Compare/CaseIH Magnum 315 vs CaseIH Steiger 370 Rowtrac

CaseIH Magnum 315 vs CaseIH Steiger 370 Rowtrac

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 315 vs CaseIH Steiger 370 Rowtrac

The CaseIH Magnum 315 and the CaseIH Steiger 370 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 311 hp. CaseIH Magnum 315 is the lighter machine (12,610 kg vs 19,169 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 370 Rowtrac holds more fuel (946.2 L vs 635.9 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Steiger 370 Rowtrac is the newer design (2014 vs 2011). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 315 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Steiger 370 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

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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

312 hp

311 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

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

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articulated crawlerReference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Steering

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hydraulic articulatedReference

Trailer brakes

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hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

635.9 LReference

946.2 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

89.3 LReference

159.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

232.7 kWReference

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Engine (max)

258.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

172.5 kWReference

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Displacement

8.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 135 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4AReference

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

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Power at rated engine speed

202.4 kWReference

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Engine

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275.9 kWReference

Power

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275.9 kWReference

Maximum Power

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302.0 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high pressure common railReference

Cooling system

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viscous fan driveReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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24Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

CVTReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

197.6 kWReference

231.9 kWReference

PTO (tested)

235.4 kWReference

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Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

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Total flow

283.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

4N/3 (optional)Reference

IIIReference

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

1000Reference

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

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Valves

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4 to 8Reference

Pump flow

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408.8 lpmReference

SCV flow

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132.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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9072 kgReference

Rear Arms

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quick couplerReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 4Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

406 cmReference

Weight

12610 kgReference

19169 kgReference

Length

642 cmReference

800 cmReference

Min Width

255 cmReference

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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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Height (cab)

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384 cmReference

Max weight

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25787 kgReference

Front axle

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FlangeReference

Magnum 315 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Test results

Fuel use

54.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

11136 kgReference

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Variants

370

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wheeled tractorReference

370RT

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crawler tractorReference

CaseIH Steiger 370 Rowtrac Tracks

Width

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365 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.