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CaseIH Magnum 240 vs CaseIH MX285 Magnum

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 240 vs CaseIH MX285 Magnum

The CaseIH Magnum 240 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 240 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 2003). In short: choose the CaseIH MX285 Magnum for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 240 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 Magnum 240 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH MX285 Magnum Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
240 hp
242 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
Pull at 5 KPHReference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Original price
$240,377 (2017 CVT )Reference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
605.6 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
66.2 LReference
Engine (gross)
179.0 kWReference
Engine (max)
201.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
139.2 kWReference
151.9 kWReference
Displacement
6.7 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
104 x 132 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Emissions
Tier 4Reference
Tier IIReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
179.0 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
201.3 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high pressure common rail direct injectionReference
Cooling system
viscous fanReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Max power
139.2 kWReference
151.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
154.5 kWReference
180.6 kWReference
Engine
214.0 kWReference
Power
214.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
17.0:1Reference
Torque
2512.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
18 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
152.9 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
167.7 kWReference
205.9 kWReference
Type
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
full power shiftReference
Rear valves
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
162.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Control
electronic lower link draft sensingReference
electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6395 kgReference
Drawbar
Cat. 3Reference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
166.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
172.2 LReference
Capacity
172.2 LReference
Pressure
203.4 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
Total flow
201.0 lpmReference
Rear lift
8128 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
Front lift
3252 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
299 cmReference
300 cmReference
Weight
10117 kgReference
20200 to 21630 poundsReference
Front tire
380/85R34Reference
Rear tire
480/80R46Reference
Ag front
380/85R34Reference
Ag rear
480/80R46Reference
Length
594 cmReference
Height (cab)
326 cmReference
316 cmReference
Operating weight
10117 kgReference
Front axle
Suspended 4WDReference
Rear axle
114 by 3048 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping
9162 kgReference
Operating
9811 kgReference
Ballasted
14288 kgReference
Magnum 240 Serial Number Location
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging amps
135Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
Test results
Fuel use
44.7 l/hourReference
51.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
10103 kgReference
9443 kgReference
Variants
TG285
similar New Holland modelReference
Capacities
Fuel
605.6 LReference
MX285 Serial Number Location
MX285 Serial Numbers
2003
JAZ125000Reference
2004
JAZ129400Reference
2005
JAZ134001Reference
2006
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.

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