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CaseIH Magnum 235 vs CaseIH MX285 Magnum
Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 235 vs CaseIH MX285 Magnum
The CaseIH Magnum 235 and the CaseIH MX285 Magnum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH MX285 Magnum leads on rated power with 242 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 2003). In short: choose the CaseIH MX285 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
62
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
235 hp
242 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
The CVT transmission became available on the Magnum 235 for the 2012 model year.Reference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Steering
powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Variants
T8.275
similar New Holland modelReference
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TG285
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similar New Holland modelReference
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
151.9 kWReference
Displacement
8.7 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 135 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Emissions
Tier 4AReference
Tier IIReference
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
180.6 kWReference
Max power
128.8 kWReference
151.9 kWReference
Engine
—
214.0 kWReference
Power
—
214.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Compression
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17.0:1Reference
Torque
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2512.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Oil capacity
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20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
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22.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
18 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
CVTReference
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Clutch
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electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
145.4 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
148.3 kWReference
205.9 kWReference
Type
continuously variable transmissionReference
full power shiftReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
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Total flow
283.9 lpmReference
201.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
3/3NReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift
7427 kgReference
8128 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
optionalReference
Front lift
4275 kgReference
3252 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1804Reference
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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
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Hydraulic system
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172.2 LReference
Capacity
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172.2 LReference
Pressure
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203.4 barReference
Valves
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3 to 5Reference
Control
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electronic draft controlReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
304 cmReference
300 cmReference
Weight
12328 kgReference
20200 to 21630 poundsReference
Length
642 cmReference
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Min Width
255 cmReference
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Height
337 cmReference
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Rear axle
101 by 3048 mmReference
114 by 3048 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
147 to 229 cmReference
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Height (cab)
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316 cmReference
Shipping
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9162 kgReference
Operating
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9811 kgReference
Ballasted
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14288 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
Test results
Fuel use
45.8 l/hourReference
51.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
9819 kgReference
9443 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
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605.6 LReference
MX285 Serial Number Location
MX285 Serial Numbers
2003
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JAZ125000Reference
2004
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JAZ129400Reference
2005
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JAZ134001Reference
2006
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JAZ138614Reference
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.