Compare/CaseIH Magnum 385 vs CaseIH Magnum 400

CaseIH Magnum 385 vs CaseIH Magnum 400

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 385 vs CaseIH Magnum 400

The CaseIH Magnum 385 and the CaseIH Magnum 400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 400 leads on rated power with 391 hp against 385 hp. CaseIH Magnum 400 holds more fuel (677.5 L vs 617.0 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Magnum 385 is the newer design (2025 vs 2019). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 400 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 385 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

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CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

385 hp

391 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 6 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

electronic front and rearReference

electro-hydraulic rearReference

Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

Variants

385 Rowtrac

half-trackReference

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Magnum 400

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wheeledReference

Magnum 400RT

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half-trackReference

Engine

Fuel tank

617.0 LReference

677.5 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

98.4 LReference

Engine (gross)

287.1 kWReference

291.6 kWReference

Engine (max)

311.0 kWReference

319.9 kWReference

Engine (boost)

324.4 kWReference

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Displacement

8.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 135 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

287.1 kWReference

291.6 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

311.0 kWReference

319.9 kWReference

Boost Power

324.4 kWReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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231.0 kWReference

Torque

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1849.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Max power

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231.0 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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261.6 kWReference

Transmission

CVXDriveReference

PowerDriveReference

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

21 forward and 5 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

238.6 kWReference

257.3 kWReference

Type

continuously-variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Valves

5 or 6Reference

Pump flow

325.5 lpmReference

283.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IV/IIIReference

Rear lift

9026 kgReference

Front lift

4275 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

PTO (tested)

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291.3 kWReference

Pressure

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210.0 barReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1804Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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287.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

314 cmReference

Weight

14605 kgReference

Front tire

420/85R34Reference

Rear tire

480/80R50Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50Reference

Shipping weight

14605 kgReference

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Front axle

0 mmReference

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Bar rear axle

127 by 3048 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

Length

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650 cmReference

Width

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255 cmReference

Height

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337 cmReference

Max weight

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18000 kgReference

Rear axle

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127 by 3048 mmReference

Rear tread

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147 to 229 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

240Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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69.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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13432 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.