CaseIHModel A
CaseIH MX230 Magnum
Row Crop
- power
- 234 hp
- displacement
- 505 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 18
Head to head · Row Crop
CaseIH MX230 Magnum vs New Holland 8970A
New HollandModel B
New Holland 8970A
Row Crop
- power
- 233 hp
- displacement
- 456 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
CaseIHCaseIH MX230 Magnum
vs
New HollandNew Holland 8970A
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ MX230 Magnum higher · +1 hp (<1%)MX230 Magnum234 hp
8970A233 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
MX230 Magnum is in the 84th percentile; 8970A is in the 84th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ MX230 Magnum higher · +49 ci (+11%)MX230 Magnum505 ci
8970A456 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
MX230 Magnum is in the 87th percentile; 8970A is in the 80th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMX230 Magnum6
8970A6
Median Row Crop Tractor6
MX230 Magnum is in the 50th percentile; 8970A is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ MX230 Magnum higher · +2 (+13%)MX230 Magnum18
8970A16
Median Row Crop Tractor16
MX230 Magnum is in the 61st percentile; 8970A is in the 50th · 1,200 models
MX230 Magnum (A)8970A (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH MX230 Magnum | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | New Holland | — |
| Model | MX230 Magnum | 8970A | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH MX230 Magnum | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CDC | New Holland | — |
| Power Output | 234hp | 233hp | ▲ MX230 Magnum+1 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 8970A+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 505ci | 456ci | ▲ MX230 Magnum+49 ci · +11% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.4in | ▲ MX230 Magnum+0.1 in · +2% |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 5in | ▲ MX230 Magnum+0.3 in · +6% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH MX230 Magnum | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Full power shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH MX230 Magnum | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Not recorded | 212in | — |
| Height | 125in | 124in | ▲ MX230 Magnum+1 in · <1% |
| Operating Weight | 20,100lb | 19,590lb | ▲ MX230 Magnum+510 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH MX230 Magnum | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed Center Pressure Flow Compensated with Parallel Priority | Closed center load-sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH MX230 Magnum | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Category III | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IIIN | Category 3 | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH MX230 Magnum | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Power | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH MX230 Magnum | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH MX230 Magnum | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 6gal | 7gal | ▲ 8970A+1 gal · +17% |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH MX230 Magnum | New Holland 8970A | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 84th percentile (234 hp)B · 84th percentile (233 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 87th percentile (505 ci)B · 80th percentile (456 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 61st percentile (18)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 84th percentile (20,100 lb)B · 83rd percentile (19,590 lb)
A · MX230 MagnumB · 8970AMedian Row Crop Tractor