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CaseIH MX230 Magnum vs CaseIH Puma 225

Verdict: CaseIH MX230 Magnum vs CaseIH Puma 225

The CaseIH MX230 Magnum and the CaseIH Puma 225 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Puma 225 leads on rated power with 195 hp against 192 hp. CaseIH Puma 225 is the lighter machine (7,484 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 225 is the newer design (2009 vs 2003). In short: choose the CaseIH Puma 225 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH MX230 Magnum 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 MX230 Magnum Tractor
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH Puma 225 Tractor
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
192 hp
195 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIHReference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulic optionalReference
Variants
TG230
similar New Holland modelReference
Engine
Engine
174.5 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
123.2 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
104 x 132 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
Tier 3Reference
Power
174.5 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
17.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
1959.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
Max power
123.2 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
143.2 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
141.7 kWReference
145.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
161.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
172.2 LReference
100.3 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Capacity
172.2 LReference
100.3 LReference
Pressure
203.4 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
3 to 5Reference
Total flow
201.0 lpmReference
234.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
2/3NReference
Control
electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift
7243 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
optionalReference
Front lift
3252 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
1000/1000EReference
Pump flow
170.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
64.3 lpmReference
Rear lift (at ends)
7199 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6168 kgReference
Front PTO
optionalReference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
605.6 LReference
405.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
288 cmReference
Weight
18700 to 20100 poundsReference
7484 kgReference
Height (cab)
316 cmReference
304 cmReference
Rear axle
101 by 3048 mmReference
104 by 3022 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping
8935 kgReference
Operating
9117 kgReference
Ballasted
11353 kgReference
Front tire
16.9R30Reference
Rear tire
20.8R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference
Height (exhaust)
311 cmReference
Shipping weight
7484 kgReference
MX230 Serial Number Location
MX230 Serial Numbers
2003
JAZ125000Reference
2004
JAZ129400Reference
2005
JAZ134001Reference
2006
JAZ138614Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
135Reference
150Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
1300Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
46.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
8903 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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