CaseIHModel A
CaseIH Magnum 250
Row Crop
- power
- 252 hp
- displacement
- 505 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Row Crop
CaseIH Magnum 250 vs John Deere 8R 280
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John DeereModel B
John Deere 8R 280
Row Crop
- power
- 254 hp
- displacement
- 548 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 23
CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 250
vs
John DeereJohn Deere 8R 280
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ 8R 280 higher · +2 hp (<1%)Magnum 250252 hp
8R 280254 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Magnum 250 is in the 88th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 88th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 8R 280 higher · +43 ci (+9%)Magnum 250505 ci
8R 280548 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Magnum 250 is in the 87th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 96th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMagnum 2506
8R 2806
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Magnum 250 is in the 50th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ 8R 280 higher · +7,315 lb (+36%)Magnum 25020,140 lb
8R 28027,455 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
Magnum 250 is in the 85th percentile; 8R 280 is in the 97th · 1,350 models
Magnum 250 (A)8R 280 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 250 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | John Deere | — |
| Model | Magnum 250 | 8R 280 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 250 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CDC/FPT | John Deere | — |
| Power Output | 252hp | 254hp | ▲ 8R 280+2 hp · <1% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 8R 280+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 505ci | 548ci | ▲ 8R 280+43 ci · +9% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.7in | ▲ 8R 280+0.2 in · +4% |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 5.4in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 250 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 19-speed full power shift | e23 Transmission | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 250 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234in | 253in | ▲ 8R 280+19 in · +8% |
| Width | 100in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 129in | 138in | ▲ 8R 280+9 in · +7% |
| Wheelbase | Not recorded | 120in | — |
| Operating Weight | 20,140lb | 27,455lb | ▲ 8R 280+7,315 lb · +36% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 250 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Pressure flow compensating | Closed-center pressure flow compensated | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 250 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | Not recorded | 420/85R34 | — |
| Rear Tire Size | Not recorded | 480/80R50 | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 250 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III/IVN | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | III/IIIN | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 250 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 250 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 250 | John Deere 8R 280 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Cab | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 88th percentile (252 hp)B · 88th percentile (254 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 87th percentile (505 ci)B · 96th percentile (548 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 85th percentile (20,140 lb)B · 97th percentile (27,455 lb)
Length
median 180 inA · 94th percentile (234 in)B · 97th percentile (253 in)
A · Magnum 250B · 8R 280Median Row Crop Tractor