The Case IH Magnum 250 and the Case IH Optum 300 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Case IH Optum 300 leads on rated power with 300 hp against 250 hp. Case IH Optum 300 is the lighter machine (10,500 kg vs 11,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Case IH Magnum 250 holds more fuel (632 L vs 628 L) for longer stints between fills. In short: choose the Case IH Optum 300 for outright pulling power, or the Case IH Magnum 250 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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Fit & specs
Case IH
79
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Case IH
68
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
250 hp
300 hp
Confidence
83%
83%
Guide price
£205,000
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Engine
Rated power
186 kW (250 hp)OEM
224 kW (300 hp)OEM
Max power
209 kW (280 hp)Brochure
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Engine
8.7 L, 6-cyl (FPT)OEM
6.7 LDealer
Emissions stage
Stage VEPA cert
Stage VEPA cert
Fuel Type
DieselReference
DieselReference
Transmission
Transmission
19F/4R full powershiftOEM
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Top speed
40 km/hOEM
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Transmission Type
PowershiftReference
CVTReference
forward and reverse options
19x4Reference
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Wheel Drive
4WDReference
4WDReference
forward speed range
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30Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO speeds
540/1000OEM
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Hydraulic flow
162 L/minBrochure
165 L/minDealer
Rear lift capacity
8,949 kgOEM
8700 kgReference
PTO power
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201 kW (270 hp)Dealer
Dimensions
Wheelbase
3,050 mmOEM
2970 mmDealer
Weight
11,200 kgBrochure
10500 kgDealer
Rear tyres
480/80 R50OEM
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Capacities
Fuel tank
632 LBrochure
628 LDealer
Capacity
8.7 LReference
6.7 LReference
Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank
Option 1: 99 L\\nOption 2: 66 LReference
96 LReference
General
Make & Model
Case IH FPTReference
FPTReference
PTO
PTO Power
205 hpReference
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Rear PTO RPM
1,000Reference
1,000 rpmReference
Front PTO Power
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AvailableReference
Hydraulics
Remote Valves
6Reference
4Reference
Rear Hitch category (SAE designation)
Category 3/3NReference
Cat 3/4NReference
Dimensions & weight
Overall Width
304.8 cmReference
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Overall weight
12,972.7 kgReference
11,159.7 kgReference
Operator station
Cab Availability
TRUEReference
TRUEReference
Power
Max Power
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313 hpReference
Electrical
Battery size
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12-volt, 1,300 ccaReference
Alternator size
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200 amp/250 ampReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.