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CaseIH MX270 Magnum vs CaseIH MX285 Magnum
Verdict: CaseIH MX270 Magnum vs CaseIH MX285 Magnum
The CaseIH MX270 Magnum and the CaseIH MX285 Magnum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH MX285 Magnum leads on rated power with 242 hp against 238 hp. CaseIH MX285 Magnum is the newer design (2003 vs 1999). In short: choose the CaseIH MX285 Magnum for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH MX270 Magnum 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
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Clear
Rated power
238 hp
242 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
With 20.8R42 rear tires.Reference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Original price
$141,000Reference
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Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
electro-hydraulic rearReference
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Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Drawbar (tested)
154.4 kWReference
151.9 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Fuel system
electric direct injectionReference
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Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
17.0:1Reference
17.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Idle RPM
900-2240Reference
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Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
24.6 LReference
22.7 LReference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
20.8 LReference
Oil change
300 hReference
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Max power
154.4 kWReference
151.9 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
177.1 kWReference
180.6 kWReference
Engine
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214.0 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IIReference
Power
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214.0 kWReference
Torque
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2512.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1400Reference
Transmission
Gears
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
18 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
175.2 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
202.0 kWReference
205.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
172.2 LReference
172.2 LReference
Type
creeperReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
172.2 LReference
172.2 LReference
Pressure
172.4 barReference
203.4 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
3 to 5Reference
Pump flow
166.5 lpmReference
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SCV flow
151.4 lpmReference
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Rear Type
III/IIINReference
III/IIINReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift
7257 kgReference
8128 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIReference
optionalReference
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)
2494 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.75)Reference
540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@1974Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
181.3 kWReference
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Total flow
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201.0 lpmReference
Front lift
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3252 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
605.6 LReference
605.6 LReference
Max capacity
14288 kgReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
300 cmReference
Weight
20200 to 20900 poundsReference
20200 to 21630 poundsReference
Front tire
16.9R30Reference
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Rear tire
20.8R42Reference
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Standard tires (ag)
Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42Reference
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Length
574 cmReference
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Height (cab)
314 cmReference
316 cmReference
Ground clearance
43 cmReference
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Bar rear axle
114 by 3048 mmReference
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Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping
9162 kgReference
9162 kgReference
Operating
9480 kgReference
9811 kgReference
Max front axle
6032 kgReference
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Max rear axle
16783 kgReference
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Rear axle
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114 by 3048 mmReference
Ballasted
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14288 kgReference
MX270 Serial Number Location
MX270 Serial Numbers
1999
JJA0097438Reference
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2000
JJA0105000Reference
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2001
JJA0108800Reference
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2002
JJA0115301Reference
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Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
135Reference
135Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery Group
31Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
51.1 l/hourReference
51.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
9827 kgReference
9443 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
TG285
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similar New Holland modelReference
MX285 Serial Number Location
MX285 Serial Numbers
2003
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JAZ125000Reference
2004
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JAZ129400Reference
2005
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JAZ134001Reference
2006
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JAZ138614Reference
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.