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CaseIH 7130 vs CaseIH 7230
Verdict: CaseIH 7130 vs CaseIH 7230
The CaseIH 7130 and the CaseIH 7230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 173 hp. CaseIH 7230 is the lighter machine (15,750 kg vs 16,280 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 7230 is the newer design (1994 vs 1987). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
173 hp
173 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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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
Differential lock
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electric rearReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
115.8 kWReference
115.8 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Cooling system
viscous fanReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Pre-heating
oil pan heater (optional)Reference
block heaterReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
19.9 LReference
20.8 LReference
Oil change
250 hReference
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Coolant capacity
28.4 LReference
29.3 LReference
Max power
115.8 kWReference
110.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
128.7 kWReference
128.6 kWReference
Fuel system
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mechanical injectionReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
126.8 kWReference
126.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
133.6 kWReference
137.9 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
158.6 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
83.3 lpmReference
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Total flow
109.8 lpmReference
109.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Control
electronic lower linkReference
electronic lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
4218 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
540/1000 (dual-shaft 1.375)Reference
SCV flow
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83.3 lpmReference
Rear lift
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4932 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
359.6 LReference
359.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
300 cmReference
Weight
16280 to 17540 poundsReference
15750 to 17790 poundsReference
Front tire
14L-16.1Reference
14L-16.1Reference
2WD Rear tire
18.4R42Reference
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2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14L-16.1. Rear: 18.4R42Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R42Reference
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2WD Length
486 cmReference
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4WD Length
504 cmReference
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2WD Height (cab)
303 cmReference
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4WD Height (cab)
300 cmReference
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2WD Shipping weight
7384 kgReference
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4WD Shipping weight
7956 kgReference
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2WD Clearance (front axle)
57 cmReference
57 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
44 cmReference
44 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
42 cmReference
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Rear axle
101 by 2895 mmReference
101 by 3048 mmReference
2WD Front tread
152 to 218 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
4WD Front tread
152 to 241 cmReference
152 to 241 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 322 cmReference
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Rear tire
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20.8R-38Reference
Ag front
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14L-16.1Reference
Ag rear
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20.8R-38Reference
2WD Shipping
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7144 kgReference
4WD Shipping
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7597 kgReference
Operating
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8069 kgReference
Ballasted
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9834 kgReference
7130 Serial Numbers
1987
9949001Reference
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1988
JJA0001501Reference
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1989
JJA0008528Reference
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1990
JJA0018838Reference
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1991
JJA0030160Reference
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1992
JJA0039300Reference
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1993
JJA0046350Reference
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Location:
On the floor, inside the tractor's cab.Reference
Serial number plate on the dash console inside 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
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12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
36.7 l/hourReference
40.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
9492 kgReference
7658 kgReference
Speeds
7230 Serial Numbers
1994
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JJA0050001Reference
1995
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JJA0056459Reference
1996
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JJA0064978Reference
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.