Case-IH CVX 170 or Case-IH Magnum 7120?

Which should you choose?

On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the Case-IH CVX 170: three-point lift. It is also ahead on top speed.

  • The Case-IH CVX 170 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 27% (1,814 kg / 3,999 lb) more three-point lift.
  • The Case-IH CVX 170 suits road haulage better on this data: 25% (8.0 km/h / 5.0 mph) more top speed.

Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.

What decides it, question by question?

Buyer questions for Case-IH CVX 170 and Case-IH Magnum 7120, with the call on each
QuestionCVX 170Magnum 7120Call
Which puts more power through the PTO shaft?115.1 kW (154.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170”113.1 kW (151.7 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7120”EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft?No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the CVX 170 and the Magnum 7120.
Which pulls harder at the drawbar?No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the CVX 170 and the Magnum 7120.
Which pumps more oil for implements?109.5 L/min (28.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170”108.0 L/min (28.5 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7120”EvenEven on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which lifts more on the three-point hitch?8,464 kg (18,660 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170”6,650 kg (14,661 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7120”AheadThe Case-IH CVX 170 has 27% more lift (1,814 kg / 3,999 lb) than the Case-IH Magnum 7120 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
Which is heavier, for traction?7,055 kg (15,554 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170”7,532 kg (16,605 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7120”EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which may carry more ballast and load?11,000 kg (24,251 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170”11,575 kg (25,519 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7120”EvenEven on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
Which has the wider choice of gears?Stepless (CVT)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170”18 to 24 forwardTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7120”DifferTransmissions differ in kind: the Case-IH CVX 170 is stepless (CVT) and the Case-IH Magnum 7120 has 18 to 24 forward gears — not called.
Which offers a creeper range?No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the CVX 170 and the Magnum 7120.
Which is faster on the road?40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170”32 km/h (19.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7120”AheadThe Case-IH CVX 170 has 25% more top speed (8.0 km/h / 5.0 mph) than the Case-IH Magnum 7120 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
Which offers more PTO speeds?540/1000 rpmOECD test report 1997, 2002540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7120”EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive?independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7120”No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the CVX 170.
Which drives on both axles?4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170”; OECD test report 1997, 20024WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 7120”EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
Which is newer, and what about parts?2000–20031988–1993Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH CVX 170 is newer: production began 12 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.

What does this mean in plain words?

  • The Case-IH CVX 170 has 27% more lift (1,814 kg / 3,999 lb) than the Case-IH Magnum 7120 (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
  • The Case-IH CVX 170 has 25% more top speed (8.0 km/h / 5.0 mph) than the Case-IH Magnum 7120 (both top speed forward, as stated by the source).
  • The Case-IH CVX 170 is newer: production began 12 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
  • Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
  • Even on hydraulic flow (both pump flow, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Even on maximum permissible mass (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
  • Transmissions differ in kind: the Case-IH CVX 170 is stepless (CVT) and the Case-IH Magnum 7120 has 18 to 24 forward gears — not called.
  • Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
  • Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
  • No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, a creeper range and PTO independence.

← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources