Compare/CaseIH Magnum 385 vs CaseIH Steiger 430

CaseIH Magnum 385 vs CaseIH Steiger 430

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 385 vs CaseIH Steiger 430

The CaseIH Magnum 385 and the CaseIH Steiger 430 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 385 hp. CaseIH Magnum 385 is the lighter machine (14,605 kg vs 37,900 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 430 holds more fuel (1135.5 L vs 617.0 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Magnum 385 is the newer design (2025 vs 2007). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

385 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

CaseIHReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

electronic front and rearReference

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Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Variants

385 Rowtrac

half-trackReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

617.0 LReference

1135.5 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

98.4 LReference

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Engine (gross)

287.1 kWReference

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Engine (max)

311.0 kWReference

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Engine (boost)

324.4 kWReference

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Displacement

8.7 LReference

12.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 135 mmReference

135 x 150 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

287.1 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

311.0 kWReference

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Boost Power

324.4 kWReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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320.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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261.9 kWReference

Power

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320.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

—

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Max power

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261.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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286.8 kWReference

Transmission

CVXDriveReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

16 forward and 2 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

238.6 kWReference

279.6 kWReference

Type

continuously-variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Valves

5 or 6Reference

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Pump flow

325.5 lpmReference

340.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IV/IIIReference

IVNReference

Rear lift

9026 kgReference

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Front lift

4275 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000 (1.75)Reference

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PTO (tested)

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327.3 kWReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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8899 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

314 cmReference

391 cmReference

Weight

14605 kgReference

37900 to 41605 poundsReference

Front tire

420/85R34Reference

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Rear tire

480/80R50Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

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

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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

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Shipping

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17191 kgReference

Operating

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18872 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

240Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Capacities

Max capacity

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23405 kgReference

Test results

Fuel use

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83.6 l/hourReference

Max pull

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16633 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.