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CaseIH Magnum 250 vs CaseIH Magnum 260

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 250 vs CaseIH Magnum 260

The CaseIH Magnum 250 and the CaseIH Magnum 260 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 260 leads on rated power with 257 hp against 252 hp. CaseIH Magnum 250 is the lighter machine (9,135 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 250 holds more fuel (681.3 L vs 635.9 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Magnum 260 is the newer design (2011 vs 2005). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 260 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 250 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 250 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH Magnum 260 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
252 hp
257 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
The CVT transmission became available on the Magnum 260 for the 2012 model year.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
681.3 LReference
635.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
187.9 kWReference
191.6 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
117 x 135 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier 4AReference
Rated Power (gross)
187.9 kWReference
191.6 kWReference
Maximum Power
212.5 kWReference
Fuel system
common railReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
1271.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
89.3 LReference
Engine (max)
216.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
142.9 kWReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Maximum Power (gross)
216.3 kWReference
Starter type
electricReference
Max power
142.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
164.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
23 forward and 6 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Transmission
CVTReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
continuously variable transmissionReference
Valves
4 or 5Reference
Pump flow
283.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IVNReference
4N/3 (optional)Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6708 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1800@1000Reference
1000@1804Reference
PTO (claimed)
160.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
205.7 kWReference
Rear valves
4 to 6Reference
Total flow
283.9 lpmReference
Rear lift
8799 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
Front lift
4275 kgReference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
205.7 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
304 cmReference
Weight
9135 kgReference
12328 kgReference
Front tire
600/65R30Reference
Rear tire
710/70R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 600/65R30. Rear: 710/70R42Reference
Length
595 cmReference
642 cmReference
Width
255 cmReference
Height
326 cmReference
337 cmReference
Shipping weight
9135 kgReference
Min Width
255 cmReference
Rear axle
114 by 3048 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
147 to 229 cmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Magnum 260 Serial Number Location
Test results
Fuel use
45.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
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.

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