Compare/CaseIH MX270 Magnum vs CaseIH Puma 230

CaseIH MX270 Magnum vs CaseIH Puma 230

Verdict: CaseIH MX270 Magnum vs CaseIH Puma 230

The CaseIH MX270 Magnum and the CaseIH Puma 230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH MX270 Magnum leads on rated power with 238 hp against 231 hp. CaseIH Puma 230 is the lighter machine (8,981 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 230 is the newer design (2011 vs 1999). In short: choose the CaseIH MX270 Magnum for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Puma 230 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

238 hp

231 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 20.8R42 rear tires.Reference

Pull at 5.0 KPHReference

Original price

$141,000Reference

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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)

154.4 kWReference

123.2 kWReference

Displacement

8.3 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Fuel system

electric direct injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

17.0:1Reference

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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

24.6 LReference

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Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

15.1 LReference

Oil change

300 hReference

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Max power

154.4 kWReference

123.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

177.1 kWReference

146.1 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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172.3 kWReference

Engine (max)

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200.6 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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172.3 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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200.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discsReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

175.2 kWReference

145.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

202.0 kWReference

162.9 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

7257 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

1000 (1.75)Reference

1000/1000EReference

Engine RPM

1000@1974Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

181.3 kWReference

160.0 kWReference

Rear valves

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3 to 5Reference

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

14288 kgReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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50.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

300 cmReference

288 cmReference

Weight

20200 to 20900 poundsReference

8981 kgReference

Front tire

16.9R30Reference

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Rear tire

20.8R42Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference

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Length

574 cmReference

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Height (cab)

314 cmReference

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Ground clearance

43 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

114 by 3048 mmReference

104 by 3022 mmReference

Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

Shipping

9162 kgReference

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Operating

9480 kgReference

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Max front axle

6032 kgReference

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Max rear axle

16783 kgReference

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Operating weight

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8981 kgReference

MX270 Serial Number Location

MX270 Serial Numbers

1999

JJA0097438Reference

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2000

JJA0105000Reference

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2001

JJA0108800Reference

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2002

JJA0115301Reference

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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

51.1 l/hourReference

42.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

9827 kgReference

8278 kgReference

Speeds

CaseIH Puma 230 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.