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CaseIHModel A
CaseIH Magnum 340
Row Crop
- power
- 340 hp
- displacement
- 531 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 19
Head to head · Row Crop
CaseIH Magnum 340 vs Versatile 956
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 956
Four-Wheel Drive
- power
- 335 hp
- displacement
- 855 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 340
vs
VersatileVersatile 956
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ Magnum 340 higher · +5 hp (+1%)Magnum 340340 hp
956335 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Magnum 340 is in the 96th percentile; 956 is in the 95th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 956 higher · +324 ci (+61%)Magnum 340531 ci
956855 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Magnum 340 is in the 93rd percentile; 956 is in the 99th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMagnum 3406
9566
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Magnum 340 is in the 50th percentile; 956 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ Magnum 340 higher · +7 (+58%)Magnum 34019
95612
Median Row Crop Tractor16
Magnum 340 is in the 68th percentile; 956 is in the 27th · 1,200 models
Magnum 340 (A)956 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 340 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Versatile | — |
| Model | Magnum 340 | 956 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Four-Wheel Drive | — |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 340 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FPT | Cummins | — |
| Model | Turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve | Not recorded | — |
| Power Output | 340hp | 335hp | ▲ Magnum 340+5 hp · +1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 956+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 531ci | 855ci | ▲ 956+324 ci · +61% |
| Bore | 4.6in | 5.5in | ▲ 956+0.9 in · +20% |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 6in | ▲ 956+0.7 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 340 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Constant mesh and Full power shift | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 340 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 253in | 260in | ▲ 956+7 in · +3% |
| Width | 100in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 133in | 139in | ▲ 956+6 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 28,230lb | 24,500lb | ▲ Magnum 340+3,730 lb · +15% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 340 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydraulic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 340 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | IVN/III | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 340 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydraulic power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 340 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Emissions
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 340 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Tier 4A | Not recorded | — |
| Control System | SCR | Not recorded | — |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 340 | Versatile 956 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 15.9gal | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 96th percentile (340 hp)B · 95th percentile (335 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 93rd percentile (531 ci)B · 99th percentile (855 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 68th percentile (19)B · 27th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 97th percentile (28,230 lb)B · 94th percentile (24,500 lb)
A · Magnum 340B · 956Median Row Crop Tractor