CaseIHModel A
CaseIH Optum 270
Row Crop
- power
- 271 hp
- displacement
- 411 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
Head to head · Row Crop
CaseIH Optum 270 vs Claas Axion 860
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ClaasModel B
Claas Axion 860
Row Crop
- power
- 256 hp
- displacement
- 411 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- Not recorded
CaseIHCaseIH Optum 270
vs
ClaasClaas Axion 860
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Row Crop
Engine Power
▲ Optum 270 higher · +15 hp (+6%)Optum 270271 hp
Axion 860256 hp
Median Row Crop Tractor138 hp
Optum 270 is in the 90th percentile; Axion 860 is in the 88th · 1,206 models
Engine Displacement
= Effectively tiedOptum 270411 ci
Axion 860411 ci
Median Row Crop Tractor391 ci
Optum 270 is in the 60th percentile; Axion 860 is in the 60th · 1,409 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedOptum 2706
Axion 8606
Median Row Crop Tractor6
Optum 270 is in the 50th percentile; Axion 860 is in the 50th · 1,417 models
Operating Weight
▲ Axion 860 higher · +116 lb (<1%)Optum 27023,149 lb
Axion 86023,265 lb
Median Row Crop Tractor12,307 lb
Optum 270 is in the 92nd percentile; Axion 860 is in the 92nd · 1,350 models
Optum 270 (A)Axion 860 (B)Median Row Crop Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH Optum 270 | Claas Axion 860 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Claas | — |
| Model | Optum 270 | Axion 860 | — |
| Category | Row Crop | Row Crop | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH Optum 270 | Claas Axion 860 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FPT | FPT | Same |
| Power Output | 271hp | 256hp | ▲ Optum 270+15 hp · +6% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,150RPM | ▲ Axion 860+50 RPM · +2% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 411ci | 411ci | Same |
| Bore | 4.1in | 4.1in | Same |
| Stroke | 5.2in | 5.2in | Same |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH Optum 270 | Claas Axion 860 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | CVT | Continuously variable transmission with four mechanical ranges and automatic shifting | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH Optum 270 | Claas Axion 860 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 208in | Not recorded | — |
| Width | 119in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 133in | Not recorded | — |
| Operating Weight | 23,149lb | 23,265lb | ▲ Axion 860+116 lb · <1% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH Optum 270 | Claas Axion 860 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC) | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH Optum 270 | Claas Axion 860 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Three-Point Hitch | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | III | III | Same |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH Optum 270 | Claas Axion 860 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | 4x4 MFWD 4WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH Optum 270 | Claas Axion 860 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Emissions
| Spec | CaseIH Optum 270 | Claas Axion 860 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Tier IV | Not recorded | — |
| Control System | Selective catalytic reduction (SCR) | Not recorded | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH Optum 270 | Claas Axion 860 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Not recorded | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 138 hpA · 90th percentile (271 hp)B · 88th percentile (256 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 391 ciA · 60th percentile (411 ci)B · 60th percentile (411 ci)
Cylinders
median 6A · 50th percentile (6)B · 50th percentile (6)
Operating Weight
median 12,307 lbA · 92nd percentile (23,149 lb)B · 92nd percentile (23,265 lb)
A · Optum 270B · Axion 860Median Row Crop Tractor