Compare/CaseIH 7230 vs CaseIH CVX 170

CaseIH 7230 vs CaseIH CVX 170

Verdict: CaseIH 7230 vs CaseIH CVX 170

The CaseIH 7230 and the CaseIH CVX 170 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 7230 leads on rated power with 173 hp against 170 hp. CaseIH CVX 170 is the lighter machine (6,651 kg vs 15,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH CVX 170 is the newer design (2000 vs 1994). In short: choose the CaseIH 7230 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH CVX 170 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

173 hp

170 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

6-cylinderReference

Differential lock

electric rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

115.8 kWReference

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Displacement

8.3 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

108 x 120 mmReference

Fuel system

mechanical injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Compression

16.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

29.3 LReference

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Max power

110.3 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

128.6 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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310.4 LReference

Engine

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126.8 kWReference

Power

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126.8 kWReference

Torque

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652.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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continuously variableReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

126.8 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

137.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

172.2 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

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Capacity

172.2 LReference

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Pressure

158.6 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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SCV flow

83.3 lpmReference

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Total flow

109.8 lpmReference

115.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

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Control

electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

4932 kgReference

9971 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (dual-shaft 1.375)Reference

540/750/1000/1400Reference

Capacities

Fuel

359.6 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

300 cmReference

282 cmReference

Weight

15750 to 17790 poundsReference

6651 kgReference

Front tire

14L-16.1Reference

480/70R30Reference

Rear tire

20.8R-38Reference

580/70R42Reference

Ag front

14L-16.1Reference

480/70R30Reference

Ag rear

20.8R-38Reference

580/70R42Reference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

57 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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Rear axle

101 by 3048 mmReference

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2WD Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

152 to 241 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

7144 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

7597 kgReference

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Operating

8069 kgReference

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Ballasted

9834 kgReference

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Length

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479 cmReference

Height

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304 cmReference

7230 Serial Numbers

1994

JJA0050001Reference

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1995

JJA0056459Reference

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1996

JJA0064978Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the dash console inside tractor cab, near the floor.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

110Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

40.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

7658 kgReference

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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.