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CaseIH 7120 vs CaseIH 8920

Verdict: CaseIH 7120 vs CaseIH 8920

The CaseIH 7120 and the CaseIH 8920 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 8920 leads on rated power with 157 hp against 152 hp. CaseIH 8920 is the lighter machine (15,630 kg vs 15,920 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 8920 is the newer design (1997 vs 1987). In short: choose the CaseIH 8920 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 7120 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 7120 Tractor
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH 8920 Tractor
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
152 hp
157 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
Starting with the 1990 model year an additional two reverse gears were added to the Magnum power shift transmission.Reference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
Original price
$76,000 (1993)Reference
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Differential lock
electric rearReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
101.1 kWReference
99.0 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Cooling system
viscous fanReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual dry elementReference
Pre-heating
oil pan heater (optional)Reference
Compression
17.3:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
19.9 LReference
20.8 LReference
Oil change
250 hReference
Coolant capacity
28.4 LReference
26.5 LReference
Max power
101.1 kWReference
99.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
113.1 kWReference
117.0 kWReference
Fuel system
mechanical injectionReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
111.9 kWReference
115.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
115.9 kWReference
125.7 kWReference
Hydraulic system
191.1 LReference
172.2 LReference
Type
powershift with creeperReference
creeperReference
Capacity
191.1 LReference
172.2 LReference
Pressure
179.3 barReference
151.7 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
Total flow
109.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Control
electronic lower linkReference
electronic lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3764 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (dual-shaft 1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
SCV flow
102.2 lpmReference
Rear lift
4536 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
359.6 LReference
442.8 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
300 cmReference
Weight
15920 to 17220 poundsReference
15630 to 17418 poundsReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
14L-16.1Reference
Rear tire
18.4R38 (2WD)Reference
20.8R-42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)Reference
Length
502 cmReference
Height (cab)
298 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
42 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
37 cmReference
Rear axle
101 by 2438 mmReference
101 by 2997 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 241 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 276 cmReference
Shipping
7810 kgReference
Operating
7532 kgReference
7900 kgReference
Ballasted
8874 kgReference
Ag front
14L-16.1Reference
Ag rear
20.8R-42Reference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
56 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
42 cmReference
2WD Shipping
7089 kgReference
4WD Shipping
7518 kgReference
7120 Serial Numbers
1987
9949001Reference
1988
JJA0001501Reference
1989
JJA0008528Reference
1990
JJA0018838Reference
1991
JJA0030160Reference
1992
JJA0039300Reference
1993
JJA0046350Reference
Location:
On the floor, inside the tractor's cab.Reference
Serial number plate on the dashboard console inside the tractor cab, near the floor.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
110Reference
110Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
950Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
34.1 l/hourReference
37.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
8862 kgReference
7634 kgReference
Speeds
CaseIH 8920 attachments
8920 Serial Numbers
1997
JJA0072001Reference
1998
JJA0083000Reference
1999
JJA0097438Reference

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.

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