Compare/CaseIH 9280 vs CaseIH Magnum 340

CaseIH 9280 vs CaseIH Magnum 340

Verdict: CaseIH 9280 vs CaseIH Magnum 340

The CaseIH 9280 and the CaseIH Magnum 340 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 9280 leads on rated power with 344 hp against 340 hp. CaseIH Magnum 340 is the lighter machine (12,805 kg vs 13,154 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 340 is the newer design (2011 vs 1990). In short: choose the CaseIH 9280 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 340 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

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Rated power

344 hp

340 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between gears and ranges.Reference

The CVT transmission became available on the Magnum 340 for the 2012 model year.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

279.6 kWReference

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Displacement

14.0 LReference

8.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 152 mmReference

117 x 135 mmReference

Power

279.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2000Reference

Torque

1716.7 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

41.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

62.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

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635.9 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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89.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

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253.5 kWReference

Engine (max)

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278.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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191.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 4AReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

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253.5 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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278.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

Compression

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15.9:1Reference

Starter type

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electricReference

Max power

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191.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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220.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission

SyncroShiftReference

CVTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

256.5 kWReference

216.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

98.4 LReference

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Type

fully synchronizedReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Capacity

98.4 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

4Reference

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Powershift Total flow

102.2 lpmReference

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SyncroShift Total flow

113.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

4/3Reference

Rear lift

6350 kgReference

8799 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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251.6 kWReference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Total flow

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283.9 lpmReference

Front Hitch

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optionalReference

Front lift

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4275 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1804Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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247.2 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

946.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

359 cmReference

304 cmReference

Weight

13154 kgReference

12805 kgReference

Front tire

24.5-32Reference

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Rear tire

24.5-32Reference

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Ag front

24.5-32Reference

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Ag rear

24.5-32Reference

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Length

709 cmReference

642 cmReference

Width

416 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

416 cmReference

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Min Width

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255 cmReference

Height

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337 cmReference

Rear axle

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114 by 3048 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

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147 to 229 cmReference

9280 Serial Numbers

1990

JCB0004600Reference

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1991

JCB0026501Reference

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1992

JCB0028400Reference

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1993

JCB0030500Reference

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1994

JEE0031773Reference

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1995

JEE0032808Reference

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Location:

Under the left-side steps on front fenderReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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200Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Speeds

Magnum 340 Serial Number Location

Test results

Fuel use

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58.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

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16926 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.