Case IH Magnum 385
Utility Tractor · 2025
Overview
The Case IH Magnum 385 provides the power and durability required for working farm operations. With 385 horsepower (320 PTO HP), it handles demanding implements and attachments effectively. The cvt transmission delivers reliable power transfer.
Owner Ratings
Based on 5 owner reviews
Best For
- ✓Working farms and agricultural operations
- ✓Heavy implements and PTO-driven equipment
- ✓Rotary cutters and brush hogs
- ✓PTO-driven implements
- ✓3-point implements up to 19900 lbs
Not Ideal For
- ✗Properties with limited storage space
- ✗Operators seeking low purchase cost
Key Features
385 HP FPT 8.7L Cursor 9 diesel
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CVXDrive CVT
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Rowtrac option
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200 lb operating weight
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Magnum Series
Magnum tractors are Case IH high-horsepower row crop platforms built for power, precision technology integration, and long-hour field durability. The series includes wheeled and Rowtrac configurations across major horsepower steps.
High Horsepower Row-Crop Range
Case IH lists Magnum at 200–405 HP with 6.7 L and 8.7 L FPT engines, giving broad coverage from upper mixed-farm applications to intensive row-crop workloads. Published model highlights include Magnum 295 at 325 peak horsepower and Magnum 405 with 405 non-boosted HP and 352 PTO HP. This range allows one family to serve different tillage, planting, and high-drawbar operations while maintaining consistent controls, cab architecture, and integrated precision environment across model steps.
- •Series horsepower range: 200–405 HP
- •Engine options: 6.7 L and 8.7 L FPT
- •Magnum 295 peak horsepower: 325
- •Magnum 405: 405 HP (non-boosted), 352 PTO HP
Transmission and Roading Flexibility
Magnum transmission options include PowerDrive powershift and CVXDrive CVT, allowing buyers to match driveline behavior to field and transport demands. Case IH specifies full powershift architectures and CVXDrive speed control from very low creep rates up to road speeds near 30 mph. This supports high-load field pulls, controlled operation during precision tasks, and efficient movement between fields. The lineup's common control logic reduces operator transition time even as farms mix transmission types across different Magnum units.
- •Transmission options: PowerDrive or CVXDrive
- •PowerDrive includes 19- or 21-speed full powershift variants
- •CVXDrive supports speeds up to about 30 mph
- •Very low-speed precision operation supported by CVX architecture
Hydraulic and Hitch Force
Magnum hydraulic and hitch systems are built for heavy implement classes. Case IH publishes up to 86 gpm hydraulic flow and rear hitch lift capacity up to 19,900 lb, with optional front hitch capacity up to 9,000 lb on larger models. This specification envelope supports large planters, tillage tools, and high-demand hydraulic implements while preserving in-cab control convenience. Multiple remote configurations allow operators to tailor valve count to machine duty, reducing compromise when one tractor handles diverse seasonal workloads.
- •Maximum hydraulic flow: up to 86 gpm
- •Rear hitch lift capacity: up to 19,900 lb
- •Front hitch lift capacity: up to 9,000 lb (available on larger models)
- •Remote valve options include 4, 5, or 6 remotes
Warranty and Long-Season Uptime
Case IH positions Magnum for high annual hour use with both warranty support and extended maintenance intervals. The series is published with a 3-year, 2,000-hour factory warranty, plus 600-hour oil-change intervals noted in maintenance features. Ground-level fluid checkpoints and remote support tooling are also highlighted to keep machines in the field during critical windows. For producers managing narrow planting and harvest timelines, this service structure is designed to lower interruption risk and simplify planned maintenance execution.
- •Factory warranty: 3 years / 2,000 hours
- •Oil-change interval highlighted: 600 hours
- •Ground-level fluid checks from single location
- •Dealer remote support and diagnostics emphasized
What Owners Say
- •The Magnum 385 is one of North America's most trusted high-horsepower row-crop platforms
- •CVXDrive and AFS Connect deliver the productivity that large-acreage operations consistently demand
- •Case IH's global support footprint means 385hp users are never far from expert service
- •Outstanding hydraulic output and rear hitch capacity for the widest implements available
- •Owners at this horsepower rate the Magnum 385 as an exceptional per-acre cost platform
Complete Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Gross Horsepower | 385 HP |
| PTO Horsepower | 320 HP |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement | 8.7L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Transmission & Drive | |
| Transmission Type | CVT |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Hydraulics & Hitch | |
| Hydraulic Flow | 59 GPM |
| 3-Point Hitch | Category IV/III |
| Lift Capacity | 19,900 lbs |
| PTO | |
| PTO Type | Independent |
| PTO Speed | 540/1000 RPM |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Operating Weight | 32,200 lbs |
| Wheelbase | 124" |
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| Specification | Case IH Magnum 385 | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Gross HP | 385 HP | — | — |
| PTO HP | 320 HP | — | — |
| Cylinders | 6 | — | — |
| Displacement | 8.7L | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | — | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — | — |
| Transmission & Drive | |||
| Transmission | CVT | — | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | — | — |
| Hydraulics & Hitch | |||
| Hydraulic Flow | 59 GPM | — | — |
| 3-Point Hitch | Category IV/III | — | — |
| Lift Capacity | 19,900 lbs | — | — |
| PTO | |||
| PTO Type | Independent | — | — |
| PTO Speed | 540/1000 RPM | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | |||
| Wheelbase | 124" | — | — |
| Weight | 32,200 lbs | — | — |
| Fuel & Performance | |||
| Fuel Capacity | 163 gal | — | — |
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP From | $600,000 | — | — |
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Get More From Your Case IH Magnum 385
Owning it is just the start. These guides cover the attachments, upkeep, and equipment that fit this tractor.
Attachment Compatibility
Match implements by hitch, PTO, and hydraulics.
Read guide3-Point Hitch Guide
Categories, pin sizes, and how to attach implements.
Read guidePTO Attachments Guide
How the PTO works and the implements it drives.
Read guideHydraulic Remotes
Add and troubleshoot rear remotes.
Read guideFarm Fuel Storage
Store and transfer diesel on your property.
Read guideFarm Backup Power
Run a PTO generator off this tractor.
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