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CaseIH 8930 vs CaseIH Puma 185
Verdict: CaseIH 8930 vs CaseIH Puma 185
The CaseIH 8930 and the CaseIH Puma 185 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Puma 185 leads on rated power with 185 hp against 182 hp. CaseIH Puma 185 is the lighter machine (8,226 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 Puma 185 is the newer design (2011 vs 1997). In short: choose the CaseIH Puma 185 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 8930 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
182 hp
185 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Adds transport gear to the power shift, providing road speed at reduced engine RPMs.Reference
Differential lock
electric rearReference
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Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
116.6 kWReference
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Displacement
8.3 LReference
6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
104 x 132 mmReference
Fuel system
mechanical injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
15.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
29.3 LReference
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Max power
116.6 kWReference
139.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
135.8 kWReference
123.4 kWReference
Engine (gross)
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138.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
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174.5 kWReference
Emissions
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Interim Tier 4Reference
Emission control
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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
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138.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
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174.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
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EconoGearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
134.2 kWReference
115.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
147.9 kWReference
139.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
172.2 LReference
83.3 LReference
Type
creeperReference
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Capacity
172.2 LReference
83.3 LReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
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Valves
2 to 4Reference
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Pump flow
109.8 lpmReference
151.4 lpmReference
SCV flow
102.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
III/IIINReference
2/3NReference
Control
electronic lower-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift
7257 kgReference
6078 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (dual-shaft 1.375)Reference
1000/1000EReference
Rear valves
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3 to 5 (electronic)Reference
Total flow
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215.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
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64.3 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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138.0 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
393.6 LReference
393.6 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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50.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
288 cmReference
Weight
15750 to 17855 poundsReference
8226 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
152 to 223 cmReference
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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Operating weight
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8226 kgReference
Bar rear axle
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104 by 3022 mmReference
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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
110Reference
200Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
950Reference
1300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
42.8 l/hourReference
34.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
7952 kgReference
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CaseIH Puma 185 attachments
Attachment overview
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.