Compare/CaseIH Magnum 250 vs CaseIH Magnum 305

CaseIH Magnum 250 vs CaseIH Magnum 305

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 250 vs CaseIH Magnum 305

The CaseIH Magnum 250 and the CaseIH Magnum 305 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 305 leads on rated power with 257 hp against 252 hp. CaseIH Magnum 250 is the lighter machine (9,135 kg vs 20,630 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 305 is the newer design (2008 vs 2005). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 305 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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Rated power

252 hp

257 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 9 used for power test.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

681.3 LReference

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Engine (gross)

187.9 kWReference

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Displacement

8.3 LReference

8.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

114 x 145 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IIIReference

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Rated Power (gross)

187.9 kWReference

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Maximum Power

212.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

common railReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Torque

1271.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine

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226.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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164.3 kWReference

Power

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226.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Oil capacity

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20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

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24.6 LReference

Max power

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164.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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191.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

23 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Type

creeperReference

full powershiftReference

Valves

4 or 5Reference

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

283.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IVNReference

IVN/III optionalReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

6708 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 optionalReference

Engine RPM

1800@1000Reference

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PTO (claimed)

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190.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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223.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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172.2 LReference

Capacity

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172.2 LReference

Total flow

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283.9 lpmReference

Rear lift

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8573 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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223.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

300 cmReference

Weight

9135 kgReference

20630 to 21585 poundsReference

Front tire

600/65R30Reference

380/80R38Reference

Rear tire

710/70R42Reference

480/80R50Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 600/65R30. Rear: 710/70R42Reference

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Length

595 cmReference

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Width

255 cmReference

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Height

326 cmReference

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Shipping weight

9135 kgReference

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Ag front

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380/80R38Reference

Ag rear

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480/80R50Reference

Height (cab)

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326 cmReference

Rear axle

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114 by 3048 mmReference

Shipping

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9720 kgReference

Operating

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9790 kgReference

Ballasted

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15157 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

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681.3 LReference

Max capacity

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14742 kgReference

Magnum 305 Serial Number Location

Test results

Fuel use

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59.0 l/hourReference

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.