Compare/CaseIH Magnum 265 vs CaseIH Magnum 305

CaseIH Magnum 265 vs CaseIH Magnum 305

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 265 vs CaseIH Magnum 305

The CaseIH Magnum 265 and the CaseIH Magnum 305 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 265 is the lighter machine (12,972 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 265 is the newer design (2025 vs 2008). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 265 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 305 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

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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

265 hp

257 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

CaseIHReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Gear 9 used for power test.Reference

Original price

$484,126 (2026 CVT )Reference

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Differential lock

electronic front and rearReference

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Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

617.0 LReference

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Exhaust fluid (DEF)

98.4 LReference

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Engine (gross)

197.6 kWReference

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Engine (max)

216.3 kWReference

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Engine (boost)

238.6 kWReference

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Displacement

8.7 LReference

8.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 135 mmReference

114 x 145 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

197.6 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

216.3 kWReference

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Boost Power

238.6 kWReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

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

CVXDriveReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

23 forward and 6 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

162.6 kWReference

190.2 kWReference

Type

continuously-variable transmissionReference

full powershiftReference

Valves

5 or 6Reference

3 to 5Reference

Pump flow

325.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IV/IVN ((Optional)Reference

IVN/III optionalReference

Rear lift

7938 kgReference

8573 kgReference

Front lift

4275 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 optionalReference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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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

Power at rated PTO speed

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223.5 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

309 cmReference

300 cmReference

Weight

12972 kgReference

20630 to 21585 poundsReference

Front tire

420/85R34Reference

380/80R38Reference

Rear tire

480/80R50Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

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Shipping weight

12972 kgReference

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Front axle

0 mmReference

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Bar rear axle

114 by 3048 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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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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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

240Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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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.