Compare/CaseIH 8920 vs CaseIH Puma 180

CaseIH 8920 vs CaseIH Puma 180

Verdict: CaseIH 8920 vs CaseIH Puma 180

The CaseIH 8920 and the CaseIH Puma 180 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Puma 180 leads on rated power with 159 hp against 157 hp. CaseIH 8920 is the lighter machine (15,630 kg vs 15,708 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Puma 180 is the newer design (2007 vs 1997). In short: choose the CaseIH Puma 180 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 8920 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

157 hp

159 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

CVT first available on the Puma 180 starting in late 2008Reference

Differential lock

electric rearReference

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Factories

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St. Valentin, AustriaReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulic optionalReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

99.0 kWReference

Displacement

8.3 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Fuel system

mechanical injectionReference

electronic high-pressure common railReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

15.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

26.5 LReference

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Max power

99.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

117.0 kWReference

118.3 kWReference

Engine

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134.2 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Power

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134.2 kWReference

Cooling system

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viscous fanReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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EconoGearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

115.6 kWReference

111.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

125.7 kWReference

134.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

172.2 LReference

100.3 LReference

Type

creeperReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

172.2 LReference

100.3 LReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

109.8 lpmReference

170.3 lpmReference

SCV flow

102.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIINReference

II/IIINReference

Control

electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

4536 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (dual-shaft 1.375)Reference

1000/1000E (with CVT)Reference

Total flow

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234.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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7199 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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6168 kgReference

Front Hitch

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optionalReference

Front PTO

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optionalReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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122.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

442.8 LReference

405.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

300 cmReference

288 cmReference

Weight

15630 to 17418 poundsReference

15708 to 17595 poundsReference

Front tire

14L-16.1Reference

16.9R30Reference

Rear tire

20.8R-42Reference

20.8R42Reference

Ag front

14L-16.1Reference

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Ag rear

20.8R-42Reference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

56 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

42 cmReference

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Rear axle

101 by 2997 mmReference

104 by 3022 mmReference

Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

7089 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

7518 kgReference

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Operating

7900 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference

Height (cab)

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304 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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311 cmReference

Shipping weight

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7125 kgReference

Operating weight

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7981 kgReference

CaseIH 8920 attachments

8920 Serial Numbers

1997

JJA0072001Reference

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1998

JJA0083000Reference

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1999

JJA0097438Reference

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Location:

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

110Reference

150Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

1300Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

37.1 l/hourReference

37.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

7634 kgReference

7622 kgReference

CaseIH Puma 180 attachments

Speeds

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.