Compare/CaseIH 9390 vs CaseIH STX480

CaseIH 9390 vs CaseIH STX480

Verdict: CaseIH 9390 vs CaseIH STX480

The CaseIH 9390 and the CaseIH STX480 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH STX480 leads on rated power with 429 hp against 425 hp. CaseIH 9390 is the lighter machine (14,742 kg vs 20,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH STX480 holds more fuel (1135.5 L vs 1022.0 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH STX480 is the newer design (2006 vs 1997). In short: choose the CaseIH STX480 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 9390 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

425 hp

429 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Three synchronized gears (1-3) in four synchronized ranges (A-D) with a two-speed high/low shift.Reference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Final drives

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inboard compound planetary (STX480 HD)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

1022.0 LReference

1135.5 LReference

Engine (gross)

316.9 kWReference

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Displacement

14.0 LReference

14.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 152 mmReference

137 x 169 mmReference

Power (gross)

316.9 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2000Reference

Idle RPM

850-2300Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

24Reference

Oil capacity

38.6 LReference

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Oil change

250 hReference

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Coolant capacity

62.5 LReference

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Engine

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357.9 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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291.7 kWReference

Power

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357.9 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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17.0:1Reference

Max power

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291.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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319.9 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

16 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission

Hi-Lo SynchroShiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

285.6 kWReference

316.9 kWReference

Type

full powershiftReference

full power shiftReference

Pressure

200.0 barReference

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Valves

4Reference

Pump flow

113.6 lpmReference

340.7 lpmReference

Total flow

227.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IVReference

IVNReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

7711 kgReference

8899 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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360.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

365 cmReference

391 cmReference

Weight

14742 kgReference

20250 kgReference

Front tire

20.8R-42Reference

520/85R42Reference

Rear tire

20.8R-42Reference

520/85R42Reference

Ag front

20.8R-42Reference

520/85R42Reference

Ag rear

20.8R-42Reference

520/85R42Reference

Length

713 cmReference

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Width

243 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

379 cmReference

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Operating weight

14742 kgReference

20250 kgReference

Max weight

19958 kgReference

24494 kgReference

Clearance (front axle)

80 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

48 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

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114 mmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 447 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

125Reference

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Batteries

3Reference

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Battery CCA

625Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Variants

STX480

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wheeled tractorReference

STX5480QT

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crawlerReference

Test results

Fuel use

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95.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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20240 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.