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CaseIH Magnum 385 vs CaseIH Magnum 400 Rowtrac

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 385 vs CaseIH Magnum 400 Rowtrac

The CaseIH Magnum 385 and the CaseIH Magnum 400 Rowtrac are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 400 Rowtrac leads on rated power with 391 hp against 385 hp. CaseIH Magnum 385 is the lighter machine (14,605 kg vs 16,329 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 400 Rowtrac 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 Rowtrac 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 Magnum 385 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH Magnum 400 Rowtrac Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
385 hp
391 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
Differential lock
electronic front and rearReference
Trailer brakes
pneumaticReference
pneumaticReference
Drive
half-trackReference
Variants
385 Rowtrac
half-trackReference
Magnum 400
wheeledReference
Magnum 400RT
half-trackReference
Engine
Fuel tank
617.0 LReference
677.5 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
98.4 LReference
98.4 LReference
Engine (gross)
287.1 kWReference
291.6 kWReference
Engine (max)
311.0 kWReference
319.9 kWReference
Engine (boost)
324.4 kWReference
Displacement
8.7 LReference
8.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 135 mmReference
117 x 135 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Tier IVReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
287.1 kWReference
291.6 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
311.0 kWReference
319.9 kWReference
Boost Power
324.4 kWReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (tested)
219.3 kWReference
Torque
1849.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Max power
219.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
261.4 kWReference
Transmission
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
5 or 6Reference
Pump flow
325.5 lpmReference
283.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IV/IIIReference
IV/IIIReference
Rear lift
9026 kgReference
9026 kgReference
Front lift
4275 kgReference
4275 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
PTO (tested)
289.6 kWReference
Pressure
210.0 barReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulicReference
Engine RPM
1000@1804Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
285.3 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
314 cmReference
314 cmReference
Weight
14605 kgReference
16329 kgReference
Front tire
420/85R34Reference
Rear tire
480/80R50Reference
420/85R38Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50Reference
Shipping weight
14605 kgReference
Front axle
0 mmReference
Bar rear axle
127 by 3048 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Ag rear
420/85R38Reference
Height
344 cmReference
Rear tread
193 to 304 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
240Reference
240Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
74.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
15759 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.

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