Compare/CaseIH 3294 vs CaseIH Magnum 180

CaseIH 3294 vs CaseIH Magnum 180

Verdict: CaseIH 3294 vs CaseIH Magnum 180

The CaseIH 3294 and the CaseIH Magnum 180 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 3294 leads on rated power with 163 hp against 159 hp. CaseIH 3294 is the lighter machine (7,711 kg vs 8,618 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 180 is the newer design (2009 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 3294 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 180 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

163 hp

159 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$67,600 (1984)Reference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

146.9 kWReference

134.2 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

106.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

105.0 kWReference

99.0 kWReference

Displacement

8.3 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 127 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power

146.9 kWReference

134.2 kWReference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

106.0 LReference

16.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

41.6 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

121.3 kWReference

118.3 kWReference

Max power

105.0 kWReference

99.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Maximum Power

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174.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common railReference

Cooling system

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viscous fanReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

ininite forward and infinite (2-range) reverse (4-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

120.8 kWReference

111.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

121.3 kWReference

134.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

121.1 LReference

100.3 LReference

Type

three-speed power shiftReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

121.1 LReference

100.3 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

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Steering press.

137.9 barReference

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Rear Type

3/2Reference

II/IIIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2993 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Total flow

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149.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

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7199 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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122.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

94.6 LReference

446.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

264 cmReference

300 cmReference

Weight

7711 kgReference

8618 kgReference

Front tire

11.00x16Reference

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Rear tire

18.4x38Reference

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Ag front

14Lx16Reference

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Ag rear

20.8x38Reference

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Width

304 cmReference

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Shipping weight

7711 kgReference

8618 kgReference

Max weight

8164 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

88 by 3048 mmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 284 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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326 cmReference

Rear axle

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104 by 3022 mmReference

3294 Serial Numbers

1984

9932190Reference

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1985

9938125Reference

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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

200 (optional)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

39.4 l/hourReference

37.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

7367 kgReference

7622 kgReference

Speeds

CaseIH Magnum 180 attachments

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.