The Case IH Magnum 385 tractor engine horsepower is 385 hp | 287.1 kW, and PTO horsepower is 320 hp | 238.6 kW.
Engine HP385 hp | 287.1 kW
PTO HP320 hp | 238.6 kW
PTO Transfer83.1%
Displacement531 ci | 8.7 L
Case IH Magnum 385 Horsepower Specs
Engine gross horsepower
385 hp | 287.1 kW
PTO horsepower claimed
320 hp | 238.6 kW
Case IH Magnum 385 Useful Horsepower Calculations
PTO-to-engine power transfer
83.1% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Engine size per PTO horsepower
1.7 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter
36.8 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower
1.4 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter
44.3 engine hp per L
Rated speed per PTO horsepower
6.2 rpm per PTO hp
Case IH Magnum 385 Engine Specs
Engine type
Variable-geometry turbocharged diesel
Displacement
531 ci | 8.7 L
Bore and stroke
4.606×5.315 inches | 117 x 135 mm
Rated RPM
2000
Case IH Magnum 385 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Case IH Magnum 385 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
385 hp
Average
210 hp
Low
120 hp
High
380 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
320 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
531 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,000 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
1.7 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Case IH Magnum 385 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Case IH Magnum 385 have?
The listed engine output is 385 hp, above the 210 hp benchmark average. That is a higher-power result, so ballast, tire setup and implement width matter if you want to use the full 385 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Case IH Magnum 385 have?
The listed PTO output is 320 hp, above the 175 hp benchmark average. That is the number to use for mowers, balers, augers, pumps and other PTO tools that need up to about 320 hp.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Case IH Magnum 385?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 83.1%, from 385 engine hp to 320 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How big is the Case IH Magnum 385 engine?
The engine displacement is 531 ci, close to the 520 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
Is the Case IH Magnum 385 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 1.7 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 531 ci and 320 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Case IH Magnum 385 make?
The output density is about 36.8 PTO hp per liter, using 320 PTO hp and 8.7 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
What rpm is the Case IH Magnum 385 rated at?
The rated speed is 2,000 rpm, close to the 2,100 rpm benchmark average. The 2,000 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
