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CaseIH Magnum 250 Specs ( 2014-2025 )

Name: CaseIH Magnum 250
Brand: CaseIH

Overview

The CaseIH Magnum 250 is a row-crop tractor manufactured in Racine, Wisconsin, from 2014 to 2025, featuring a 252 hp 8.3L 6-cylinder diesel engine. It is equipped with a standard Surveyor cab, four-wheel drive, and a 19-speed full power shift transmission with an optional 23-speed creeper configuration.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power Performance: The Nebraska Tractor Test 2122A recorded a maximum PTO output of 261.49 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 20,729 lbs using gear 4.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: This model features a Category III/IVN rear hitch with a 14,790 lb lift capacity at 24 inches, supported by a pressure flow compensating hydraulic system rated at 37.5 gpm.

Chassis and Physical Dimensions: Built on a 118.3-inch wheelbase, the tractor has a shipping weight of 20,140 lbs and a maximum operating weight of 32,500 lbs, utilizing standard 710/70R42 rear ag tires.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconin, USA
Manufacturer	CaseIH
Original price	$234,323 (2014 Power Shift )

Engine

Engine type	CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Exhaust fluid (DEF)	26 gal (98.4 L)
Fuel tank	180 gal (681.3 L)
Bore/Stroke	4.488x5.315 inches (114 x 135 mm)
Cooling system	BorgWarner Visctronic fan
Description	CDC / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder 24-valve / liquid-cooled
Displacement	504.5 ci (8.3 L)
Emission control	selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Emissions	Tier III
Fuel system	common rail
Maximum Power	285 hp (212.5 kW)
Maximum Power (gross)	285 hp (212.5 kW)
Rated Power (gross)	252 hp (187.9 kW)
Rated RPM	2000
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Torque	937.4 lb-ft (1271.1 Nm)
Torque RPM	1400
Drawbar (tested)	183.85 hp (137.1 kW)
Engine (gross)	252 hp (187.9 kW)
Engine (max)	285 hp (212.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)	205 hp (152.9 kW)
PTO (tested)	261.49 hp (195.0 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc
Gears	19 forward and 4 reverse / 23 forward and 6 reverse
Type	full power shift / creeper
Description	continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission type	19-speed full power shift / 23-speed creeper
Description	continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission type	19-speed full power shift / 23-speed creeper

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard with air-conditioning. AFS ready
Description	Surveyor cab standard with air-conditioning.
Drive type	Four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Steering	hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

Pump flow	37.5 gpm (early) (141.9 lpm)
Type	pressure flow compensating
Valves	4 or 5

Hitch

Control	electronic lower link draft sensing
Drawbar	Cat. 3
Rear Arms	Adjustable quick coupler
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	14790 lbs (6708 kg)
Rear Type	III/IVN

PTO

Engine RPM	1800@1000
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	200
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Standard tires (ag)	Front: 600/65R30. Rear: 710/70R42
Bar rear axle	4.0 by 120 inches (101 by 3048 mm) / 4.5 by 120 inches (optional) (114 by 3048 mm)
Description	Bar rear axle
Front axle	4WD / Suspended 4WD
Height	128.5 inches (326 cm)
Height (cab)	131.5 inches (334 cm)
Length	234.3 inches (595 cm)
Max weight	32500 lbs (14742 kg)
Shipping weight	20140 lbs (9135 kg)
Weight	28600 lbs (12972 kg)
Wheelbase	118.3 inches (300 cm)
Width	100.4 inches (255 cm)
Front tire	600/65R30
Rear tire	710/70R42
Weight	20140 lbs (9135 kg)
Wheelbase	118.3 inches (300 cm)

OCED Tractor Test 2122A

Description	Diesel 18-speed 4WDSeptember 1 - 17, 2015Link: OCED Tractor Test 2122A file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 8 used for power test. / Gear 4 used for pull test.
Fuel use	13.5 gal/hour (51.1 l/hour) / 11.9 gal/hour (45.0 l/hour) / 13.5 gal/hour (51.1 l/hour) / 11.7 gal/hour (44.3 l/hour)
Max power	261.49 hp (195.0 kW) / 183.85 hp (137.1 kW)
Max pull	20729 lbs (9402 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	215.51 hp (160.7 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	261.49 hp (195.0 kW)

References

Description	Magnum published in 2005, by CaseIH / Magnum Series published in 2008, by CaseIH

Variants

T8.320	similar New Holland model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #2122A

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Test Date: September 1 - 17, 2015

Location: Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68583-0832

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Max Power (1 Hour)

261.49 hp

@ 1800 rpm

Rated Engine Speed

215.51 hp

0.39 lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

261.49 hp

@ 998 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	878 lb-ft (1,190 Nm)
Torque Rise	55.0%
At Engine RPM	1399 rpm
Torque Rise @ 1600 RPM	48.0%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	215.51	160.71	2000
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	261.49	194.99	1800	998
Maximum Power (1 Hour)	261.49	194.99	1800

