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CaseIHModel A
CaseIH Magnum 280
Row Crop
- power
- 279 hp
- displacement
- 505 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 19
Head to head · Row Crop
CaseIH Magnum 280 vs Challenger 65
ChallengerModel B
Challenger 65
Crawler
- power
- 270 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 280
vs
ChallengerChallenger 65
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ Magnum 280 higher · +9 hp (+3%)Magnum 280279 hp
65270 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Magnum 280 is in the 91st percentile; 65 is in the 90th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 65 higher · +133 ci (+26%)Magnum 280505 ci
65638 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Magnum 280 is in the 87th percentile; 65 is in the 98th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedMagnum 2806
656
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Magnum 280 is in the 50th percentile; 65 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Forward Gears
▲ Magnum 280 higher · +9 (+90%)Magnum 28019
6510
Median Row Crop Tractor16
Magnum 280 is in the 68th percentile; 65 is in the 22nd · 1,200 models
Magnum 280 (A)65 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 280 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Challenger | — |
| Model | Magnum 280 | 65 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Crawler, Agricultural | — |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 280 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CDC / FPT | Caterpillar | — |
| Model | Not recorded | 3306 DITA | — |
| Power Output | 279hp | 270hp | ▲ Magnum 280+9 hp · +3% |
| Rated RPM | 2,000RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 65+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 505ci | 638ci | ▲ 65+133 ci · +26% |
| Bore | 4.5in | 4.8in | ▲ 65+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5.3in | 6in | ▲ 65+0.7 in · +13% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 280 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full Power Shift | Full Power Shift | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 280 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 234in | 225in | ▲ Magnum 280+9 in · +4% |
| Width | 100in | 113in | ▲ 65+13 in · +13% |
| Height | 129in | 127in | ▲ Magnum 280+2 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 20,670lb | 33,200lb | ▲ 65+12,530 lb · +61% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 280 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Pressure Flow Compensating | Closed Center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydrostatic differential steering | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 280 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | III/IVN | Category III | — |
| Hitch Category | Category 3 | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 280 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Crawler | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Hydrostatic differential steering | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 280 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 280 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 11gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH Magnum 280 | Challenger 65 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 91st percentile (279 hp)B · 90th percentile (270 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 87th percentile (505 ci)B · 98th percentile (638 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 68th percentile (19)B · 22nd percentile (10)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 86th percentile (20,670 lb)B · 99th percentile (33,200 lb)
A · Magnum 280B · 65Median Row Crop Tractor