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CaseIH MX255 Magnum vs CaseIH Puma 215
Verdict: CaseIH MX255 Magnum vs CaseIH Puma 215
The CaseIH MX255 Magnum and the CaseIH Puma 215 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH MX255 Magnum leads on rated power with 219 hp against 215 hp. CaseIH Puma 215 is the lighter machine (8,110 kg vs 20,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Puma 215 is the newer design (2011 vs 2003). In short: choose the CaseIH MX255 Magnum for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Puma 215 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
219 hp
215 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIHReference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Adds transport gear to the power shift, providing road speed at reduced engine RPMs.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
TG255
similar New Holland modelReference
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Engine
Engine
195.4 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
140.0 kWReference
127.6 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
104 x 132 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
Interim Tier 4Reference
Power
195.4 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
17.0:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2200Reference
Torque
2264.5 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
15.1 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
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Max power
140.0 kWReference
127.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
163.4 kWReference
142.9 kWReference
Engine (gross)
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160.3 kWReference
Engine (max)
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193.9 kWReference
Emission control
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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
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160.3 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
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193.9 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 4 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Transmission
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EconoGearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
160.3 kWReference
134.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
185.1 kWReference
156.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
172.2 LReference
83.3 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Capacity
172.2 LReference
83.3 LReference
Pressure
203.4 barReference
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Valves
3 to 5Reference
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Total flow
201.0 lpmReference
215.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
2/3NReference
Control
electronic draft controlReference
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Rear lift
8128 kgReference
6078 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
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Front lift
3252 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
1000/1000EReference
Rear valves
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3 to 5 (electronic)Reference
Pump flow
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151.4 lpmReference
Steering flow
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64.3 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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156.0 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
605.6 LReference
393.6 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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50.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
288 cmReference
Weight
20200 to 21550 poundsReference
8110 kgReference
Height (cab)
316 cmReference
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Rear axle
114 by 3048 mmReference
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Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping
9162 kgReference
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Operating
9775 kgReference
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Ballasted
13022 kgReference
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Operating weight
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8110 kgReference
Bar rear axle
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104 by 3022 mmReference
MX255 Serial Number Location
MX255 Serial Numbers
2003
JAZ125000Reference
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2004
JAZ129400Reference
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2005
JAZ134001Reference
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2006
JAZ138614Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
48.4 l/hourReference
39.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
9631 kgReference
7409 kgReference
CaseIH Puma 215 attachments
Attachment overview
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.