Compare/CaseIH Magnum 240 vs CaseIH Puma 230

CaseIH Magnum 240 vs CaseIH Puma 230

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 240 vs CaseIH Puma 230

The CaseIH Magnum 240 and the CaseIH Puma 230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 240 leads on rated power with 240 hp against 231 hp. CaseIH Puma 230 is the lighter machine (8,981 kg vs 10,117 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 240 is the newer design (2014 vs 2011). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 240 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

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Rated power

240 hp

231 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

CaseIHReference

Pull at 5 KPHReference

Pull at 5.0 KPHReference

Original price

$240,377 (2017 CVT )Reference

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Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

605.6 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

66.2 LReference

50.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

179.0 kWReference

172.3 kWReference

Engine (max)

201.3 kWReference

200.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

139.2 kWReference

123.2 kWReference

Displacement

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 132 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4Reference

Interim Tier 4Reference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

179.0 kWReference

172.3 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

201.3 kWReference

200.6 kWReference

Fuel system

electronic high pressure common rail direct injectionReference

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Cooling system

viscous fanReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

139.2 kWReference

123.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

154.5 kWReference

146.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Oil capacity

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15.1 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

152.9 kWReference

145.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

167.7 kWReference

162.9 kWReference

Type

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Rear valves

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

162.8 lpmReference

151.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

2/3NReference

Control

electronic lower link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6395 kgReference

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Drawbar

Cat. 3Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000/1000EReference

Power at rated PTO speed

166.4 kWReference

160.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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83.3 LReference

Capacity

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83.3 LReference

Total flow

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215.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Rear lift

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6078 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

288 cmReference

Weight

10117 kgReference

8981 kgReference

Front tire

380/85R34Reference

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Rear tire

480/80R46Reference

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Ag front

380/85R34Reference

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Ag rear

480/80R46Reference

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Length

594 cmReference

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Height (cab)

326 cmReference

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Operating weight

10117 kgReference

8981 kgReference

Front axle

Suspended 4WDReference

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Bar rear axle

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104 by 3022 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Magnum 240 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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200Reference

Battery CCA

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1300Reference

Test results

Fuel use

44.7 l/hourReference

42.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

10103 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.