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CaseIH Magnum 235 vs CaseIH MX270 Magnum
Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 235 vs CaseIH MX270 Magnum
The CaseIH Magnum 235 and the CaseIH MX270 Magnum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH MX270 Magnum leads on rated power with 238 hp against 235 hp. CaseIH Magnum 235 is the lighter machine (12,328 kg vs 20,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 235 is the newer design (2011 vs 1999). In short: choose the CaseIH MX270 Magnum for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 235 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
235 hp
238 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIHReference
The CVT transmission became available on the Magnum 235 for the 2012 model year.Reference
With 20.8R42 rear tires.Reference
Steering
powerReference
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Original price
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$141,000Reference
Final drives
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planetaryReference
Differential lock
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electro-hydraulic rearReference
Variants
T8.275
similar New Holland modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
635.9 LReference
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Exhaust fluid (DEF)
89.3 LReference
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Engine (gross)
175.2 kWReference
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Engine (max)
199.8 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
128.8 kWReference
154.4 kWReference
Displacement
8.7 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 135 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Emissions
Tier 4AReference
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Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
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Rated Power (gross)
175.2 kWReference
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Maximum Power (gross)
199.8 kWReference
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Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Starter type
electricReference
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Power at rated engine speed
148.3 kWReference
177.1 kWReference
Max power
128.8 kWReference
154.4 kWReference
Fuel system
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electric direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Compression
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17.0:1Reference
Idle RPM
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900-2240Reference
Firing order
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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Coolant capacity
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24.6 LReference
Oil capacity
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20.8 LReference
Oil change
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300 hReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Transmission
CVTReference
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Clutch
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electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
145.4 kWReference
175.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
148.3 kWReference
202.0 kWReference
Type
continuously variable transmissionReference
creeperReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
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Total flow
283.9 lpmReference
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Rear Type
3/3NReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
7427 kgReference
7257 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
IIReference
Front lift
4275 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1804Reference
1000@1974Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
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Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
174.5 kWReference
181.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
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172.2 LReference
Capacity
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172.2 LReference
Pressure
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172.4 barReference
Valves
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3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
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166.5 lpmReference
SCV flow
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151.4 lpmReference
Control
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position and draft controlReference
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)
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2494 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
304 cmReference
300 cmReference
Weight
12328 kgReference
20200 to 20900 poundsReference
Length
642 cmReference
574 cmReference
Min Width
255 cmReference
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Height
337 cmReference
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Rear axle
101 by 3048 mmReference
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Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
147 to 229 cmReference
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Front tire
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16.9R30Reference
Rear tire
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20.8R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference
Height (cab)
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314 cmReference
Ground clearance
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43 cmReference
Bar rear axle
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114 by 3048 mmReference
Shipping
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9162 kgReference
Operating
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9480 kgReference
Max front axle
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6032 kgReference
Max rear axle
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16783 kgReference
Magnum 235 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
135Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging volts
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12Reference
Battery CCA
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1000Reference
Battery Group
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31Reference
Test results
Fuel use
45.8 l/hourReference
51.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
9819 kgReference
9827 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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605.6 LReference
Max capacity
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14288 kgReference
MX270 Serial Number Location
MX270 Serial Numbers
1999
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JJA0097438Reference
2000
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JJA0105000Reference
2001
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JJA0108800Reference
2002
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JJA0115301Reference
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.