Compare/CaseIH Magnum 290 vs CaseIH Steiger 335

CaseIH Magnum 290 vs CaseIH Steiger 335

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 290 vs CaseIH Steiger 335

The CaseIH Magnum 290 and the CaseIH Steiger 335 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Steiger 335 leads on rated power with 286 hp against 284 hp. CaseIH Magnum 290 is the lighter machine (12,428 kg vs 29,760 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Steiger 335 holds more fuel (757.0 L vs 635.9 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Magnum 290 is the newer design (2011 vs 2008). In short: choose the CaseIH Steiger 335 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Magnum 290 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

284 hp

286 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

CaseIHReference

The CVT transmission became available on the Magnum 290 for the 2012 model year.Reference

Gear 3 used for pull test.Reference

Steering

powerReference

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$212,829 (2010)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

635.9 LReference

757.0 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

89.3 LReference

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Engine (gross)

211.8 kWReference

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Engine (max)

236.4 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

159.3 kWReference

192.9 kWReference

Displacement

8.7 LReference

8.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 135 mmReference

114 x 145 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4AReference

Tier 3Reference

Emission control

selective catalytic reduction (SCR)Reference

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Rated Power (gross)

211.8 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

236.4 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

Starter type

electricReference

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Max power

159.3 kWReference

192.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

185.3 kWReference

213.1 kWReference

Engine

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249.8 kWReference

Power

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249.8 kWReference

Maximum Power

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274.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.6:1Reference

Starter volts

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24Reference

Oil capacity

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27.6 LReference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

Transmission

CVTReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

179.0 kWReference

203.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

224.4 kWReference

241.1 kWReference

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

full power shiftReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

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Total flow

283.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

4N/3 (optional)Reference

4N/3Reference

Rear lift

8799 kgReference

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Front Hitch

optionalReference

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Front lift

4275 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independent optionalReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@1804Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

224.4 kWReference

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Valves

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4 to 9 (without 3-point hitch)Reference

Pump flow

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340.7 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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7107 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

304 cmReference

353 cmReference

Weight

12428 kgReference

29760 to 32120 poundsReference

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

101 mmReference

Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Rear tread

147 to 229 cmReference

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Front tire

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20.8R42Reference

Rear tire

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20.8R42Reference

Ag front

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20.8R42Reference

Ag rear

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20.8R42Reference

Width

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92 cmReference

Front axle

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101 mmReference

Shipping

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13499 kgReference

Operating

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14569 kgReference

Magnum 290 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

200Reference

150Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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1000Reference

Test results

Fuel use

50.3 l/hourReference

64.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

10669 kgReference

14150 kgReference

Steiger 335 Serial Number Location

Capacities

Max capacity

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17690 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.