Compare/CaseIH MX220 Magnum vs CaseIH Puma 185

CaseIH MX220 Magnum vs CaseIH Puma 185

Verdict: CaseIH MX220 Magnum vs CaseIH Puma 185

The CaseIH MX220 Magnum and the CaseIH Puma 185 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH MX220 Magnum leads on rated power with 187 hp against 185 hp. CaseIH Puma 185 is the lighter machine (8,226 kg vs 18,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Puma 185 is the newer design (2011 vs 1999). In short: choose the CaseIH MX220 Magnum for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Puma 185 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

187 hp

185 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 18.4R46 rear tires.Reference

Adds transport gear to the power shift, providing road speed at reduced engine RPMs.Reference

Original price

$103,000Reference

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Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

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Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

120.2 kWReference

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Displacement

8.3 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Fuel system

mechanical direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Idle RPM

900-2240Reference

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Firing order

1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

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Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

15.1 LReference

Oil change

300 hReference

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Max power

120.2 kWReference

139.8 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

139.2 kWReference

123.4 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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138.0 kWReference

Engine (max)

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174.5 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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138.0 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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174.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discsReference

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission

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EconoGearReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

138.0 kWReference

115.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

156.0 kWReference

139.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

172.2 LReference

83.3 LReference

Type

creeperReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

172.2 LReference

83.3 LReference

Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

3 to 5Reference

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Pump flow

166.5 lpmReference

151.4 lpmReference

SCV flow

151.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIINReference

2/3NReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

6577 kgReference

6078 kgReference

Front Hitch

IIReference

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Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

2494 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

5410/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000/1000EReference

Engine RPM

1000@1974Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

141.9 kWReference

138.0 kWReference

Rear valves

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3 to 5 (electronic)Reference

Total flow

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215.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

605.6 LReference

393.6 LReference

Max capacity

12020 kgReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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50.0 LReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

302 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

300 cmReference

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Weight

18700 to 20010 poundsReference

8226 kgReference

Front tire

14L-16.1Reference

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2WD Rear tire

18.4R46Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14L-16.1. Rear: 18.4R46Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 14.9R34. Rear: 18.4R46Reference

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Length

574 cmReference

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Height (cab)

316 cmReference

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Ground clearance

47 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

101 by 2997 mmReference

104 by 3022 mmReference

Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

2WD Shipping

8482 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

8935 kgReference

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4WD Operating

9076 kgReference

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2WD Max front axle

4173 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

4536 kgReference

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Max rear axle

14288 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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288 cmReference

Operating weight

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8226 kgReference

MX220 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

135Reference

200Reference

Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

1000Reference

1300Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery Group

31Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

39.4 l/hourReference

34.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

9380 kgReference

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Speeds

CaseIH Puma 185 attachments

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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.