Compare/CaseIH 8940 vs CaseIH MX245 Magnum

CaseIH 8940 vs CaseIH MX245 Magnum

Verdict: CaseIH 8940 vs CaseIH MX245 Magnum

The CaseIH 8940 and the CaseIH MX245 Magnum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 8940 leads on rated power with 207 hp against 204 hp. CaseIH MX245 Magnum is the lighter machine (9,609 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 MX245 Magnum is the newer design (2006 vs 1997). In short: choose the CaseIH 8940 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH MX245 Magnum 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

207 hp

204 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

electric rearReference

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Engine

Drawbar (tested)

131.5 kWReference

128.8 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

131.5 kWReference

128.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

154.2 kWReference

152.1 kWReference

Engine

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184.9 kWReference

Power

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184.9 kWReference

Torque

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2191.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

23 forward and 6 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

152.9 kWReference

149.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

172.1 kWReference

152.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

172.2 LReference

Type

creeperReference

CreeperReference

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

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

540/1000Reference

Total flow

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219.5 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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181.1 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

393.6 LReference

681.3 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

300 cmReference

Weight

15825 to 18170 poundsReference

9609 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

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326 cmReference

Operating weight

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9609 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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12437 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

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Charging amps

110Reference

175Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

950Reference

2000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

46.9 l/hourReference

55.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

8192 kgReference

9130 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.