Compare/CaseIH 3294 vs CaseIH Puma 160

CaseIH 3294 vs CaseIH Puma 160

Verdict: CaseIH 3294 vs CaseIH Puma 160

The CaseIH 3294 and the CaseIH Puma 160 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 3294 leads on rated power with 163 hp against 160 hp. CaseIH Puma 160 is the lighter machine (7,420 kg vs 7,711 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Puma 160 is the newer design (2011 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 3294 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Puma 160 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

160 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

The CVT is available with optional 50 km-h top speed.Reference

Original price

$67,600 (1984)Reference

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Engine

146.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

106.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

105.0 kWReference

88.4 kWReference

Displacement

8.3 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 127 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power

146.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

106.0 LReference

15.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

41.6 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

121.3 kWReference

107.6 kWReference

Max power

105.0 kWReference

88.4 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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119.3 kWReference

Engine (max)

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151.4 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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119.3 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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151.4 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission

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EconoGearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

120.8 kWReference

100.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)

121.3 kWReference

116.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

121.1 LReference

77.6 LReference

Type

three-speed power shiftReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

121.1 LReference

77.6 LReference

Pressure

155.1 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

87.1 lpmReference

121.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

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Steering press.

137.9 barReference

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Rear Type

3/2Reference

2/3NReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2993 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000 (1.75)Reference

Rear valves

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3 to 5 (electronic)Reference

Rear lift

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4173 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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113.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

94.6 LReference

325.5 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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48.1 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

264 cmReference

278 cmReference

Weight

7711 kgReference

7420 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

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Max weight

8164 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

88 by 3048 mmReference

92 by 2844 mmReference

Rear tread

152 to 284 cmReference

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Operating weight

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7420 kgReference

Front tread

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155 to 225 cmReference

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

200Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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650Reference

Test results

Fuel use

39.4 l/hourReference

31.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

7367 kgReference

6311 kgReference

Speeds

CaseIH Puma 160 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.