HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

CaseIH 9170 vs Deere 6215R (2015–2021)

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

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CaseIH 9170

Category: Farm

CaseIH 9170
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power335 HP
Weight29,000lbs
Pump Flow40gpm
Deere

Deere 6215R (2015–2021)

Category: Farm

Deere 6215R (2015–2021)
TRACTORCOMPARE.COM
Power252 HP
Weight19,610lbs
Pump Flow26.4gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • CaseIH 9170 provides +94.3 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • CaseIH 9170 provides +9,390 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • CaseIH 9170 provides +13.6 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+51.5%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

CaseIH 9170
Deere 6215R (2015–2021)
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
335 HPvs252 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
29,000 lbsvs19,610 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
40 gpmvs26.4 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
14 Lvs6.8 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
12F / 2Rvs24F / 0R
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

Side-by-side operational field footage verified with computer vision & acoustic audits.

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CaseIH 9170
CASE IH 9170 Tractor
CASE IH 9170 Tractor
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Deere 6215R (2015–2021)
Audited Laboratory Acoustic SpecDirect field recording is undergoing computer vision verification. Audited Nebraska decibel acoustic metrics available in the benchmark table.

Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationCaseIH 9170Deere 6215R (2015–2021)Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
335 HP
252 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
300 HP
205.7 HP
+45.8%+94.3 PTO HP (+45.8%)
Traction Density Ratio
11.6 HP/1k lbs
12.9 HP/1k lbs
12.9 vs 11.6 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
29,000 lbs
19,610 lbs
+47.9%+9,390 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
14 L
6.8 L
+7.2L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
40 gpm
26.4 gpm
+51.5%+13.6 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
3 Valves
3 Valves
Tie
3-Point Hitch Category
Category IV Opt Optional
Category III/IIIN
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
full power shift
partial power shift
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH delivers higher base frame ballast (+9,390 lbs) to minimize tire wheel slip under deep draft implement drag.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (40 gpm, +13.6 gpm advantage), effortlessly sustaining fan motors and down-pressure circuits simultaneously.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

Deere Recommended

Deere 6215R (2015–2021) offers superior 12.85 HP/1,000 lb agility, reducing road fuel overhead on rapid grain bin transit cycles.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

Deere Recommended

Deere 6215R (2015–2021) features a lighter footprint (-9,390 lbs), mitigating subsoil compaction and preserving soil porosity.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Select CaseIH 9170 for superior tractive frame ballast and engine power reserves and hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage96%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

CaseIH 9170 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate 9170; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, Deere 6215R (2015–2021) remains a direct benchmark contender.

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Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
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Financed: $312,000 after down payment
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Financed: $312,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
CaseIH 9170$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
Deere 6215R (2015–2021)$6,030 /mo
60 payments$361,800 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$0 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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