Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH Magnum 280 vs CaseIH MX285 Magnum

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH Magnum 280

Row Crop

power
279 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
19
Full Magnum 280 specs
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CaseIHModel B

CaseIH MX285 Magnum

Row Crop

power
287 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full MX285 Magnum specs
CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 280
vs
CaseIHCaseIH MX285 Magnum

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ MX285 Magnum higher · +8 hp (+3%)
Magnum 280279 hp
MX285 Magnum287 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Magnum 280 is in the 91st percentile; MX285 Magnum is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
Magnum 280505 ci
MX285 Magnum505 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Magnum 280 is in the 87th percentile; MX285 Magnum is in the 87th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Magnum 2806
MX285 Magnum6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Magnum 280 is in the 50th percentile; MX285 Magnum is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ Magnum 280 higher · +1 (+6%)
Magnum 28019
MX285 Magnum18
Median Row Crop Tractor16

Magnum 280 is in the 68th percentile; MX285 Magnum is in the 61st · 1,200 models

Magnum 280 (A)MX285 Magnum (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Magnum 280CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHCaseIHSame
ModelMagnum 280MX285 Magnum—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH Magnum 280CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
ManufacturerCDC / FPTCDC—
Power Output279hp287hp▲ MX285 Magnum+8 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement505ci505ciSame
Bore4.5in4.5inSame
Stroke5.3in5.3inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Magnum 280CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
TypeFull Power ShiftFull power shiftSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Magnum 280CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
Length234inNot recorded—
Width100inNot recorded—
Height129in125in▲ Magnum 280+4 in · +3%
Operating Weight20,670lb21,630lb▲ MX285 Magnum+960 lb · +5%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Magnum 280CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
System TypePressure Flow CompensatingClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with parallel priority—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Magnum 280CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
Hitch TypeIII/IVNNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III/IIIN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Magnum 280CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerHydrostatic powerSame

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Magnum 280CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric, 12-volt—

Capacities

SpecCaseIH Magnum 280CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
CoolantNot recorded6gal—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Magnum 280CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 91st percentile (279 hp)B · 92nd percentile (287 hp)

Engine Displacement

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

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 68th percentile (19)B · 61st percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 86th percentile (20,670 lb)B · 88th percentile (21,630 lb)
A · Magnum 280B · MX285 MagnumMedian Row Crop Tractor
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