Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH Magnum 250 vs Massey Ferguson 8470

CaseIH Magnum 250 Tractor
CaseIHModel A

CaseIH Magnum 250

Row Crop

power
252 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Magnum 250 specs
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Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 8470

Row Crop

power
249 hp
displacement
514 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
21
Full 8470 specs
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How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ Magnum 250 higher · +3 hp (+1%)
Magnum 250252 hp
8470249 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Magnum 250 is in the 88th percentile; 8470 is in the 87th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 8470 higher · +9 ci (+2%)
Magnum 250505 ci
8470514 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Magnum 250 is in the 87th percentile; 8470 is in the 92nd · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Magnum 2506
84706
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Magnum 250 is in the 50th percentile; 8470 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ 8470 higher · +395 lb (+2%)
Magnum 25020,140 lb
847020,535 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

Magnum 250 is in the 85th percentile; 8470 is in the 85th · 1,350 models

Magnum 250 (A)8470 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Magnum 250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHMassey Ferguson—
ModelMagnum 2508470—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH Magnum 250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
ManufacturerCDC/FPTSisu Diesel—
ModelNot recordedTurbocharged intercooled diesel—
Power Output252hp249hp▲ Magnum 250+3 hp · +1%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,200RPM▲ 8470+200 RPM · +10%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement505ci514ci▲ 8470+9 ci · +2%
Bore4.5in4.4in▲ Magnum 250+0.1 in · +2%
Stroke5.3in5.7in▲ 8470+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Magnum 250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
Type19-speed full power shiftPower shift and continuously variable transmission (CVT)—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Magnum 250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
Length234in206in▲ Magnum 250+28 in · +14%
Width100inNot recorded—
Height129in122in▲ Magnum 250+7 in · +6%
Operating Weight20,140lb20,535lb▲ 8470+395 lb · +2%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Magnum 250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
System TypePressure flow compensatingClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with direct engine drive—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH Magnum 250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
TypeNot recordedIndependent—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—
Speed 2Not recorded1,000rpm—

Tires

SpecCaseIH Magnum 250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
Front Tire SizeNot recorded480/70R34 or 600/70R28—
Rear Tire SizeNot recorded520/85R46 with duals or 650/85R38—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Magnum 250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
Hitch TypeIII/IVNThree-point hitch—
Hitch CategoryNot recordedIII—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Magnum 250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame
Brake TypeNot recordedMultiple wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Magnum 250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Magnum 250Massey Ferguson 8470Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 88th percentile (252 hp)B · 87th percentile (249 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 87th percentile (505 ci)B · 92nd percentile (514 ci)

Cylinders

median 6
A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 85th percentile (20,140 lb)B · 85th percentile (20,535 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 94th percentile (234 in)B · 82nd percentile (206 in)
A · Magnum 250B · 8470Median Row Crop Tractor
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