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CaseIH

Magnum 260

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the CaseIH Magnum 260.

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257hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2011–2013

Production years

CaseIH

Manufacturer

Magnum 260 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2011 - 2013

Magnum Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)

Mechanical

Four-wheel drive

Magnum Surveyor cab standard. Optional cab suspension.

Steering
power

Hydraulics

Type
pressure-flow compensating
Rear Valves
4 to 6
Total Flow
44 gpm166.5 lpm
Total Flow
59 gpm (optional)223.3 lpm
Total Flow
75 gpm (optional)283.9 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
3/3N
Rear Type
4N/3 (optional)
Rear Lift
12,800 lbs (3/3N 109cm links)5806 kg
Rear Lift
14,800 lbs (3/3N 96cm links)6713 kg
Rear Lift
14,375 lbs (3/3N 109cm links opt.)6520 kg
Rear Lift
16,375 lbs (3/3N 96cm links opt.)7427 kg
Rear Lift
17,400 lbs (4N/3 109cm links)7892 kg
Rear Lift
19,400 lbs (4N/3 96cm links)8799 kg
Front Hitch
optional
Front Lift
9,426 lbs4275 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
1000 (1.75)
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)OptOptional
Engine Rpm
540@1804
Engine Rpm
1000@1804
Front Pto
independent OptOptional
Front Pto Type
1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
200
Batteries
2
Battery Volts
12

Magnum 260 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

FPT

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder 24-valve

liquid-cooled

Displacement
531 ci8.7 L
Bore Stroke
4.606x5.315 inches117 x 135 mm
Emissions
Tier 4A
Emission Control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Rated Power Gross
257 hp191.6 kW
Maximum Power Gross
290 hp216.3 kW
Rated Rpm
2000
Starter Type
electric
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

FPT 8.7L 6-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
168 gal635.9 L
Exhaust Fluid Def
23.6 gal89.3 L

Magnum 260 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
full power shift
Gears
19 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission (Option 2)

Transmission Type
full power shift
Gears
18 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission (Option 3)

Transmission Type
creeper
Gears
23 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission (Option 4)

The CVT transmission became available on the Magnum 260 for the 2012 model year.

Transmission
CVT
Transmission Type
continuously variable transmission
Gears
infinite forward and reverse

Transmission Options

19-speed full power shift

18-speed full power shift

23-speed creeper

continuously variable transmission

Magnum 260 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
253.1 in642 cm
Width
100.4 in255 cm
Height
133 in337 cm
Wheelbase
120 in304 cm
Front tread
60 in152 cm
Rear tread
57.9 in147 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
120 inches304 cm
Weight
27,180 lbs12328 kg

Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.

See it in action

Videos

Watch CaseIH Magnum 260 videos from their original YouTube creators.

Magnum 260 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test2018a

Diesel 18-speed 4WDApril 6 - 18, 2012Link: OCED Tractor Test 2018A file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 7 used for power test.

Gear 5 used for pull test.

Max Power
275.83 hp205.7 kW
Max Power
191.67 hp142.9 kW
Fuel Use
13.9 gal/hour52.6 l/hour
Fuel Use
12.0 gal/hour45.4 l/hour
Fuel Use
12.1 gal/hour45.8 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
219.98 hp164.0 kW
Power At Rated Pto Speed
275.83 hp205.7 kW
Max Pull
22126 lbs10036 kg