CaseIH Magnum 280
The CaseIH Magnum 280 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 531 ci 8.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 280 hp / 208.8 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and reverse (2-range). Operating weight: 28600 lbs 12972 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 280 hp / 208.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
179 gal (power shift)
677.5 L
Transmission
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)
Operating Weight
28600 lbs
12972 kg
Overview
 | 2014 - 2025
Model year 2014-20192019-2025
Magnum SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Magnum Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH (a part of CNH) |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price | $251,024 (2014 Power Shift ) |
$264,366 (2014 CVT ) | |
Variants | |
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T8.350 | similar New Holland model |
CaseIH Magnum 280 Engine | |
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FPT 8.7L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 179 gal (power shift)
677.5 L |
163 gal (CVT)
617.0 L | |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 26 gal
98.4 L |
Engine details ...  | |
CaseIH Magnum 280 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Engine (max) | 315 hp
234.9 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 235 hp
175.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 213.10 hp
158.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 296.56 hp
221.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. AFS ready | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | variable displacement pressure-flow compensating (PFC) |
Valves | 4 to 6 |
Pump flow | 44 gpm
166.5 lpm |
59 gpm (optional)
223.3 lpm | |
75 gpm (optional)
283.9 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
III/IVN (optional) | |
Control | electronic lower link draft sensing |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12900 lbs
5851 kg |
14900 lbs (optional)
6758 kg | |
Rear Arms | Adjustable quick coupler |
Drawbar | Cat. 3 |
Cat. 4 (optional) | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
540/1000 (1.375)OptOptional | |
Engine RPM | 540@1800 |
1000@1800 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 120 inches
304 cm |
122 inches (CVT)
309 cm | |
Weight | 28600 lbs
12972 kg |
Front tire | 420/8R34 |
Rear tire | 480/80R50 (duals ) |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 200 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Magnum 180-380 Tractors published in 2014, by CaseIH | |
Magnum 250-380 HP Tractors published in 2016, by CaseIH | |
Magnum Series Tractors published in 2019, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 531 ci / 8.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | FPT |
Configuration | wastegate turbocharger diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 531 ci
8.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.606x5.315 inches
117 x 135 mm |
Emissions | Tier IV |
Emission control | selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
Rated Power (gross) | 280 hp
208.8 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 315 hp
234.9 kW |
350 hp (boost)
261.0 kW | |
Fuel system | electronic high pressure common rail direct injection |
Cooling system | BorgWarner Visctronic fan |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
CaseIH Magnum 280 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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19-speed full power shift | |
18-speed full power shift | |
continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
Transmission — 19 forward and 4 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 19 forward and 4 reverse |
Transmission — 18 forward and 4 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 4 reverse |
Transmission — infinite forward and reverse (2-range) continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Type | continuously variable transmission (CVT) |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse (2-range) |
CaseIH Magnum 280 Transmission | |
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Dimensions
CaseIH Magnum 280 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/8R34. Rear: 480/80R50 (duals ) |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 120 inches
304 cm |
122 inches (CVT)
309 cm | |
Length | 247 inches
627 cm |
Width | 120 inches
304 cm |
Height (cab) | 131.5 inches
334 cm |
Weight | 28600 lbs
12972 kg |
Max weight | 32500 lbs
14742 kg |
Front axle | 4WD |
Front axle | Suspended 4WD |
Bar rear axle | 4.0 by 120 inches
101 by 3048 mm |
Bar rear axle | 4.5 by 120 inches
114 by 3048 mm (optional) |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2123 | |
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Diesel 19-speed 4WD
September 11 - 17, 2015
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2123 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 296.56 hp
221.1 kW |
Fuel use | 15.1 gal/hour
57.2 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 242.08 hp
180.5 kW |
Fuel use | 13.0 gal/hour
49.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 296.56 hp
221.1 kW |
Fuel use | 15.1 gal/hour
57.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 213.10 hp
158.9 kW |
Fuel use | 13.0 gal/hour
49.2 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 26131 lbs
11853 kg |
Gear 4 used for pull test. | |
Photos
CaseIH Magnum 280 tractor photo
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih Magnum 280 based on its 280 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih Magnum 280.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 12.3 hrs
Approximately 12.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (179 gal / 677.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~14.6 gal/hr (55.1 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Caseih Magnum 280 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih Magnum 280.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)280 hp
Kilowatts (kW)208.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)283.9 PS
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