Compare/CaseIH MX170 Maxxum vs CaseIH Puma 145

CaseIH MX170 Maxxum vs CaseIH Puma 145

Verdict: CaseIH MX170 Maxxum vs CaseIH Puma 145

The CaseIH MX170 Maxxum and the CaseIH Puma 145 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Puma 145 leads on rated power with 146 hp against 145 hp. CaseIH MX170 Maxxum is the lighter machine (6,395 kg vs 6,509 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Puma 145 is the newer design (2011 vs 1998). In short: choose the CaseIH Puma 145 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH MX170 Maxxum if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

145 hp

146 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Four power shift gears in four synchronized ranges. Three ranges in reverse.Reference

The CVT is available with optional 50 km-h top speed.Reference

Engine

Displacement

5.9 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 120 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injection with mechanical governor, Bosch in-line A pump with Bosch 5-hole injectorsReference

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Air cleaner

dual-element dryReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.0 LReference

15.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

19.9 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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108.9 kWReference

Engine (max)

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140.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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84.9 kWReference

Emissions

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Interim Tier 4Reference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

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108.9 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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140.2 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Max power

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84.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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103.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

32 forward and 24 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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EconoGearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

108.1 kWReference

89.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

96.5 LReference

73.8 LReference

Type

creeperReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

96.5 LReference

73.8 LReference

Pressure

203.4 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

106.0 lpmReference

121.1 lpmReference

Total flow

119.6 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/III/IIINReference

2/3NReference

Control

electronic lower linkReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6684 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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111.7 kWReference

Rear valves

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3 to 5 (electronic)Reference

Rear lift

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4173 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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108.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

348.2 LReference

325.5 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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48.1 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

284 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

296 cmReference

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Weight

6395 kgReference

6509 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

18.4R-38Reference

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Ag front

11.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

18.4R-38Reference

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Length

524 cmReference

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Height (cab)

291 cmReference

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Rear axle

101 by 3022 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

155 to 225 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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278 cmReference

Operating weight

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6509 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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92 by 2844 mmReference

MX170 Serial Numbers

1998

JJA0083000Reference

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1999

JJA0097438Reference

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2000

JJA0103445Reference

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2001

JJA0108300Reference

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2002

JJA0115301Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

95Reference

200Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

650Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

CaseIH Puma 145 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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29.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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6139 kgReference

Speeds

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.