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CaseIH MX275 Magnum vs CaseIH Puma 230

Verdict: CaseIH MX275 Magnum vs CaseIH Puma 230

The CaseIH MX275 Magnum and the CaseIH Puma 230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Puma 230 leads on rated power with 231 hp against 227 hp. CaseIH Puma 230 is the lighter machine (8,981 kg vs 9,784 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 2006). In short: choose the CaseIH Puma 230 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH MX275 Magnum 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

227 hp

231 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

543 diesel 19/4 November 2007Reference

Pull at 5.0 KPHReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

205.1 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

145.4 kWReference

123.2 kWReference

Displacement

8.9 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 145 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power

205.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

17.6:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

2200Reference

Torque

2425.9 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

20.8 LReference

15.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

22.7 LReference

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Max power

145.4 kWReference

123.2 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

170.9 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

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

CreeperReference

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Gears

23 forward and 6 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

167.8 kWReference

145.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

202.5 kWReference

162.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

172.2 LReference

83.3 LReference

Type

PFCReference

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

172.2 LReference

83.3 LReference

Valves

3 to 5Reference

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Total flow

219.5 lpmReference

215.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

2/3NReference

Rear lift

8128 kgReference

6078 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000/1000EReference

Rear valves

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3 to 5Reference

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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160.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

681.3 LReference

393.6 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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50.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

300 cmReference

288 cmReference

Weight

9784 kgReference

8981 kgReference

Height

326 cmReference

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Operating weight

9784 kgReference

8981 kgReference

Ballasted weight

13735 kgReference

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Bar rear axle

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104 by 3022 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Electrical

Charging amps

175 (optional)Reference

200Reference

Battery CCA

2000Reference

1300Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Test results

Fuel use

52.6 l/hourReference

42.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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8278 kgReference

CaseIH Puma 230 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.