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CaseIH 8950 vs CaseIH Puma 230
Verdict: CaseIH 8950 vs CaseIH Puma 230
The CaseIH 8950 and the CaseIH Puma 230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Puma 230 leads on rated power with 231 hp against 227 hp. CaseIH Puma 230 is the lighter machine (8,981 kg vs 17,445 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Puma 230 is the newer design (2011 vs 1997). In short: choose the CaseIH Puma 230 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 8950 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
227 hp
231 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference
Pull at 5.0 KPHReference
Differential lock
electric rearReference
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Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
146.1 kWReference
123.2 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
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
146.1 kWReference
123.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
169.4 kWReference
146.1 kWReference
Engine (gross)
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172.3 kWReference
Engine (max)
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200.6 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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172.3 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
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200.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
167.8 kWReference
145.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
190.3 kWReference
162.9 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
3 or 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
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Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000/1000EReference
Rear valves
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3 to 5Reference
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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160.0 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
17445 to 18340 poundsReference
8981 kgReference
Front tire
16.9R-30Reference
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Rear tire
18.4R-46Reference
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Ag front
16.9R-30Reference
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Ag rear
18.4R-46Reference
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Shipping weight
7913 kgReference
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Operating weight
8319 kgReference
8981 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
49 cmReference
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Rear axle
101 by 3048 mmReference
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Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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104 by 3022 mmReference
CaseIH 8950 attachments
8950 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
51.9 l/hourReference
42.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
8512 kgReference
8278 kgReference
CaseIH Puma 230 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.