Compare/CaseIH Magnum 240 vs CaseIH MX270 Magnum

CaseIH Magnum 240 vs CaseIH MX270 Magnum

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 240 vs CaseIH MX270 Magnum

The CaseIH Magnum 240 and the CaseIH MX270 Magnum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 240 leads on rated power with 240 hp against 238 hp. CaseIH Magnum 240 is the lighter machine (10,117 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 240 is the newer design (2014 vs 1999). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 240 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH MX270 Magnum 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

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

240 hp

238 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

CaseIHReference

Pull at 5 KPHReference

With 20.8R42 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$240,377 (2017 CVT )Reference

$141,000Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

605.6 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

66.2 LReference

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Engine (gross)

179.0 kWReference

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Engine (max)

201.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

139.2 kWReference

154.4 kWReference

Displacement

6.7 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 132 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4Reference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

179.0 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

201.3 kWReference

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Fuel system

electronic high pressure common rail direct injectionReference

electric direct injectionReference

Cooling system

viscous fanReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

139.2 kWReference

154.4 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

154.5 kWReference

177.1 kWReference

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

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

Clutch

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electro-hydraulic wet discsReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

152.9 kWReference

175.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

167.7 kWReference

202.0 kWReference

Type

continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference

creeperReference

Rear valves

3 to 5Reference

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Pump flow

162.8 lpmReference

166.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIINReference

Control

electronic lower link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6395 kgReference

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Drawbar

Cat. 3Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

166.4 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

SCV flow

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151.4 lpmReference

Rear lift

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7257 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2494 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1974Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

299 cmReference

300 cmReference

Weight

10117 kgReference

20200 to 20900 poundsReference

Front tire

380/85R34Reference

16.9R30Reference

Rear tire

480/80R46Reference

20.8R42Reference

Ag front

380/85R34Reference

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Ag rear

480/80R46Reference

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Length

594 cmReference

574 cmReference

Height (cab)

326 cmReference

314 cmReference

Operating weight

10117 kgReference

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Front axle

Suspended 4WDReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference

Ground clearance

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43 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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114 by 3048 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

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 240 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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135Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Test results

Fuel use

44.7 l/hourReference

51.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

10103 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.