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CaseIH 8950 vs CaseIH STX280
Verdict: CaseIH 8950 vs CaseIH STX280
The CaseIH 8950 and the CaseIH STX280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 8950 leads on rated power with 227 hp against 225 hp. CaseIH STX280 is the newer design (2006 vs 1997). In short: choose the CaseIH 8950 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH STX280 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
225 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Differential lock
electric rearReference
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Final drives
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inboard 4-planetary (STX280 HD)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
146.1 kWReference
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Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Fuel system
mechanical injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
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Compression
16.5:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
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Coolant capacity
29.3 LReference
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Max power
146.1 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
169.4 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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757.0 LReference
Engine
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208.8 kWReference
Power
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208.8 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Transmission
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SynchroshiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
167.8 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
190.3 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
172.2 LReference
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Type
creeperReference
fully synchronizedReference
Capacity
172.2 LReference
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Pressure
151.7 barReference
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Valves
3 or 4Reference
4Reference
Pump flow
109.8 lpmReference
283.9 lpmReference
SCV flow
102.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IVN/IIIReference
Control
electronic lower-link draft sensingReference
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Rear lift
7257 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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7107 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
393.6 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
353 cmReference
Weight
17445 to 18340 poundsReference
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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
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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
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Max weight
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17962 kgReference
Bar rear axle
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114 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
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Charging amps
110Reference
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Charging volts
12Reference
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Batteries
2Reference
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Battery CCA
950Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
51.9 l/hourReference
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Max pull
8512 kgReference
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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.