Compare/CaseIH Magnum 340 vs CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac

CaseIH Magnum 340 vs CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 340 vs CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac

The CaseIH Magnum 340 and the CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 340 leads on rated power with 340 hp against 339 hp. CaseIH Magnum 340 is the lighter machine (12,805 kg vs 21,840 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac holds more fuel (1135.5 L vs 635.9 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Magnum 340 is the newer design (2011 vs 2008). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 340 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Steiger 385QT Quadtrac if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

340 hp

339 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 340 for the 2012 model year.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$318,177 (2010)Reference

Drive

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articulated crawlerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

635.9 LReference

1135.5 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

89.3 LReference

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Engine (gross)

253.5 kWReference

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Engine (max)

278.9 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

191.3 kWReference

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Displacement

8.7 LReference

12.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 135 mmReference

135 x 150 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4AReference

Tier 3Reference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

253.5 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

278.9 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elements with aspiratorReference

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

15.9:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Max power

191.3 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

220.0 kWReference

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Engine

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287.1 kWReference

Power

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287.1 kWReference

Maximum Power

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315.4 kWReference

Starter volts

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24Reference

Oil capacity

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31.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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Transmission

CVTReference

powershiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

216.3 kWReference

252.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

251.6 kWReference

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Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

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Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

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Total flow

283.9 lpmReference

340.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

4/3Reference

4NReference

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

independent optionalReference

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

247.2 kWReference

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Valves

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4 to 9 (without 3-point hitch)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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8948 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

391 cmReference

Weight

12805 kgReference

21840 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

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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Shipping weight

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21840 kgReference

Max weight

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26308 kgReference

Magnum 340 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

175Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Test results

Fuel use

58.3 l/hourReference

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Max pull

16926 kgReference

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Variants

385

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wheeled tractorReference

CaseIH Steiger 385QT Tracks

Width

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111 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.