Compare/CaseIH 8940 vs CaseIH Magnum 225

CaseIH 8940 vs CaseIH Magnum 225

Verdict: CaseIH 8940 vs CaseIH Magnum 225

The CaseIH 8940 and the CaseIH Magnum 225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 8940 leads on rated power with 207 hp against 205 hp. CaseIH Magnum 225 is the lighter machine (8,618 kg vs 15,825 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 225 is the newer design (2009 vs 1997). In short: choose the CaseIH 8940 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 225 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

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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

207 hp

205 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference

Pull at 5.2 KPHReference

Differential lock

electric rearReference

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Engine

Drawbar (tested)

131.5 kWReference

128.2 kWReference

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

dryReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

16.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

29.3 LReference

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Max power

131.5 kWReference

128.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

154.2 kWReference

152.7 kWReference

Engine

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167.8 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Power

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167.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

ininite forward and infinite (2-range) reverse (4-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

152.9 kWReference

145.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

172.1 kWReference

160.2 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

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SCV flow

102.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIINReference

II/IIIReference

Control

electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift

7257 kgReference

7199 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

1000Reference

Total flow

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149.9 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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157.9 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

393.6 LReference

446.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

300 cmReference

Weight

15825 to 18170 poundsReference

8618 kgReference

Front tire

14L-16.1Reference

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Rear tire

18.4R-42Reference

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Ag front

14L-16.1Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R-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

7178 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

7640 kgReference

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Operating

8241 kgReference

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Height (cab)

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326 cmReference

Shipping weight

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8618 kgReference

CaseIH 8940 attachments

8940 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

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

110Reference

200 (optional)Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

46.9 l/hourReference

48.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

8192 kgReference

8827 kgReference

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.