Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH Magnum 290 vs CaseIH Optum 270

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH Magnum 290

Row Crop

power
284 hp
displacement
531 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
19
Full Magnum 290 specs
CaseIH Optum 270 Tractor
CaseIHModel B

CaseIH Optum 270

Row Crop

power
271 hp
displacement
411 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
Not recorded
Full Optum 270 specs
CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 290
vs
CaseIHCaseIH Optum 270

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ Magnum 290 higher · +13 hp (+5%)
Magnum 290284 hp
Optum 270271 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Magnum 290 is in the 91st percentile; Optum 270 is in the 90th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Magnum 290 higher · +120 ci (+29%)
Magnum 290531 ci
Optum 270411 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Magnum 290 is in the 93rd percentile; Optum 270 is in the 60th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Magnum 2906
Optum 2706
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Magnum 290 is in the 50th percentile; Optum 270 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ Magnum 290 higher · +4,251 lb (+18%)
Magnum 29027,400 lb
Optum 27023,149 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

Magnum 290 is in the 96th percentile; Optum 270 is in the 92nd · 1,350 models

Magnum 290 (A)Optum 270 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290CaseIH Optum 270Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHCaseIHSame
ModelMagnum 290Optum 270—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290CaseIH Optum 270Difference
ManufacturerFPT (Fiat Powertrain Technologies)FPT—
Power Output284hp271hp▲ Magnum 290+13 hp · +5%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,100RPM▲ Optum 270+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement531ci411ci▲ Magnum 290+120 ci · +29%
BoreNot recorded4.1in—
StrokeNot recorded5.2in—

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290CaseIH Optum 270Difference
TypePressure-flow compensating full power shiftCVT—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290CaseIH Optum 270Difference
Length253in208in▲ Magnum 290+45 in · +22%
Width100in119in▲ Optum 270+19 in · +19%
Height133in133inSame
Operating Weight27,400lb23,149lb▲ Magnum 290+4,251 lb · +18%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290CaseIH Optum 270Difference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290CaseIH Optum 270Difference
Hitch Type3-pointThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINIII—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290CaseIH Optum 270Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4-wheel drive4WD—
Steering TypePowerPowerSame

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290CaseIH Optum 270Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Emissions

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290CaseIH Optum 270Difference
StandardNot recordedTier IV—
Control SystemNot recordedSelective catalytic reduction (SCR)—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290CaseIH Optum 270Difference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 91st percentile (284 hp)B · 90th percentile (271 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 93rd percentile (531 ci)B · 60th percentile (411 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 96th percentile (27,400 lb)B · 92nd percentile (23,149 lb)

Length

median 180 in
A · 98th percentile (253 in)B · 83rd percentile (208 in)
A · Magnum 290B · Optum 270Median Row Crop Tractor
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