Compare/CaseIH 265 vs CaseIH Farmall 30B

CaseIH 265 vs CaseIH Farmall 30B

Verdict: CaseIH 265 vs CaseIH Farmall 30B

The CaseIH 265 and the CaseIH Farmall 30B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 30B leads on rated power with 28 hp against 27 hp. CaseIH 265 is the lighter machine (1,274 kg vs 1,415 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 30B is the newer design (2012 vs 1987). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 30B for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 265 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

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

27 hp

28 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 12.4-24 rear tires.Reference

Four synchronized gears in three ranges.Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Steering

power optionalReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$17,712 (2012 hydro )Reference

Engine

Engine (net)

20.1 kWReference

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Displacement

1.3 LReference

1.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

78 x 90 mmReference

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Power (net)

20.1 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry cyclone typeReference

dryReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

2600Reference

Idle RPM

900-2900Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

34.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

6.1 LReference

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Fuel tank

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32.9 LReference

Engine (gross)

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20.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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20.9 kWReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Transmission

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

17.9 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

34.8 LReference

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Type

constant meshReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

34.8 LReference

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Valves

0 or 1Reference

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Pump flow

17.4 lpmReference

31.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

1Reference

Rear lift

381 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1150Reference

540Reference

Mid PTO Type

2400Reference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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17.2 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

Pressure

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0.0 barReference

Steering flow

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15.5 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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819 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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650 kgReference

Drawbar

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two-position swinging drawbarReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Capacities

Fuel

20.1 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

187 cmReference

167 cmReference

Weight

1274 kgReference

1415 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

12.4-24Reference

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Ag front

5.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-36Reference

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Lawn/turf front

24x8.50-14Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

355/80D20Reference

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Length

297 cmReference

302 cmReference

Width

143 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

176 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

229 cmReference

231 cmReference

Shipping weight

1274 kgReference

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Ground clearance

69 cmReference

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Front tread

108 to 167 cmReference

115 cmReference

Rear tread

111 to 169 cmReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

35Reference

50Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

65Reference

80Reference

Battery CCA

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660Reference

Speeds

CaseIH Farmall 30B attachments

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.