Compare/CaseIH 8930 vs CaseIH MX215 Magnum

CaseIH 8930 vs CaseIH MX215 Magnum

Verdict: CaseIH 8930 vs CaseIH MX215 Magnum

The CaseIH 8930 and the CaseIH MX215 Magnum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 8930 leads on rated power with 182 hp against 178 hp. CaseIH MX215 Magnum is the lighter machine (9,541 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 MX215 Magnum is the newer design (2006 vs 1997). In short: choose the CaseIH 8930 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH MX215 Magnum if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

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CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

182 hp

178 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference

Gear 7 used for power test.Reference

Differential lock

electric rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

116.6 kWReference

113.0 kWReference

Displacement

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

Fuel system

mechanical injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

29.3 LReference

22.7 LReference

Max power

116.6 kWReference

113.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

135.8 kWReference

132.4 kWReference

Engine

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164.8 kWReference

Power

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164.8 kWReference

Torque

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1902.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

23 forward and 6 reverseReference

Transmission

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CreeperReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

130.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

147.9 kWReference

160.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

172.2 LReference

Type

creeperReference

PFCReference

Capacity

172.2 LReference

Pressure

151.7 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

109.8 lpmReference

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SCV flow

102.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIINReference

IIIReference

Control

electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

7257 kgReference

7243 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (dual-shaft 1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Total flow

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219.5 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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160.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

393.6 LReference

681.3 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

300 cmReference

Weight

15750 to 17855 poundsReference

9541 kgReference

Front tire

14L-16.1Reference

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Rear tire

20.8R-42Reference

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Ag front

14L-16.1Reference

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Ag rear

20.8R-42Reference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

57 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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Rear axle

101 by 2895 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

7144 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

7597 kgReference

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Operating

8099 kgReference

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Ballasted

10045 kgReference

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Height

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326 cmReference

Operating weight

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9541 kgReference

CaseIH 8930 attachments

8930 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

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Charging amps

110Reference

175 (optional)Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

2000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

42.8 l/hourReference

43.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

7952 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.