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
215.51	2000	11.87	0.39	18.16	0.91
192.02	2096	11.05	0.40	17.37	0.77
146.19	2126	8.99	0.43	16.25	0.58
99.04	2157	7.00	0.49	14.14	0.43
49.85	2178	4.85	0.68	10.29	0.33
1.64	2205	3.09	13.16	0.53	0.27

Drawbar Performance At 1800 Engine RPM (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
4th Gear	153.55	114.50	20,757	92.33	2.78	2054	14.10	0.05	76	193	28.56	13.52	0.52
5th Gear	167.61	124.98	19,020	84.61	3.31	2022	10.10	0.05	76	201	28.56	14.45	0.48
6th Gear	181.78	135.55	18,292	81.36	3.73	1979	8.70	0.05	79	207	28.58	14.83	0.47
7th Gear	200.50	149.51	17,454	77.64	4.31	1945	8.00	0.05	80	208	28.57	15.54	0.45
8th Gear	211.84	157.97	16,715	74.35	4.76	1859	7.40	0.05	81	208	28.58	15.95	0.44
9th Gear	219.46	163.65	15,332	68.20	5.37	1800	6.30	0.05	82	208	28.58	16.33	0.43
10th Gear	223.29	166.50	13,342	59.35	6.28	1800	4.80	0.05	79	208	28.64	16.66	0.42
11th Gear	223.22	166.45	11,519	51.24	7.27	1800	3.80	0.05	78	207	28.64	16.67	0.42
12th Gear	221.63	165.27	9,903	44.05	8.39	1800	3.30	0.05	78	207	28.63	16.59	0.42

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Condition	Def Kg Kw H	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Kg Kw H	Fuel Kw H L	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
183.85	137.09	13,027	57.95	5.29	8.51	2000	4.60	0.04	75	202	28.62	Power at Rated Engine Speed - 8th Gear	0.03	15.66	0.27	3.08	0.45
147.32	109.86	9,737	43.31	5.67	9.12	2117	3.20	0.04	82	198	28.64	75% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - 8th Gear	0.03	14.55	0.29	2.87	0.48
100.38	74.85	6,506	28.94	5.79	9.32	2133	2.00	0.04	83	196	28.64	50% of Pull at Rated Engine Speed - 8th Gear	0.03	12.81	0.33	2.52	0.55
147.22	109.78	9,762	43.42	5.66	9.11	1391	3.20	0.04	83	193	28.64	75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 11th Gear	0.02	16.46	0.26	3.24	0.42
100.67	75.07	6,514	28.97	5.80	9.33	1408	2.00	0.04	83	196	28.64	50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 11th Gear	0.02	15.31	0.28	3.02	0.46

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	DEF lb/hp	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr
4th Gear	153.28	114.30	20,729	92.20	2.78	4.47	2054	14.10	0.05	76	193	28.56	13.52	0.52
5th Gear	166.95	124.49	18,929	84.20	3.31	5.33	2024	10.00	0.05	77	204	28.56	14.41	0.49
6th Gear	174.66	130.24	17,153	76.30	3.82	6.15	2000	7.50	0.05	79	203	28.58	14.77	0.47
7th Gear	182.75	136.27	15,040	66.90	4.56	7.34	2000	5.50	0.05	76	205	28.64	15.53	0.45
8th Gear	183.85	137.09	13,027	57.95	5.29	8.51	2000	4.60	0.04	75	202	28.62	15.66	0.45
9th Gear	184.14	137.31	11,228	49.94	6.15	9.90	1999	3.60	0.05	75	205	28.63	15.68	0.45
10th Gear	182.14	135.82	9,629	42.83	7.09	11.41	1999	3.10	0.05	77	206	28.64	15.48	0.45
11th Gear	179.98	134.21	8,250	36.70	8.18	13.16	2000	2.60	0.05	77	208	28.64	15.28	0.46

Category: 3 Quick Attach: Yes

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Single Outlet Set

Sustained Pressure	N/A psi
Flow Rate (min press)	N/A gpm
Max Power	N/A hp

Engine

Make	F.P.T.
Type	Diesel six cylinder vertical with turbocharger, air to air intercooler and D.E.F. (diesel exhaust fluid) exhaust treatment
Displacement	531 cu in (8704 ml)
Compression Ratio	15.9
Rated Engine Speed	2000 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	DOC (diesel oxidation catalyst) and SCR (selective catalyst reduction) integrated within a vertical muffler
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with full range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	22 forward (23.84 mph max)
Wheelbase	120.30 in (3055 mm)
Front Tread Width	60.0 to 88.0 in
Rear Tread Width	64.0 to 129.0 in
Brakes	wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals that can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	10,971 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

Bystander	82.60 dB(A)

At No Load In 7th Gear

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	***, 480/80R50
Front Tires	***, 480/85R34
Height of Drawbar	22.00 in (560 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	15,170 lbs
Front	9,190 lbs
Total	24,360 lbs

CaseIH Magnum 250 Specs ( 2014-2025 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

OCED Tractor Test 2122A

References

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Drawbar Performance At 1800 Engine RPM (Unballasted) Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Three Outlet Sets Combined

Single Outlet Set

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

At No Load In 7th Gear

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks