Compare/CaseIH CX70 vs CaseIH JX80U

CaseIH CX70 vs CaseIH JX80U

Verdict: CaseIH CX70 vs CaseIH JX80U

The CaseIH CX70 and the CaseIH JX80U are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH JX80U leads on rated power with 74 hp against 73 hp. CaseIH CX70 is the lighter machine (7,396 kg vs 7,855 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH JX80U is the newer design (2002 vs 1998). In short: choose the CaseIH JX80U for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH CX70 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

73 hp

74 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with push-button power shift on the gear shift lever. Left-hand shuttle lever on the steering column.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, III) with push-button power shift and power shuttleReference

Original price

$27,000 (1999)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

electro-hydraulic front and rearReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Variants

CX70

deluxe modelReference

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C70

basic modelReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

54.4 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Engine (net)

49.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

37.4 kWReference

40.5 kWReference

Displacement

4.2 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

103 x 127 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Power (net)

49.2 kWReference

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Power (gross)

54.4 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Fuel system

mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectorsReference

mechanical direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

18.5:1Reference

17.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Torque

282.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

37.0 LReference

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Oil change

250 hReference

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Coolant capacity

16.0 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

44.5 kWReference

50.2 kWReference

Max power

37.4 kWReference

40.5 kWReference

Fuel tank

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126.8 LReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

43.3 kWReference

49.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

44.5 kWReference

50.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

37.1 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

syncromeshReference

Capacity

37.1 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

0 to 3Reference

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

59.4 lpmReference

54.9 lpmReference

Total flow

32.2 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

electronic upper linkReference

mechanical lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

2311 kgReference

3583 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

12-inch dry discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (optional dual shaft)Reference

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

46.3 kWReference

48.5 kWReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

159.0 LReference

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Max capacity

4604 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

235 cmReference

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Weight

7396 to 8466 poundsReference

7855 to 8330 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Shipping

3840 kgReference

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Operating

3749 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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234 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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231 cmReference

2WD Cab

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3563 kgReference

4WD Cab

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3778 kgReference

2WD Cab Ballasted

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4311 kgReference

4WD Cab Ballasted

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4524 kgReference

CX70 Serial Numbers

1998

JJE1000056Reference

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1999

JJE1008492Reference

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2000

JJE1013490Reference

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2001

JJE1017672Reference

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2002

JJE1019985Reference

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Location:

Near the tractor steering column on right side.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65Reference

85Reference

Battery CCA

810 (optional)Reference

960Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

15.1 l/hourReference

14.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

4302 kgReference

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CaseIH JX80U attachments

Attachment overview

CaseIH JX80U Height

ROPS

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276 cmReference

Cab

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262 cmReference

Exhaust

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278 cmReference

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.