Compare/CaseIH Magnum 290 vs CaseIH STX330

CaseIH Magnum 290 vs CaseIH STX330

Verdict: CaseIH Magnum 290 vs CaseIH STX330

The CaseIH Magnum 290 and the CaseIH STX330 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH STX330 leads on rated power with 286 hp against 284 hp. CaseIH Magnum 290 is the lighter machine (12,428 kg vs 14,649 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH STX330 holds more fuel (757.0 L vs 635.9 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Magnum 290 is the newer design (2011 vs 2006). In short: choose the CaseIH STX330 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

Final drives

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inboard 4-planetary (STX330 HD)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

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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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246.1 kWReference

Power

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246.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.6:1Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

Transmission

CVTReference

SynchroshiftReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

179.0 kWReference

200.6 kWReference

PTO (tested)

224.4 kWReference

241.1 kWReference

Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

fully synchronizedReference

Rear valves

4 to 6Reference

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Total flow

283.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

4N/3 (optional)Reference

IVN/IIIReference

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

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

1000 (1.75)Reference

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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4Reference

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

14649 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

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Rear tread

147 to 229 cmReference

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Front tire

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480/80R46Reference

Rear tire

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480/80R46Reference

Ag front

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480/80R46Reference

Ag rear

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480/80R46Reference

Operating weight

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14649 kgReference

Max weight

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17962 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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114 mmReference

Magnum 290 Serial Number Location

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

200Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

50.3 l/hourReference

64.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

10669 kgReference

14150 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.