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CaseIH Magnum 265 vs CaseIH Optum 270

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 265 vs CaseIH Optum 270

The CaseIH Magnum 265 and the CaseIH Optum 270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Optum 270 leads on rated power with 271 hp against 265 hp. CaseIH Optum 270 is the lighter machine (10,500 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 628.3 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Magnum 265 is the newer design (2025 vs 2016). In short: choose the CaseIH Optum 270 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 265 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 265 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH Optum 270 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
265 hp
271 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Pull at 6.0 KPHReference
Original price
$484,126 (2026 CVT )Reference
$469,730 (2026)Reference
Differential lock
electronic front and rearReference
Trailer brakes
pneumaticReference
hydraulicReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Fuel tank
617.0 LReference
628.3 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
98.4 LReference
96.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
197.6 kWReference
202.1 kWReference
Engine (max)
216.3 kWReference
216.3 kWReference
Engine (boost)
238.6 kWReference
Displacement
8.7 LReference
6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 135 mmReference
104 x 132 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IVReference
Tier IVReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Rated Power (gross)
197.6 kWReference
202.1 kWReference
Maximum Power (gross)
216.3 kWReference
216.3 kWReference
Boost Power
238.6 kWReference
Pre-heating
block heaterReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2100Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Drawbar (tested)
150.9 kWReference
Fuel system
electronic high pressure common rail direct injectionReference
Cooling system
reversible pitchReference
Max power
150.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
183.8 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
CVXDriveReference
CVXDriveReference
Gears
infinite forward and reverseReference
infinite forward and infinite (2 range) reverse (4 range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
162.6 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
Type
continuously-variable transmissionReference
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Valves
5 or 6Reference
Pump flow
325.5 lpmReference
219.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IV/IVN ((Optional)Reference
IVNReference
Rear lift
7938 kgReference
Front lift
4275 kgReference
4399 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
1000/1000E (1.75)Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
1000/1000E (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
201.4 kWReference
Rear valves
4 or 5Reference
Mid valves
1 or 3Reference
SCV flow
140.0 lpmReference
Control
electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
8700 kgReference
Rear Arms
telescopic link endsReference
Drawbar
Cat. 3Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
200.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
309 cmReference
297 cmReference
Weight
12972 kgReference
10500 kgReference
Front tire
420/85R34Reference
420/85R24Reference
Rear tire
480/80R50Reference
480/80R50Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R34. Rear: 480/80R50Reference
Front: 420/85R24. Rear: 480/80R50Reference
Shipping weight
12972 kgReference
Front axle
0 mmReference
Bar rear axle
114 by 3048 mmReference
104 by 3022 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Length
528 cmReference
Width
302 cmReference
Height (cab)
336 cmReference
Max weight
16000 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
240Reference
200Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Variants
T7.290
similar New Holland modelReference
Test results
Fuel use
49.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
11135 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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