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CaseIH Magnum 280 vs CaseIH Optum 270

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 280 vs CaseIH Optum 270

The CaseIH Magnum 280 and the CaseIH Optum 270 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 280 leads on rated power with 279 hp against 271 hp. CaseIH Magnum 280 is the lighter machine (9,375 kg vs 10,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 280 holds more fuel (681.3 L vs 628.3 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Optum 270 is the newer design (2016 vs 2005). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 280 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Optum 270 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 280 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH Optum 270 Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
279 hp
271 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Pull at 6.0 KPHReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
inboard planetaryReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Original price
$469,730 (2026)Reference
Trailer brakes
hydraulicReference
Engine
Fuel tank
681.3 LReference
628.3 LReference
Engine (gross)
208.1 kWReference
202.1 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
6.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
104 x 132 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
Tier IVReference
Rated Power (gross)
208.1 kWReference
202.1 kWReference
Maximum Power
233.4 kWReference
Fuel system
common railReference
electronic high pressure common rail direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2100Reference
Torque
1395.3 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
96.1 LReference
Engine (max)
216.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
150.9 kWReference
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference
Maximum Power (gross)
216.3 kWReference
Cooling system
reversible pitchReference
Max power
150.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
183.8 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
23 forward and 6 reverseReference
infinite forward and infinite (2 range) reverse (4 range)Reference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Transmission
CVXDriveReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
creeperReference
continuously variable transmission (CVT)Reference
Valves
4 or 5Reference
Pump flow
141.9 lpmReference
219.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IVNReference
IVNReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6708 kgReference
8700 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
1000/1000E (1.75)Reference
Engine RPM
1800@1000Reference
PTO (claimed)
179.0 kWReference
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 Arms
telescopic link endsReference
Front lift
4399 kgReference
Drawbar
Cat. 3Reference
Front PTO
independentReference
Front PTO Type
1000/1000E (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
200.0 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
297 cmReference
Weight
9375 kgReference
10500 kgReference
Front tire
600/65R30Reference
420/85R24Reference
Rear tire
710/70R42Reference
480/80R50Reference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 600/65R30. Rear: 710/70R42Reference
Front: 420/85R24. Rear: 480/80R50Reference
Length
595 cmReference
528 cmReference
Width
255 cmReference
302 cmReference
Height
326 cmReference
Shipping weight
9375 kgReference
Height (cab)
336 cmReference
Max weight
16000 kgReference
Bar rear axle
104 by 3022 mmReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
200Reference
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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