Compare/CaseIH 4894 vs CaseIH Magnum 260

CaseIH 4894 vs CaseIH Magnum 260

Verdict: CaseIH 4894 vs CaseIH Magnum 260

The CaseIH 4894 and the CaseIH Magnum 260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 260 leads on rated power with 257 hp against 253 hp. CaseIH 4894 is the lighter machine (11,680 kg vs 12,328 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 260 is the newer design (2011 vs 1984). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 260 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 4894 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

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

253 hp

257 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

With 23.1x30 tires.Reference

The CVT transmission became available on the Magnum 260 for the 2012 model year.Reference

Total built

872Reference

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Original price

$95,000 (1987)Reference

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Drive

4x4 4WDReference

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Steering

hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steeringReference

powerReference

Engine

223.7 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

163.1 kWReference

142.9 kWReference

Displacement

11.0 LReference

8.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

127 x 145 mmReference

117 x 135 mmReference

Power

223.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

14.7:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Torque

1145.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

45.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

41.6 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

189.0 kWReference

164.0 kWReference

Max power

163.1 kWReference

142.9 kWReference

Fuel tank

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635.9 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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89.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

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191.6 kWReference

Engine (max)

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216.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 4AReference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

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191.6 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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216.3 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Transmission

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CVTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

188.7 kWReference

160.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

189.0 kWReference

205.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

68.1 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Capacity

68.1 LReference

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Pressure

162.0 barReference

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Valves

4Reference

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Total flow

102.2 lpmReference

283.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

III (optional)Reference

4N/3 (optional)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5783 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

1000@1804Reference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Rear lift

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8799 kgReference

Front Hitch

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optionalReference

Front lift

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4275 kgReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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205.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

567.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

304 cmReference

Weight

11680 kgReference

12328 kgReference

Front tire

18.4-34Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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Ag front

18.4-34Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

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Length

601 cmReference

642 cmReference

Width

335 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

317 cmReference

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Operating weight

11680 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

12909 kgReference

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Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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Min Width

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255 cmReference

Height

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337 cmReference

Rear axle

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114 by 3048 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

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147 to 229 cmReference

4894 Serial Numbers

1984

8865000 (JI Case)Reference

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1985

8866200Reference

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1986

8866971Reference

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1987

8867559Reference

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Location:

Data plates located at forward-right corner in top of the tractor cab.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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200Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Test results

Fuel use

58.3 l/hourReference

45.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

12531 kgReference

10036 kgReference

Speeds

Magnum 260 Serial Number Location

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.