2025 Case IH AFS Connect™ Puma® Series 185 CVXDrive™

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2025 Case IH AFS Connect™ Puma® Series 185 CVXDrive™

Known for their combination of power, performance and prestige, the AFS Connect™ Puma® is a hyper-efficient midsized tractor designed to optimize livestock and row crop operations.

AFS Connect Puma Family

AFS Connect Puma Overview

Puma® series tractors are known for their performance on the road and in the field. Now, with a lineup of all models equipped with integrated technology, operators will be able to handle in-field challenges with even greater connectivity and ease. AFS Connect Puma series tractors come with comfort and performance enhancements to create an entirely high-tech experience for growers who need ultimate flexibility. Best of all, these updates come without sacrificing the tried-and-true power and efficiency that make a Puma, a Puma.

The AFS Connect™ Puma® 185 features a 180-hp engine (at 2,200 ERPM) with an additional 45 hp power boost to get you through tough conditions or steep inclines.

Features may include:

Transmission

PowerDrive and CVXDrive

Two powerful transmission options. One reliable tractor. Choose the transmission that best fits your needs. The PowerDrive is a rugged, full powershift transmission. The CVXDrive transmission is a smooth-operating continuously variable transmission.

Connectivity and Support

Greater Connectivity. More Possibilities.

New AFS Connect Puma models allow you to manage, track and share data with ease — giving you a bigger, better picture of overall farm performance for smarter and faster in-field decision-making.

Exterior

Light the Way
  • More high-powered LED lighting on the cab and hood of all AFS Connect Puma tractors helps you light the way for safer driving conditions.
  • Customizable road, work and hazard light options give you the control needed to get the job done.
Serviceability
  • Larger fuel tank (124 gallons) makes for longer run times between fill ups.
  • Fuel tank design offers two built-in toolboxes for quick access.
  • Right-hand steps now incorporate an easy opening battery compartment.
  • 750-hour engine oil service prioritizes efficiency while keeping maintenance costs down.

Hydraulics and Hitches

High Performance Hydraulics and Hitches

Hydraulics

  • A configurable remote valve features lever-assisted ejection couplers for easy coupling and uncoupling of hoses under pressure.
  • Up to five rear remotes and a two- or three-function mid-mount valve are available to control the loader or the front hitch.
  • Available joystick control features configurable buttons and a forward reverse shuttle.
Hitches
  • Multiple rear three-point hitch options are available with maximum lift capacity of 23,000 lb.
  • Front hitch and PTO option is available for front mounted implements.
  • Front-axle suspension travel can now be controlled within the Pro 1200 display, allowing operators to extend the reach of the front hitch for easy hook up of implements.

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Highlights

  • Devils Lake, North Dakota
  • 2025
  • Case IH
  • AFS Connect™ Puma® Series 185 CVXDrive™
  • 25 mph (40 kph) continuously variable transmission (CVXDrive)
  • Available

Specifications

  • 2025
  • Case IH
  • AFS Connect™ Puma® Series
  • 185 CVXDrive™
  • Row Crop
  • Tier 4 B/Final–Stage V
  • 180 HP | Maximum: 200 HP | Maximum Boosted: 225 HP
  • 6.7 L (411 cu in.)
  • 4 valves | Mid-Mount: 2 or 3 Function
  • 6-cylinder
  • Turbocharged/air to air intercooled
  • PTO: 540/1,000 rpm 13 /8 in. interchangeable shafts/1,000–1,000E electronic shiftable & 540E/1,000 interchangeable shafts | Power: 150 HP | Creeper: Minimum target speed – 98 feet per hour (0.018 mph – 0.03 kph) | Front Hitch Shaft Size: 13 /8 in. (85 mm), 6-spline, 1,000 rpm @ 1,895 engine rpm
  • 25 mph (40 kph) continuously variable transmission (CVXDrive)
  • 113.6 in. (2 884 mm)
  • 12 volt–1,300 CCA
  • 200 amps
  • Closed center, Pressure Flow Compensating (PFC) | Remotes–Electronic: 4 | Fluid: 22 US gal. (82 L)
  • Main Implement Pump Max Flow5: 39.6 gpm (150 L/min.) / 44.9 gpm (170 L/min.)
  • 16 US qt. (16 L)
  • Rear 3-point Category: Cat. 2/3N
  • Area/Cab Sound Level: 68.2 sq. ft. (6.3 m3 )/66 DBa
  • Standard Rear Axle: 112 in. (2845 mm) Bar Axle | Bar Axle Diameter: 4.125 in. (105 mm) | Rear Axle Tread Adjustability: 60.2 in. – 88 in. (1 528 – 2 235 mm) | MFD Tread Adjustability: 61.4 in. – 89 in. (1 560 – 2 258 mm)
  • Rear Axle: 112 in. (2 845 mm)
  • Standard: 124 gal. (470 L) | Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank: 14 gal. (54 L)
  • Rear (Max): 9,450 lb. (4 286 kg) / 15,000 lb. (6 804 kg)
  • Average Standard Weight6 w/Standard Front Axle: 18,959 lb. (8 600 kg)