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CaseIH Puma 230 vs CaseIH STX280
Verdict: CaseIH Puma 230 vs CaseIH STX280
The CaseIH Puma 230 and the CaseIH STX280 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 225 hp. CaseIH Puma 230 is the newer design (2011 vs 2006). In short: choose the CaseIH Puma 230 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH STX280 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
231 hp
225 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
Pull at 5.0 KPHReference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Final drives
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inboard 4-planetary (STX280 HD)Reference
Engine
Engine (gross)
172.3 kWReference
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Engine (max)
200.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
123.2 kWReference
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Displacement
6.7 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
104 x 132 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Emissions
Interim Tier 4Reference
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Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
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Rated Power (gross)
172.3 kWReference
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Maximum Power (gross)
200.6 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
15.1 LReference
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Max power
123.2 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
146.1 kWReference
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Fuel tank
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757.0 LReference
Engine
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208.8 kWReference
Power
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208.8 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
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wet discReference
Transmission
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SynchroshiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
145.4 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
162.9 kWReference
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Hydraulic system
83.3 LReference
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Type
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
fully synchronizedReference
Capacity
83.3 LReference
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Rear valves
3 to 5Reference
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Pump flow
151.4 lpmReference
283.9 lpmReference
Total flow
215.7 lpmReference
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Steering flow
64.3 lpmReference
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Rear Type
2/3NReference
IVN/IIIReference
Rear lift
6078 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000/1000EReference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
160.0 kWReference
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Valves
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4Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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7107 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
393.6 LReference
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Exhaust fluid (DEF)
50.0 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
288 cmReference
353 cmReference
Weight
8981 kgReference
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Operating weight
8981 kgReference
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Bar rear axle
104 by 3022 mmReference
114 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
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Max weight
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17962 kgReference
CaseIH Puma 230 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
200Reference
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Battery CCA
1300Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
42.8 l/hourReference
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Max pull
8278 kgReference
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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.