HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

CaseIH Puma 170 vs Deere 6155M

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

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CaseIH Puma 170

Category: Farm

CaseIH Puma 170
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Power218 HP
Weight18,740lbs
Pump Flow49gpm
Deere

Deere 6155M

Category: Farm

Deere 6155M
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Power164 HP
Weight13,073lbs
Pump Flow26.4gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • CaseIH Puma 170 provides +25.5 PTO HP more implement shaft power
  • CaseIH Puma 170 provides +5,667 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • CaseIH Puma 170 provides +22.6 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+85.6%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

CaseIH Puma 170
Deere 6155M
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
218 HPvs164 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
18,740 lbsvs13,073 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
49 gpmvs26.4 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
6.7 Lvs6.8 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
19F / 6Rvs20F / 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 Puma 170
Case IH Puma 170 Walkaround
Case IH Puma 170 Walkaround
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Deere 6155M
John Deere 6155M
John Deere 6155M
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

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

SpecificationCaseIH Puma 170Deere 6155MAdvantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
218 HP
164 HP
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PTO Horsepower (Tested)
172.2 HP
146.7 HP
+17.4%+25.5 PTO HP (+17.4%)
Traction Density Ratio
11.6 HP/1k lbs
12.5 HP/1k lbs
12.5 vs 11.6 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
18,740 lbs
13,073 lbs
+43.3%+5,667 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
6.7 L
6.8 L
+0.1L larger displacement
Cylinders
6 Cylinders
6 Cylinders
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Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
49 gpm
26.4 gpm
+85.6%+22.6 gpm flow
Rear SCV Remotes (Standard)
3 Valves
3 Valves
Tie
3-Point Hitch Category
Category 2/3N
Category IIIN/II
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
full power shift
four-speed 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 (+5,667 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 (49 gpm, +22.6 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 6155M offers superior 12.54 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 6155M features a lighter footprint (-5,667 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 Puma 170 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 Puma 170 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics, led by higher rated horsepower. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate Puma 170; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, Deere 6155M 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: $192,000 after down payment
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Financed: $192,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
CaseIH Puma 170$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 total
Deere 6155M$3,711 /mo
60 payments$222,660 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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