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CaseIH 8940 vs CaseIH MX240 Magnum
Verdict: CaseIH 8940 vs CaseIH MX240 Magnum
The CaseIH 8940 and the CaseIH MX240 Magnum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 207 hp. CaseIH 8940 is the lighter machine (15,825 kg vs 20,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH MX240 Magnum is the newer design (1999 vs 1997). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
207 hp
207 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
With 20.8R42 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
electric rearReference
electro-hydraulic rearReference
Original price
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$130,000Reference
Final drives
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planetaryReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
131.5 kWReference
133.2 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Fuel system
mechanical injectionReference
electric direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
17.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
29.3 LReference
24.6 LReference
Max power
131.5 kWReference
133.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
154.2 kWReference
154.2 kWReference
Idle RPM
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900-2240Reference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Oil change
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300 hReference
Transmission
Gears
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
152.9 kWReference
152.9 kWReference
PTO (tested)
172.1 kWReference
175.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
172.2 LReference
172.2 LReference
Type
creeperReference
creeperReference
Capacity
172.2 LReference
172.2 LReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
172.4 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
109.8 lpmReference
166.5 lpmReference
SCV flow
102.2 lpmReference
151.4 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Control
electronic lower-link draft sensingReference
position and draft controlReference
Rear lift
7257 kgReference
7257 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Front Hitch
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IIReference
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)
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2494 kgReference
Engine RPM
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1000@1974Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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159.1 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
393.6 LReference
605.6 LReference
Max capacity
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13381 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
300 cmReference
Weight
15825 to 18170 poundsReference
20200 to 20745 poundsReference
Front tire
14L-16.1Reference
16.9R30Reference
Rear tire
18.4R-42Reference
20.8R42Reference
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
152 to 223 cmReference
2WD Shipping
7178 kgReference
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4WD Shipping
7640 kgReference
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Operating
8241 kgReference
9409 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference
Length
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574 cmReference
Height (cab)
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314 cmReference
Ground clearance
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43 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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114 by 3048 mmReference
Shipping
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9162 kgReference
Max front axle
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6032 kgReference
Max rear axle
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16783 kgReference
CaseIH 8940 attachments
8940 Serial Numbers
1997
JJA0072001Reference
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1998
JJA0083000Reference
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1999
JJA0097438Reference
JJA0097438Reference
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
135Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
950Reference
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
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31Reference
Test results
Fuel use
46.9 l/hourReference
44.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
8192 kgReference
9492 kgReference
MX240 Serial Number Location
MX240 Serial Numbers
2000
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JJA0105000Reference
2001
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JJA0108800Reference
2002
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JJA0115301Reference
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.