Compare/CaseIH 9260 vs CaseIH Magnum 260

CaseIH 9260 vs CaseIH Magnum 260

Verdict: CaseIH 9260 vs CaseIH Magnum 260

The CaseIH 9260 and the CaseIH Magnum 260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 9260 leads on rated power with 265 hp against 257 hp. CaseIH 9260 is the lighter machine (9,979 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 1990). In short: choose the CaseIH 9260 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 260 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

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

265 hp

257 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

With 18.4x38 tires.Reference

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

Drive

4x4 4WDReference

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Steering

four-wheel hydrostatic powerReference

powerReference

Variants

9250

articulatedReference

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9260

four-wheel steerReference

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Engine

223.7 kWReference

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Displacement

10.0 LReference

8.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

125 x 136 mmReference

117 x 135 mmReference

Power

223.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

2000Reference

Torque

1376.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

41.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

51.1 LReference

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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

Drawbar (tested)

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142.9 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

Max power

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142.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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164.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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Transmission

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CVTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

197.6 kWReference

160.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

68.1 LReference

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Type

full power shiftReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

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

283.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIIReference

4N/3 (optional)Reference

Control

draft control optionalReference

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Rear lift

5783 kgReference

8799 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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205.7 kWReference

Rear valves

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4 to 6Reference

Front Hitch

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optionalReference

Front lift

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4275 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1804Reference

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

757.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

314 cmReference

304 cmReference

Weight

9979 kgReference

12328 kgReference

Front tire

20.8-38Reference

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Rear tire

20.8-38Reference

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Ag front

20.8-38Reference

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Ag rear

20.8-38Reference

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Length

635 cmReference

642 cmReference

Width

385 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

363 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

9260 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

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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200Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Speeds

Magnum 260 Serial Number Location

Test results

Fuel use

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45.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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10036 kgReference

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.