The Case IH Puma 180 tractor hydraulic capacity is 26.5 gal | 100.3 L, pump flow is 31.7 gpm * Standard flow with power shift transmission 120.0 lpm, and hydraulic type is pressure flow compensating (PFC).
Case IH Puma 180 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | pressure flow compensating (PFC) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic capacity | 26.5 gal | 100.3 L |
| Pump flow | 31.7 gpm * Standard flow with power shift transmission 120.0 lpm |
| Total hydraulic flow | 48.7 gpm * Standard flow with power shift transmission 184.3 lpm |
| Steering flow | 17 gpm | 64.3 lpm |
| Hydraulic valves | 3 to 5 |
Case IH Puma 180 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | II/IIIN |
|---|---|
| Rear lift at ends | 12,787 lbs | 5800 kg |
| Rear lift at 24 inches | 10,900 lbs | 4944 kg |
Case IH Puma 180 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Pump flow per gallon of hydraulic capacity | 1.2 gpm per gal |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic tank turnover estimate | about 0.8 minutes at rated pump flow |
| Total flow vs pump flow | 153.6% of listed pump flow |
| Steering flow vs pump flow | 53.6% of listed pump flow |
| Rear lift per pump gpm | 343.8 lb per gpm |
| Rear lift per hydraulic gallon | 411.3 lb per gal |
| Metric capacity vs pump flow | 100.3 L capacity with 31.7 gpm pump flow |
Case IH Puma 180 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Hydraulic capacity comparison
Pump flow comparison
Rear lift comparison
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
Case IH Puma 180 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
|---|---|
| Brakes | hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic Optional |
Case IH Puma 180 Extra Hydraulic Notes
| Total Flow | 48.7 gpm |
|---|
Case IH Puma 180 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Is the Case IH Puma 180 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Case IH Puma 180 lists 26.5 gal | 100.3 L of hydraulic capacity, which is below the 42 gal benchmark for this group. Real talk: that is not automatically bad, but it gives you less oil volume as a heat buffer during loader work, hydraulic motors or long remote use.
Will the Case IH Puma 180 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 31.7 gpm * Standard flow with power shift transmission 120.0 lpm pump flow, below the 50 gpm benchmark for this group. Expect hydraulic functions to be steady rather than fast, especially with loaders or big cylinders.
What matters most for loader speed on the Case IH Puma 180?
On the Case IH Puma 180, 31.7 gpm * Standard flow with power shift transmission 120.0 lpm pump flow points to slower loader and cylinder movement and 10,900 lb listed lift is the number to watch for implement weight. Flow is the speed number; pressure and lift are the force numbers.
How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the Case IH Puma 180?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 31.7 gpm flow, 10,900 lb listed lift, 3 to 5 remote/valve listing, and II/IIIN hitch. That combination is more likely to feel slow on loaders, rear remotes and large cylinders, best kept realistic on heavy rear implements, and has less oil volume to absorb heat during long hydraulic jobs, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Case IH Puma 180 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 10,900 lbs | 4944 kg, below the 15,500 lb benchmark. Keep rear implements realistic and pay attention to weight carried behind the lift points.
Are the Case IH Puma 180 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Case IH Puma 180 remote/valve listing is 3 to 5. Because that wording may be optional or configuration-dependent, treat it as a setup check before buying an implement that needs rear hydraulic outlets.
Will the Case IH Puma 180 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 26.5 gal of hydraulic capacity and 31.7 gpm flow. That is a fairly normal flow-to-oil-volume relationship for mixed tractor work.
What do the Case IH Puma 180 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is II/IIIN and listed lift is 10,900 lbs | 4944 kg. For real implement choice, hitch category gets it connected, lift capacity gets it raised, and hydraulic flow gets cylinders moving at a usable speed.
What hydraulic system does the Case IH Puma 180 use?
The hydraulic system is listed as pressure flow compensating (PFC) with 31.7 gpm * Standard flow with power shift transmission 120.0 lpm pump flow. The system type tells you how the hydraulics are arranged; the flow and pressure numbers tell you more about real-world speed and force.
What should you check before servicing the Case IH Puma 180 hydraulics?
For service planning, the oil-volume figure is 26.5 gal | 100.3 L, the system is listed as pressure flow compensating (PFC), and flow is listed at 31.7 gpm. Because this is a larger system, buying oil short or draining without checking the manual gets expensive fast.
Hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, valves, remotes and lift specs can vary by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, hydraulic oil dipstick/sight glass, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
