Compare/CaseIH Magnum 315 vs CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac

CaseIH Magnum 315 vs CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 315 vs CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac

The CaseIH Magnum 315 and the CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 315 leads on rated power with 312 hp against 306 hp. CaseIH Magnum 315 is the lighter machine (12,610 kg vs 50,800 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac holds more fuel (946.2 L vs 635.9 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac is the newer design (2013 vs 2011). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 315 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac 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

312 hp

306 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

CaseIHReference

The CVT transmission became available on the Magnum 315 for the 2012 model year.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Drive

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articulated crawlerReference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Engine

Fuel tank

635.9 LReference

946.2 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

89.3 LReference

174.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

232.7 kWReference

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Engine (max)

258.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

172.5 kWReference

194.7 kWReference

Displacement

8.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 135 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4AReference

Interim Tier 4Reference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

232.7 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

258.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Max power

172.5 kWReference

194.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

202.4 kWReference

228.5 kWReference

Engine

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261.0 kWReference

Power

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261.0 kWReference

Maximum Power

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287.1 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high pressure common railReference

Cooling system

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viscous fanReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

CVTReference

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Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

197.6 kWReference

216.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

235.4 kWReference

258.3 kWReference

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

5Reference

Total flow

283.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

4N/3 (optional)Reference

IIINReference

Rear lift

8799 kgReference

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Front Hitch

optionalReference

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Front lift

4275 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.375)Reference

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

235.4 kWReference

228.5 kWReference

Pump flow

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408.8 lpmReference

SCV flow

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132.5 lpmReference

Control

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lower link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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9072 kgReference

Rear Arms

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fixedReference

Drawbar

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Category 4, SwingingReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

406 cmReference

Weight

12610 kgReference

50800 to 51905 poundsReference

Length

642 cmReference

800 cmReference

Min Width

255 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height

337 cmReference

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Rear axle

114 by 3048 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Rear tread

147 to 229 cmReference

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Max Width

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365 cmReference

Height (cab)

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384 cmReference

Front axle

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114 mmReference

Flange rear axle

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114 mmReference

Operating

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23544 kgReference

Magnum 315 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

54.5 l/hourReference

62.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

11136 kgReference

15982 kgReference

CaseIH Steiger 350 Rowtrac Tracks

Width

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60 cmReference

Capacities

Max capacity

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25787 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.