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CaseIH 9280 vs CaseIH Steiger 385

Verdict: CaseIH 9280 vs CaseIH Steiger 385

The CaseIH 9280 and the CaseIH Steiger 385 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Steiger 385 leads on rated power with 347 hp against 344 hp. CaseIH 9280 is the lighter machine (13,154 kg vs 37,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 385 is the newer design (2008 vs 1990). In short: choose the CaseIH Steiger 385 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 9280 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 9280 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH Steiger 385 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
344 hp
347 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between gears and ranges.Reference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Original price
$249,874Reference
Engine
Engine
279.6 kWReference
287.1 kWReference
Displacement
14.0 LReference
12.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
140 x 152 mmReference
135 x 150 mmReference
Power
279.6 kWReference
287.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2000Reference
Torque
1716.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
24Reference
Oil capacity
41.6 LReference
31.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
62.5 LReference
Fuel tank
1135.5 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
238.2 kWReference
Emissions
Tier 3Reference
Maximum Power
315.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
Max power
238.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
258.8 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
Transmission
SyncroShiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
256.5 kWReference
252.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
98.4 LReference
Type
fully synchronizedReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
98.4 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
Valves
4Reference
4 to 9 (without 3-point hitch)Reference
Powershift Total flow
102.2 lpmReference
SyncroShift Total flow
113.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
4NReference
Rear lift
6350 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
PTO (tested)
291.5 kWReference
Total flow
340.7 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
8899 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
946.2 LReference
Max capacity
20684 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
359 cmReference
391 cmReference
Weight
13154 kgReference
37900 to 41605 poundsReference
Front tire
24.5-32Reference
710/70R42Reference
Rear tire
24.5-32Reference
710/70R42Reference
Ag front
24.5-32Reference
710/70R42Reference
Ag rear
24.5-32Reference
710/70R42Reference
Length
709 cmReference
Width
416 cmReference
111 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
416 cmReference
Front axle
114 by 3048 mmReference
Rear axle
114 by 3048 mmReference
Shipping
17191 kgReference
Operating
18872 kgReference
9280 Serial Numbers
1990
JCB0004600Reference
1991
JCB0026501Reference
1992
JCB0028400Reference
1993
JCB0030500Reference
1994
JEE0031773Reference
1995
JEE0032808Reference
Location:
Under the left-side steps on front fenderReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
175Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
Speeds
Variants
385 Quadtrac
articulated crawlerReference
Steiger 385 Serial Number Location
Test results
Fuel use
77.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
18763 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.

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