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CaseIH Magnum 235 vs CaseIH Puma 230
Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 235 vs CaseIH Puma 230
The CaseIH Magnum 235 and the CaseIH Puma 230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 235 leads on rated power with 235 hp against 231 hp. CaseIH Puma 230 is the lighter machine (8,981 kg vs 12,328 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 235 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Puma 230 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
235 hp
231 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIHReference
The CVT transmission became available on the Magnum 235 for the 2012 model year.Reference
Pull at 5.0 KPHReference
Steering
powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
T8.275
similar New Holland modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
635.9 LReference
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Exhaust fluid (DEF)
89.3 LReference
50.0 LReference
Engine (gross)
175.2 kWReference
172.3 kWReference
Engine (max)
199.8 kWReference
200.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
128.8 kWReference
123.2 kWReference
Displacement
8.7 LReference
6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 135 mmReference
104 x 132 mmReference
Emissions
Tier 4AReference
Interim Tier 4Reference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
175.2 kWReference
172.3 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
199.8 kWReference
200.6 kWReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Power at rated engine speed
148.3 kWReference
146.1 kWReference
Max power
128.8 kWReference
123.2 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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15.1 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Transmission
CVTReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
145.4 kWReference
145.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
148.3 kWReference
162.9 kWReference
Type
continuously variable transmissionReference
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
3 to 5Reference
Total flow
283.9 lpmReference
215.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
3/3NReference
2/3NReference
Rear lift
7427 kgReference
6078 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
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Front lift
4275 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
1000/1000EReference
Engine RPM
1000@1804Reference
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Front PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
174.5 kWReference
160.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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83.3 LReference
Capacity
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83.3 LReference
Pump flow
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151.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
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64.3 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
304 cmReference
288 cmReference
Weight
12328 kgReference
8981 kgReference
Length
642 cmReference
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Min Width
255 cmReference
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Height
337 cmReference
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Rear axle
101 by 3048 mmReference
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Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
147 to 229 cmReference
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Operating weight
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8981 kgReference
Bar rear axle
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104 by 3022 mmReference
Magnum 235 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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1300Reference
Test results
Fuel use
45.8 l/hourReference
42.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
9819 kgReference
8278 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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393.6 LReference
CaseIH Puma 230 attachments
Attachment overview
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.