Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH Magnum 290 vs Challenger 70C

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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
Challenger 70C Tractor
ChallengerModel B

Challenger 70C

Tractor

power
285 hp
displacement
638 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
10
Full 70C specs
CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 290
vs
ChallengerChallenger 70C

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 806–1,417

Engine Power

▲ 70C higher · +1 hp (<1%)
Magnum 290284 hp
70C285 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Magnum 290 is in the 91st percentile; 70C is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 70C higher · +107 ci (+20%)
Magnum 290531 ci
70C638 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Magnum 290 is in the 93rd percentile; 70C is in the 98th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Magnum 2906
70C6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Magnum 290 is in the 50th percentile; 70C is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ Magnum 290 higher · +9 (+90%)
Magnum 29019
70C10
Median Row Crop Tractor16

Magnum 290 is in the 68th percentile; 70C is in the 22nd · 1,200 models

Magnum 290 (A)70C (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290Challenger 70CDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHChallenger—
ModelMagnum 29070C—
CategoryRow CropNot recorded—

Engine

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290Challenger 70CDifference
ManufacturerFPT (Fiat Powertrain Technologies)Caterpillar—
ModelNot recorded3306 DITA—
Power Output284hp285hp▲ 70C+1 hp · <1%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,100RPM▲ 70C+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement531ci638ci▲ 70C+107 ci · +20%
BoreNot recorded4.8in—
StrokeNot recorded6in—

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290Challenger 70CDifference
TypePressure-flow compensating full power shiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290Challenger 70CDifference
Length253in232in▲ Magnum 290+21 in · +9%
Width100in120in▲ 70C+20 in · +20%
Height133in128in▲ Magnum 290+5 in · +4%
Operating Weight27,400lb35,685lb▲ 70C+8,285 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290Challenger 70CDifference
System TypeNot recordedClosed center—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290Challenger 70CDifference
TypeNot recorded1000—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290Challenger 70CDifference
Hitch Type3-pointNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryIII/IIINNot recorded—
Hitch PositionRearNot recorded—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290Challenger 70CDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WDNot recorded—
Drive Type4-wheel driveNot recorded—
Steering TypePowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290Challenger 70CDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290Challenger 70CDifference
CoolantNot recorded15gal—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Magnum 290Challenger 70CDifference
TypeNot recordedCab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 91st percentile (284 hp)B · 92nd percentile (285 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 93rd percentile (531 ci)B · 98th percentile (638 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 68th percentile (19)B · 22nd percentile (10)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 96th percentile (27,400 lb)B · 99th percentile (35,685 lb)
A · Magnum 290B · 70CMedian Row Crop Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH Magnum 290Full spec pageChallenger 70C