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CaseIH Puma 185 Specs ( 2011-2025 )

Name: CaseIH Puma 185
Brand: CaseIH

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Nebraska Test #S1082

CASE IH PUMA 185 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 144.0 hp

Max Pull 16,605 lbs

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Overview

The CaseIH Puma 185 is a 4WD row-crop tractor manufactured in Basildon, England between 2011 and 2025. It is powered by a 6.7L 6-cylinder FPT turbocharged diesel engine with a rated gross power of 185 hp and features a closed center pressure flow compensating hydraulic system.

Ideal Applications

Transmission and Drive Configuration: This tractor is equipped with four-wheel drive and offers transmission options including 18-speed full power shift, 19-speed full power shift with EconoGear, or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Tested Performance Metrics: According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, the Puma 185 achieved a maximum drawbar power of 144.0 hp and a maximum pull of 16,605 lbs, while PTO performance was tested at a maximum of 187.5 hp.

Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity: The mechanical rear hitch is rated for a lift capacity of 10,200 lbs and is supported by a hydraulic system providing a total flow of 49 gpm on powershift models.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Basildon, England
Manufacturer	CaseIH

Engine

Engine type	FPT 6.7L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	4.094x5.197 inches (104 x 132 mm)
Description	FPT / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	410.6 ci (6.7 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Interim Tier 4
Maximum Power (gross)	234 hp (174.5 kW)
Oil capacity	16 qts (15.1 L)
Rated Power (gross)	185 hp (138.0 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Engine (gross)	185 hp (138.0 kW)
Engine (max)	234 hp (174.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	155 hp (115.6 kW)
PTO (tested)	187.5 hp (139.8 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc
Description	Adds transport gear to the power shift, providing road speed at reduced engine RPMs.
Gears	18 forward and 6 reverse / 19 forward and 6 reverse / infinite forward and reverse
Transmission	EconoGear
Type	full power shift / full power shift / continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Description	continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission type	18-speed full power shift / 19-speed full power shift
Description	continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission type	18-speed full power shift / 19-speed full power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard. Optional cab suspension.
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power

Capacity

Exhaust fluid (DEF)	13.2 gal (50.0 L)
Fuel	104 gal (393.6 L)
Hydraulic system	22 gal (83.3 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	22 gal (83.3 L)
Pump flow	32 gpm (powershift) (121.1 lpm)
Rear valves	3 to 4 (mechanical)
Steering flow	17 gpm (64.3 lpm)
Total flow	49 gpm (powershift) (185.5 lpm)
Type	closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)

Hitch

Rear lift	10,200 lbs (4626 kg)
Rear Type	2/3N

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Battery CCA	1300
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	150
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Bar rear axle	4.125 by 112 inches (104 by 2844 mm) / 4.125 by 98 inches (104 by 2489 mm) / 4.125 by 119 inches (104 by 3022 mm)
Front tread	60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
Operating weight	18135 lbs (8226 kg)
Wheelbase	113.6 inches (288 cm)
Weight	18135 lbs (8226 kg)
Wheelbase	113.6 inches (288 cm)

CaseIH Puma 185 attachments

Description	front-end loader

OCED Tractor Test 2613

Description	Diesel 19-speed 4WDDecember 2010 - April 2011, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2613 file / PTO performance
Fuel use	9.6 gal/hour (36.3 l/hour) / 9.2 gal/hour (34.8 l/hour) / 9.6 gal/hour (36.3 l/hour)
Max power	187.5 hp (139.8 kW)
Power at rated engine speed	165.5 hp (123.4 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	185.1 hp (138.0 kW)

References

Description	Puma Series Tractors published in 2010, by CaseIH / Puma Series Tractors published in 2011, by CaseIH

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #S1082

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Test Date: June, 2015 to April, 2016

Location: BLT Wieselburg, HBLFA Francisco Josephinum, Rotterhauser Straße 1, AT 3250 Wieselburg, Austria

