Compare/CaseIH Magnum 260 vs CaseIH Magnum 265

CaseIH Magnum 260 vs CaseIH Magnum 265

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 260 vs CaseIH Magnum 265

The CaseIH Magnum 260 and the CaseIH Magnum 265 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 265 leads on rated power with 265 hp against 257 hp. CaseIH Magnum 260 is the lighter machine (12,328 kg vs 12,972 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 265 holds more fuel (677.5 L vs 635.9 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Magnum 265 is the newer design (2025 vs 2011). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 265 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 260 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

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CaseIH

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Rated power

257 hp

265 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

The CVT transmission became available on the Magnum 260 for the 2012 model year.Reference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Steering

powerReference

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Original price

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$484,126 (2026 CVT )Reference

Differential lock

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electronic front and rearReference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Engine

Fuel tank

635.9 LReference

617.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

89.3 LReference

98.4 LReference

Engine (gross)

191.6 kWReference

197.6 kWReference

Engine (max)

216.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

142.9 kWReference

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Displacement

8.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 135 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4AReference

Tier IVReference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

Rated Power (gross)

191.6 kWReference

197.6 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

216.3 kWReference

Rated RPM

2000Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Max power

142.9 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

164.0 kWReference

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Engine (boost)

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238.6 kWReference

Boost Power

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238.6 kWReference

Pre-heating

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block heaterReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

CVTReference

CVXDriveReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

160.3 kWReference

162.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

205.7 kWReference

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Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

continuously-variable transmissionReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

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Total flow

283.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

4N/3 (optional)Reference

IV/IVN ((Optional)Reference

Rear lift

8799 kgReference

7938 kgReference

Front Hitch

optionalReference

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Front lift

4275 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1804Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

Front PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

205.7 kWReference

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Valves

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5 or 6Reference

Pump flow

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325.5 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

309 cmReference

Weight

12328 kgReference

12972 kgReference

Length

642 cmReference

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Min Width

255 cmReference

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Height

337 cmReference

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Rear axle

114 by 3048 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

147 to 229 cmReference

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Front tire

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420/85R34Reference

Rear tire

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480/80R50Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50Reference

Shipping weight

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12972 kgReference

Front axle

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0 mmReference

Bar rear axle

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114 by 3048 mmReference

Magnum 260 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

240Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

45.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

10036 kgReference

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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.