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CaseIH 9250 vs CaseIH Optum 270
Verdict: CaseIH 9250 vs CaseIH Optum 270
The CaseIH 9250 and the CaseIH Optum 270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Optum 270 leads on rated power with 271 hp against 266 hp. CaseIH Optum 270 is the lighter machine (10,500 kg vs 13,635 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Optum 270 is the newer design (2016 vs 1990). In short: choose the CaseIH Optum 270 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 9250 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
266 hp
271 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
With 18.4x38 tires.Reference
Pull at 6.0 KPHReference
Steering
hydrostatic power with articulation and front-axle steeringReference
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Original price
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$469,730 (2026)Reference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Trailer brakes
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hydraulicReference
Variants
9250
articulatedReference
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9260
four-wheel steerReference
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T7.290
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similar New Holland modelReference
Engine
Engine
223.7 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
176.9 kWReference
150.9 kWReference
Displacement
10.0 LReference
6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
125 x 136 mmReference
104 x 132 mmReference
Power
223.7 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
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Compression
16.0:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1376.3 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1400Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
41.6 LReference
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Coolant capacity
51.1 LReference
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Max power
176.9 kWReference
150.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
198.4 kWReference
183.8 kWReference
Fuel tank
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628.3 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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96.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
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202.1 kWReference
Engine (max)
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216.3 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IVReference
Emission control
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selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
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202.1 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
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216.3 kWReference
Fuel system
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electronic high pressure common rail direct injectionReference
Cooling system
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reversible pitchReference
Starter
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electricReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
infinite forward and infinite (2 range) reverse (4 range)Reference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
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Transmission
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CVXDriveReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
198.4 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
202.1 kWReference
201.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
68.1 LReference
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Type
full power shiftReference
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Capacity
68.1 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Valves
4Reference
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Total flow
102.2 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IIIReference
IVNReference
Control
draft control optionalReference
electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift
5783 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000/1000E (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2098Reference
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Rear valves
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4 or 5Reference
Mid valves
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1 or 3Reference
Pump flow
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219.5 lpmReference
SCV flow
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140.0 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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8700 kgReference
Rear Arms
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telescopic link endsReference
Front lift
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4399 kgReference
Drawbar
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Cat. 3Reference
Front PTO
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independentReference
Front PTO Type
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1000/1000E (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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200.0 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
757.0 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
332 cmReference
297 cmReference
Weight
13635 kgReference
10500 kgReference
Front tire
20.8-38Reference
420/85R24Reference
Rear tire
20.8-38Reference
480/80R50Reference
Ag front
20.8-38Reference
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Ag rear
20.8-38Reference
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Length
693 cmReference
528 cmReference
Width
366 cmReference
302 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
363 cmReference
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Operating weight
13635 kgReference
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Front tread
152 to 330 cmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 330 cmReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 420/85R24. Rear: 480/80R50Reference
Height (cab)
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336 cmReference
Max weight
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16000 kgReference
Bar rear axle
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104 by 3022 mmReference
9250 Serial Numbers
1990
JCB0004600Reference
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1991
JCB0026501Reference
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1992
JCB0028400Reference
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1993
JCB0030500Reference
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1994
JEE0031773Reference
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1995
JEE0032808Reference
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Location:
Under the left-side steps on front fenderReference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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200Reference
Test results
Fuel use
54.9 l/hourReference
49.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
14679 kgReference
11135 kgReference
Speeds
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.