Head to head · Row Crop

CaseIH MX255 Magnum vs CaseIH Optum 270

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 MX255 Magnum
vs
CaseIHCaseIH Optum 270

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop

n = 1,140–1,417

Engine Power

▲ Optum 270 higher · +9 hp (+3%)
MX255 Magnum262 hp
Optum 270271 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp

MX255 Magnum is in the 89th percentile; Optum 270 is in the 90th · 1,206 models

Engine Displacement

▲ MX255 Magnum higher · +94 ci (+23%)
MX255 Magnum505 ci
Optum 270411 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci

MX255 Magnum is in the 87th percentile; Optum 270 is in the 60th · 1,409 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
MX255 Magnum6
Optum 2706
Median Row Crop Tractor6

MX255 Magnum is in the 50th percentile; Optum 270 is in the 50th · 1,417 models

Operating Weight

▲ Optum 270 higher · +1,599 lb (+7%)
MX255 Magnum21,550 lb
Optum 27023,149 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb

MX255 Magnum is in the 87th percentile; Optum 270 is in the 92nd · 1,350 models

MX255 Magnum (A)Optum 270 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH MX255 MagnumCaseIH Optum 270Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHCaseIHSame
ModelMX255 MagnumOptum 270—
CategoryRow CropRow CropSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH MX255 MagnumCaseIH Optum 270Difference
ManufacturerCDCFPT—
Power Output262hp271hp▲ Optum 270+9 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,000RPM2,100RPM▲ Optum 270+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders66Same
Displacement505ci411ci▲ MX255 Magnum+94 ci · +23%
Bore4.5in4.1in▲ MX255 Magnum+0.4 in · +10%
Stroke5.3in5.2in▲ MX255 Magnum+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH MX255 MagnumCaseIH Optum 270Difference
TypeFull power shiftCVT—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH MX255 MagnumCaseIH Optum 270Difference
LengthNot recorded208in—
WidthNot recorded119in—
Height125in133in▲ Optum 270+8 in · +6%
Operating Weight21,550lb23,149lb▲ Optum 270+1,599 lb · +7%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH MX255 MagnumCaseIH Optum 270Difference
System TypeClosed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) with parallel priorityClosed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH MX255 MagnumCaseIH Optum 270Difference
Hitch TypeIII/IIINThree-Point Hitch—
Hitch CategoryCategory 3III—
Hitch PositionRearRearSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH MX255 MagnumCaseIH Optum 270Difference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive TypeNot recorded4WD—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerPower—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH MX255 MagnumCaseIH Optum 270Difference
Starter TypeElectric StarterElectric—

Emissions

SpecCaseIH MX255 MagnumCaseIH Optum 270Difference
StandardNot recordedTier IV—
Control SystemNot recordedSelective catalytic reduction (SCR)—

Capacities

SpecCaseIH MX255 MagnumCaseIH Optum 270Difference
Coolant6galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH MX255 MagnumCaseIH Optum 270Difference
TypeCabCabSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 138 hp
A · 89th percentile (262 hp)B · 90th percentile (271 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 391 ci
A · 87th percentile (505 ci)B · 60th percentile (411 ci)

Cylinders

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

Operating Weight

median 12,307 lb
A · 87th percentile (21,550 lb)B · 92nd percentile (23,149 lb)

Height

median 114 in
A · 84th percentile (125 in)B · 92nd percentile (133 in)
A · MX255 MagnumB · Optum 270Median Row Crop Tractor
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