Case IH has given its popular Puma range a comprehensive redesign, with the new Puma 155, 165, and 185 bringing more technology, improved manoeuvrability, and greater operator comfort
There’s a lot going on under the bonnet of Case IH’s latest Puma tractors.
Launched for the New Zealand market, the next-generation Puma 155, 165 and 185 models have been redesigned from the ground up, with a focus on improving the things that matter most during long days on the farm – from fuel efficiency and drivability to comfort, connectivity and ease of operation.
Available with a standard wheelbase, the new Pumas are designed to deliver more performance in a relatively compact machine, with improved transmission efficiency contributing to what Case IH describes as best-in-class fuel consumption.
More technology, more connection
Right: The new Pumas are designed to deliver more performance in a relatively compact machine
Technology is another major focus of the new range.
The Pumas bring the latest Case IH precision technology and connectivity features to the 155, 165 and 185 models, including optional ISOBUS and Tractor Implement Management (TIM) compatibility.
The system is designed to make it easier for the tractor and implement to work together, helping streamline machine management and improve productivity. An expandable electronic architecture also provides the hardware, software and connectivity foundation for future technologies as they become available.
Operators can access Case IH FieldOps, meanwhile, for machine and agronomic data management, along with the benefits of Connected Services.
Case IH product & portfolio manager – medium tractors for Australia/New Zealand, Seamus McCarthy, says the technology package previously available only on higher horsepower machines is now available in the smaller wheelbase Pumas.
“Now customers can benefit from exceptional comfort, operational efficiency and performance in a smaller wheelbase machine,” he says.
Efficiency that adds up
Right: Improved cab suspension
Fuel efficiency is another area where Case IH says the new Pumas make a significant step forward.
The tractors have been independently tested by DLG for fuel consumption, with results of 243 g/kW hr, which Case IH says represents best-in-class performance.
That efficiency is complemented by extended 750/1,500-hour service intervals, with Case IH stating that the combination can deliver significant operational savings and a lower cost of ownership.
Buyers can also choose between two transmission options.
The advanced 3×1 CVXDrive continuously variable transmission is designed to improve efficiency, simplify operation and enhance traction. Alternatively, the ActiveDrive 8 dual-clutch transmission provides uninterrupted torque, fast shuttle shifts and smart automations.
Both are designed to boost productivity while reducing operator fatigue.
Turning tighter
Despite the performance packed into the new Pumas, Case IH has focused heavily on making them easier to manoeuvre.
The redesigned tractors feature a 20 per cent tighter turning radius, giving operators greater manoeuvrability in the field and around the farm.
A new front axle ‘saddle’ suspension system is designed to improve high-speed transport safety and roll control, while enhanced braking responsiveness, updated linkage and hitch systems, and a revised transmission further improve drivability and implement control.
It’s a combination aimed at making the Puma as comfortable and capable on the road as it is when it’s hooked up to an implement.
Built around the operator
Inside the cab, Case IH has put considerable emphasis on the operator environment.
The redesigned cab features revised interior styling, increased storage, upgraded in-cab displays and easier access, while a new Pro 1200 display and upgraded MultiController Armrest put key functions within easier reach.
Cab suspension has also been improved, while an optional semi-active seat is designed to provide additional comfort during extended operation.
Outside, the redesigned hood and lighting package improve forward visibility, while new LED fender taillights add another safety feature – along with a distinctive new look for the Puma range.
The focus on operator comfort hasn’t gone unnoticed. Earlier this year, the Puma series received a 2026 Red Dot Design Award, recognising its bold styling and significantly enhanced cab environment designed to support long working days.
The Red Dot Awards are among the world’s leading industrial design competitions, recognising design quality, innovation and usability.
Ready for a range of roles
With its combination of manoeuvrability, efficiency, technology and comfort, Case IH sees the new Puma range working across a broad range of operations.
The tractors are suited to livestock, broadacre and vegetable farming, while contractors, municipalities and large fleet operators can also benefit from the performance and technology integration offered by the new models.
For farmers looking for a machine that packs the technology and features of a larger tractor into a more compact package, the next-generation Puma could be worth a closer look.
Orders for the new Puma 155, 165, and 185 are now available through Case IH dealers across New Zealand.