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	inHg
Power at Rated Engine Speed - 6.2 mph (1...	117.20	7,260	6.06	3.90	29.10
75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - 6.2 ...	88.80	5,440	6.12	3.00	29.10
50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - 6.2 ...	60.20	3,660	6.17	2.00	29.10
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 6....	87.90	5,420	6.08	2.90	29.10
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 6....	59.80	3,620	6.20	2.20	29.10

Maximum Power At Selected Travel Speed Settings 1800 RPM

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Setting	Power	Pull (lbs)	Speed	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	inHg	Crankshaft RPM	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Coolant F
3.4 mph (5.5 km/h)	117.20	16,605	2.65	15.10	12.38	0.56	29.40	1950	59	174
3.7 mph (6.0 km/h)	120.70	16,320	2.77	14.00	12.64	0.55	29.40	1900	59	174
4.0 mph (6.5 km/h)	130.20	16,375	2.98	10.40	14.67	0.47	29.40	1800	59	172
4.3 mph (7.0 km/h)	130.60	14,915	3.28	8.80	14.11	0.49	29.40	1800	59	176
4.7 mph (7.5 km/h)	131.80	13,855	3.57	7.50	13.91	0.50	29.40	1800	59	176
5.0 mph (8.0 km/h)	133.80	13,120	3.82	7.00	13.93	0.50	29.40	1800	59	176
5.3 mph (8.5 km/h)	135.60	13,170	3.86	7.10	14.52	0.48	29.40	1800	59	172
5.6 mph (9.0 km/h)	136.70	11,730	4.37	6.00	14.77	0.47	29.40	1800	61	174
5.9 mph (9.5 km/h)	144.00	11,445	4.72	5.50	15.57	0.45	29.40	1800	63	185
6.2 mph (10.0 km/h)	143.80	10,770	5.01	5.00	15.63	0.45	29.40	1800	61	176
6.6 mph (10.6 km/h)	142.80	10,130	5.29	4.80	15.38	0.45	29.40	1800	63	176
6.8 mph (11.0 km/h)	140.50	9,550	5.52	4.60	14.87	0.47	29.40	1800	64	174
7.5 mph (12.0 km/h)	139.10	8,635	6.04	4.10	14.82	0.47	29.40	1800	66	174
8.1 mph (13.0 km/h)	142.10	8,135	6.55	3.50	15.28	0.46	29.40	1800	66	172
8.7 mph (14.0 km/h)	142.70	7,665	6.98	3.10	15.58	0.45	29.10	1800	73	185
9.3 mph (15.0 km/h)	143.00	7,215	7.43	2.80	15.94	0.44	29.10	1800	73	180
9.9 mph (16.0 km/h)	143.90	6,785	7.95	2.60	15.69	0.44	29.10	1800	73	178
10.6 mph (17.0 km/h)	144.00	6,405	8.43	2.50	15.84	0.44	29.10	1800	77	174

Category: III Quick Attach: None

Lift Capacity

Max Force 14,185 lbs

Cylinders 2 x 110 mm

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	2,465 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	38.30 gpm
Max Power	49.20 hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	2,465 psi
Flow Rate (min press)	38.10 gpm
Max Power	43.10 hp

Engine

Make	F.P.T. Industrial
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger and air to air intercooler and D.E.F (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	410 cu in (6728 ml)
Compression Ratio	18.0 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	Continuously variable transmission with compound planetary gears. Four mechanical ranges are electrohydraulically controlled.
Wheelbase	113.50 in (2884 mm)
Front Tread Width	60.6 (1540 mm) to 89.0 (2260 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	61.0 (1550 mm) to 87.8 (2230 mm) in
Brakes	wet disc hydraulically actuated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	19,435 lbs ( 8,815 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	32% aqueous urea solution
Engine Oil	SAE 10W30

Sound Levels

At No Load At 4 8 Mph	67.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	**, 710/60R42
Front Tires	**, 600/60R30
Height of Drawbar	19.70 in (500 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	11,400 lbs
Front	8,200 lbs
Total	19,600 lbs

CaseIH Puma 185 Specs ( 2011-2025 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

CaseIH Puma 185 attachments

OCED Tractor Test 2613

References

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power At Selected Travel Speed Settings 1800 RPM

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Two Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks