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CaseIH Optum 300 vs CaseIH STX325

Verdict: CaseIH Optum 300 vs CaseIH STX325

The CaseIH Optum 300 and the CaseIH STX325 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Optum 300 leads on rated power with 300 hp against 292 hp. CaseIH Optum 300 is the lighter machine (10,500 kg vs 14,481 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH STX325 holds more fuel (757.0 L vs 628.3 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Optum 300 is the newer design (2016 vs 2000). In short: choose the CaseIH Optum 300 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH STX325 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 Optum 300 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH STX325 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
300 hp
292 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIHReference
Pull at 6.0 KPHReference
Gear 5 used for power test.Reference
Original price
$490,556 (2026)Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
T7.315
similar New Holland modelReference
TJ325
similar New Holland modelReference
Engine
Fuel tank
628.3 LReference
757.0 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
96.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
223.7 kWReference
Engine (max)
233.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
168.9 kWReference
194.5 kWReference
Displacement
6.7 LReference
8.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
104 x 132 mmReference
114 x 145 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
223.7 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
233.4 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high pressure common rail direct injectionReference
Cooling system
reversible pitchReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
168.9 kWReference
194.5 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
205.6 kWReference
217.6 kWReference
Engine
242.4 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
179.0 kWReference
Power
242.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
16.5:1Reference
Torque
1559.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Oil capacity
27.6 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
CVXDriveReference
SynchroshiftReference
Gears
infinite forward and infinite (2 range) reverse (4 range)Reference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
201.3 kWReference
201.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
216.8 kWReference
239.2 kWReference
Type
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
fully synchronizedReference
Rear valves
4 or 5Reference
4 to 7Reference
Mid valves
1 or 3Reference
Pump flow
219.5 lpmReference
SCV flow
140.0 lpmReference
132.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IVNReference
IVN/IIIReference
Control
electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
8700 kgReference
6577 kgReference
Rear Arms
telescopic link endsReference
Front lift
4399 kgReference
Drawbar
Cat. 3Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000/1000E (1.75)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000/1000E (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
214.3 kWReference
Total flow
208.2 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
297 cmReference
368 cmReference
Weight
10500 kgReference
14481 kgReference
Front tire
420/85R24Reference
Rear tire
480/80R50Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R24. Rear: 480/80R50Reference
Length
528 cmReference
750 cmReference
Width
302 cmReference
92 cmReference
Height (cab)
336 cmReference
Max weight
16000 kgReference
Bar rear axle
104 by 3022 mmReference
Height
368 cmReference
Front axle
101 mmReference
Rear axle
101 mmReference
Rear tread
152 to 447 cmReference
Operating
14481 kgReference
Max Drawbar
4989 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
54.9 l/hourReference
61.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
11063 kgReference
Capacities
Max capacity
17690 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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