIH 3230 vs CaseIH JX55 Maxxima

The CaseIH 3230 and the CaseIH JX55 Maxxima are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 3230 leads on rated power with 60 hp against 58 hp. CaseIH JX55 Maxxima is the lighter machine (5,655 kg vs 6,147 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH JX55 Maxxima is the newer design (2002 vs 1994). In short: choose the CaseIH 3230 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH JX55 Maxxima if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

60 hp

58 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Turk TractorReference

With With 16.9x30 rear tires. Speeds in direct mode same as regular synchromesh transmission.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulic (cab)Reference

mechanical rearReference

Distributor

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CaseIHReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

44.7 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

2.7 LReference

Power (net)

41.8 kWReference

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Power (gross)

44.7 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

paper elementReference

Pre-heating

ether (optional)Reference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.5 LReference

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Oil change

200 hReference

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Coolant capacity

13.7 LReference

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Fuel tank

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92.0 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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28.2 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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100 x 115 mmReference

Compression

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17.0:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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33.6 kWReference

Max power

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28.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

2WD Oil capacity

34.0 LReference

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4WD Oil capacity

36.5 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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4WD Hydraulic system

36.7 LReference

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Type

synchromesh creeperReference

creeperReference

2WD Capacity

34.1 LReference

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4WD Capacity

36.7 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

0 to 3Reference

3Reference

Total flow

67.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

draft and position controlReference

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Rear lift

1662 kgReference

3000 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

12-inch dry cerametallic (optional)Reference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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33.6 kWReference

Pump flow

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51.5 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

112.0 LReference

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Max capacity

5499 kgReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

214 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

223 cmReference

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Weight

6147 to 6905 poundsReference

5655 to 6705 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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2WD Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

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Front tread

223 to 243 cmReference

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Shipping

3132 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

Length

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393 cmReference

Height

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254 cmReference

2WD Operating weight

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2565 kgReference

4WD Operating weight

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3041 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

65 (cab, ROPS opt.)Reference

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Battery CCA

750Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

CaseIH JX55 attachments

JX55 Serial Number Location

JX55 Serial Numbers

2003

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HFJ000001Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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9.8 l/hourReference

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.