Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH Magnum 305 vs CaseIH MX285 Magnum

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CaseIH MX285 Magnum

Row Crop

power
287 hp
displacement
505 ci
Cylinders
6
Forward gears
18
Full MX285 Magnum specs
CaseIHCaseIH Magnum 305
vs
CaseIHCaseIH MX285 Magnum

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ Magnum 305 higher · +17 hp (+6%)
Magnum 305304 hp
MX285 Magnum287 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

Magnum 305 is in the 93rd percentile; MX285 Magnum is in the 92nd · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Magnum 305 higher · +35 ci (+7%)
Magnum 305540 ci
MX285 Magnum505 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

Magnum 305 is in the 95th percentile; MX285 Magnum is in the 87th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
Magnum 3056
MX285 Magnum6
Median Row Crop Tractor6

Magnum 305 is in the 50th percentile; MX285 Magnum is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Forward Gears

▲ Magnum 305 higher · +5 (+28%)
Magnum 30523
MX285 Magnum18
Median Row Crop Tractor16

Magnum 305 is in the 74th percentile; MX285 Magnum is in the 61st · 1,200 models

Magnum 305 (A)MX285 Magnum (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHCaseIHSame
ModelMagnum 305MX285 Magnum—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
ManufacturerCNHCDC—
Power Output304hp287hp▲ Magnum 305+17 hp · +6%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,000RPMSame
Cylinders66Same
Displacement540ci505ci▲ Magnum 305+35 ci · +7%
Bore4.5in4.5inSame
Stroke5.7in5.3in▲ Magnum 305+0.4 in · +8%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
TypeFull powershiftFull power shift—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
Height129in125in▲ Magnum 305+4 in · +3%
Operating Weight21,585lb21,630lb▲ MX285 Magnum+45 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
System TypePFCClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with parallel priority—
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
Hitch TypeIII/IIINNot recorded—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III/IIIN—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
Starter TypeElectric Starter (12 volts)Electric, 12-volt—

Capacities

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
Coolant6.5gal6gal▲ Magnum 305+0.5 gal · +8%

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH Magnum 305CaseIH MX285 MagnumDifference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 93rd percentile (304 hp)B · 92nd percentile (287 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 95th percentile (540 ci)B · 87th percentile (505 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 16
A · 74th percentile (23)B · 61st percentile (18)

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 88th percentile (21,585 lb)B · 88th percentile (21,630 lb)
A · Magnum 305B · MX285 MagnumMedian Row Crop Tractor
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