CaseIH Magnum 290
The CaseIH Magnum 290 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 531 ci 8.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 284 hp / 211.8 kW. Transmission: CVT. Operating weight: 27,400 lbs 12428 kg.
Overview
![]() | 2011 - 2013
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 | |
CaseIH Magnum 290 Engine | |
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FPT 8.7L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 168 gal
635.9 L |
Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 23.6 gal
89.3 L |
Engine details ... | |
CaseIH Magnum 290 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 284 hp
211.8 kW |
Engine (max) | 317 hp
236.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 240 hp
179.0 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 213.64 hp
159.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 300.90 hp
224.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | power |
Magnum Surveyor cab standard. Optional cab suspension. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | pressure-flow compensating |
Rear valves | 4 to 6 |
Total 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 | 3/3N |
4N/3 (optional) | |
Rear lift | 12,800 lbs (3/3N 109cm links)
5806 kg |
14,800 lbs (3/3N 96cm links)
6713 kg | |
15,400 lbs (3/3N 109cm links opt.)
6985 kg | |
17,400 lbs (3/3N 96cm links opt.)
7892 kg | |
17,400 lbs (4N/3 109cm links)
7892 kg | |
19,400 lbs (4N/3 96cm links)
8799 kg | |
Front Hitch | optional |
Front lift | 9,426 lbs
4275 kg |
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@1804 |
1000@1804 | |
Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
Front PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 120 inches
304 cm |
Weight | 27,400 lbs
12428 kg |
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 Series Tractors published in 2011, by CaseIH | |
Magnum Series Tractors New 2011 Preview published in 2010, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 531 ci / 8.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | FPT |
Configuration | turbocharged 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 4A |
Emission control | selective catalytic reduction (SCR) |
Rated Power (gross) | 284 hp
211.8 kW |
Maximum Power (gross) | 317 hp
236.4 kW |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter type | electric |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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19-speed full power shift | |
18-speed full power shift | |
23-speed creeper | |
continuously variable transmission |
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 | |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 23 forward and 4 reverse |
Transmission — CVT
Transmission | CVT |
Type | continuously variable transmission |
Gears | infinite forward and reverse |
The CVT transmission became available on the Magnum 290 for the 2012 model year. | |
Dimensions
CaseIH Magnum 290 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 120 inches
304 cm |
Length | 253.1 inches
642 cm |
Min Width | 100.4 inches
255 cm |
Height | 133 inches
337 cm |
Weight | 27,400 lbs
12428 kg |
Rear axle | 4 by 120 inches
101 by 3048 mm |
Rear axle | 4.5 by 120 inches
114 by 3048 mm (optional) |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
Rear tread | 57.9 to 90.3 inches
147 to 229 cm |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2019 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
April 9 - 18, 2012
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2019 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 300.90 hp
224.4 kW |
Fuel use | 15.0 gal/hour
56.8 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 248.43 hp
185.3 kW |
Fuel use | 13.2 gal/hour
50.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 300.90 hp
224.4 kW |
Fuel use | 15.0 gal/hour
56.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 213.64 hp
159.3 kW |
Fuel use | 13.3 gal/hour
50.3 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 23521 lbs
10669 kg |
Gear 5 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih Magnum 290 based on its 284 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). |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih Magnum 290.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.4 hrs
Approximately 11.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (168 gal / 635.9 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Caseih Magnum 290 Specification Unit Converter
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