Compare/CaseIH 9280 vs CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac

CaseIH 9280 vs CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac

Verdict: CaseIH 9280 vs CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac

The CaseIH 9280 and the CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 9280 leads on rated power with 344 hp against 339 hp. CaseIH 9280 is the lighter machine (13,154 kg vs 21,840 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac is the newer design (2008 vs 1990). In short: choose the CaseIH 9280 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac 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

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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

344 hp

339 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

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

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$318,177 (2010)Reference

Drive

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articulated crawlerReference

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

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

41.6 LReference

31.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

62.5 LReference

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Fuel tank

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1135.5 LReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Maximum Power

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315.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

16 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Transmission

SyncroShiftReference

powershiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

256.5 kWReference

252.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

98.4 LReference

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Type

fully synchronizedReference

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Capacity

98.4 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

4Reference

4 to 9 (without 3-point hitch)Reference

Powershift Total flow

102.2 lpmReference

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SyncroShift Total flow

113.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

4NReference

Rear lift

6350 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independent optionalReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

Total flow

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340.7 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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8948 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

946.2 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

359 cmReference

391 cmReference

Weight

13154 kgReference

21840 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

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Width

416 cmReference

111 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

416 cmReference

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Shipping weight

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21840 kgReference

Max weight

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26308 kgReference

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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175Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Speeds

Variants

385

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wheeled tractorReference

CaseIH Steiger 385QT Tracks

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.