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CaseIH MX285 Magnum vs CaseIH STX275

Verdict: CaseIH MX285 Magnum vs CaseIH STX275

The CaseIH MX285 Magnum and the CaseIH STX275 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 239 hp. CaseIH STX275 is the lighter machine (14,417 kg vs 20,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH MX285 Magnum is the newer design (2003 vs 2000). In short: choose the CaseIH MX285 Magnum for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH STX275 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 MX285 Magnum Tractor
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Clear
CaseIH STX275 Tractor
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
242 hp
239 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
CaseIHReference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Final drives
inboard planetaryReference
Variants
TG285
similar New Holland modelReference
TJ275
similar New Holland modelReference
Engine
Engine
214.0 kWReference
205.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
151.9 kWReference
157.8 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
114 x 135 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIReference
Power
214.0 kWReference
205.1 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
17.0:1Reference
17.1:1Reference
Rated RPM
2000Reference
2000Reference
Torque
2512.7 NmReference
1385.8 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
20.8 LReference
23.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
22.7 LReference
Max power
151.9 kWReference
157.8 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
180.6 kWReference
178.2 kWReference
Fuel tank
757.0 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
152.9 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
18 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Transmission
SynchroshiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
179.0 kWReference
167.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
205.9 kWReference
204.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
172.2 LReference
Type
full power shiftReference
fully synchronizedReference
Capacity
172.2 LReference
Pressure
203.4 barReference
Valves
3 to 5Reference
Total flow
201.0 lpmReference
208.2 lpmReference
Rear Type
III/IIINReference
IVN/IIIReference
Control
electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift
8128 kgReference
Front Hitch
optionalReference
Front lift
3252 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
1000 (1.75)Reference
Rear valves
4 to 7Reference
SCV flow
132.5 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
6577 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
605.6 LReference
Max capacity
14968 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
300 cmReference
368 cmReference
Weight
20200 to 21630 poundsReference
14417 kgReference
Height (cab)
316 cmReference
Rear axle
114 by 3048 mmReference
101 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping
9162 kgReference
Operating
9811 kgReference
14417 kgReference
Ballasted
14288 kgReference
Length
750 cmReference
Width
92 cmReference
Height
368 cmReference
Front axle
101 mmReference
Rear tread
152 to 447 cmReference
Max Drawbar
4989 kgReference
MX285 Serial Number Location
MX285 Serial Numbers
2003
JAZ125000Reference
2004
JAZ129400Reference
2005
JAZ134001Reference
2006
JAZ138614Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
135Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
1000Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
51.5 l/hourReference
51.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
9443 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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