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CaseIH Magnum 250 vs CaseIH MX285 Magnum

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 250 vs CaseIH MX285 Magnum

The CaseIH Magnum 250 and the CaseIH MX285 Magnum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 250 leads on rated power with 252 hp against 242 hp. CaseIH Magnum 250 is the lighter machine (9,135 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 250 is the newer design (2005 vs 2003). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 250 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH MX285 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 Magnum 250 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH MX285 Magnum Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
252 hp
242 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
681.3 LReference
Engine (gross)
187.9 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier IIReference
Rated Power (gross)
187.9 kWReference
Maximum Power
212.5 kWReference
Fuel system
common railReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
1271.1 NmReference
2512.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Engine
214.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
151.9 kWReference
Power
214.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
17.0:1Reference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
Max power
151.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
180.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
23 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
full power shiftReference
Valves
4 or 5Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
283.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IVNReference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6708 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
Engine RPM
1800@1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
179.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
205.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
172.2 LReference
Capacity
172.2 LReference
Pressure
203.4 barReference
Total flow
201.0 lpmReference
Control
electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift
8128 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
Front lift
3252 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
300 cmReference
Weight
9135 kgReference
20200 to 21630 poundsReference
Front tire
600/65R30Reference
Rear tire
710/70R42Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 600/65R30. Rear: 710/70R42Reference
Length
595 cmReference
Width
255 cmReference
Height
326 cmReference
Shipping weight
9135 kgReference
Height (cab)
316 cmReference
Rear axle
114 by 3048 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping
9162 kgReference
Operating
9811 kgReference
Ballasted
14288 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
135Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
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
Test results
Fuel use
51.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
9443 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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