Compare/CaseIH 4994 vs CaseIH Magnum 340

CaseIH 4994 vs CaseIH Magnum 340

Verdict: CaseIH 4994 vs CaseIH Magnum 340

The CaseIH 4994 and the CaseIH Magnum 340 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 4994 leads on rated power with 344 hp against 340 hp. CaseIH Magnum 340 is the lighter machine (12,805 kg vs 26,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 340 is the newer design (2011 vs 1984). In short: choose the CaseIH 4994 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 340 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

CaseIH

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

344 hp

340 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

With 20.5-32 tiresReference

The CVT transmission became available on the Magnum 340 for the 2012 model year.Reference

Total built

224Reference

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Original price

$130,000 (1987)Reference

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Drive

4x4 4WDReference

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Steering

hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steeringReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

298.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

219.4 kWReference

191.3 kWReference

Displacement

14.2 LReference

8.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

127 x 140 mmReference

117 x 135 mmReference

Power

298.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

Compression

15.5:1Reference

15.9:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2000Reference

Torque

1545.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Firing order

1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

83.3 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.787 mmReference

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Oil capacity

55.8 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

256.5 kWReference

220.0 kWReference

Max power

219.4 kWReference

191.3 kWReference

Fuel tank

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635.9 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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89.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

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253.5 kWReference

Engine (max)

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278.9 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 4AReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

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253.5 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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278.9 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Oil type

Case Powergard PTFReference

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Transmission

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CVTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

256.5 kWReference

216.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

256.5 kWReference

251.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

100.3 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Capacity

100.3 LReference

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Pressure

137.9 barReference

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Valves

4Reference

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Total flow

132.5 lpmReference

283.9 lpmReference

Steering flow

75.7 lpmReference

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Steering press.

137.9 barReference

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Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

1000@1804Reference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Rear Type

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4/3Reference

Rear lift

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8799 kgReference

Front Hitch

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optionalReference

Front lift

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4275 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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247.2 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

1135.5 LReference

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Front hubs

12.8 LReference

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Front diff.

16.1 LReference

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Rear hubs

12.8 LReference

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Rear diff.

21.3 LReference

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Max capacity

18144 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

316 cmReference

304 cmReference

Weight

26500 to 31315 poundsReference

12805 kgReference

Front tire

24.5-32Reference

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Rear tire

24.5-32Reference

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Ag front

30.5-32Reference

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Ag rear

30.5-32Reference

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Length

664 cmReference

642 cmReference

Width

396 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

351 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

36 cmReference

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Shipping

12020 kgReference

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Operating

14204 kgReference

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Ballasted

18112 kgReference

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Min Width

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255 cmReference

Height

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337 cmReference

Rear axle

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114 by 3048 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

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147 to 229 cmReference

4994 Serial Numbers

1984

8865000 (JI Case)Reference

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1985

8866200Reference

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1986

8866971Reference

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1987

8867559Reference

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Location:

Data plates located at forward-right corner in top of the tractor cab.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

105Reference

200Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

300Reference

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Battery Group

30HReference

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Test results

Fuel use

76.1 l/hourReference

58.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

15657 kgReference

16926 kgReference

Speeds

Magnum 340 Serial Number Location

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.