The Case IH Magnum 280 tractor engine horsepower is 279 hp | 208.1 kW.
Engine HP279 hp | 208.1 kW
Torque1029 lb-ft | 1395.3 Nm
Displacement504.5 ci | 8.3 L
Case IH Magnum 280 Horsepower Specs
Engine gross horsepower
279 hp | 208.1 kW
Case IH Magnum 280 Useful Horsepower Calculations
Engine size per engine horsepower
1.8 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter
33.6 engine hp per L
Case IH Magnum 280 Engine Specs
Engine model
year
Engine type
turbocharged intercooled diesel
Displacement
504.5 ci | 8.3 L
Bore and stroke
4.488×5.315 inches | 114 x 135 mm
Rated RPM
2000
Torque
1029 lb-ft | 1395.3 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Case IH Magnum 280 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Case IH Magnum 280 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
279 hp
Average
210 hp
Low
120 hp
High
380 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
504.5 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Torque comparison
This model
1,029 lb-ft
Average
700 lb-ft
Low
350 lb-ft
High
1,250 lb-ft
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,000 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Case IH Magnum 280 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Case IH Magnum 280 have?
The listed engine output is 279 hp, above the 210 hp benchmark average. That is a higher-power result, so ballast, tire setup and implement width matter if you want to use the full 279 hp.
How big is the Case IH Magnum 280 engine?
The engine displacement is 504.5 ci, close to the 520 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
How much torque does the Case IH Magnum 280 have?
The listed torque is 1,029 lb-ft, above the 700 lb-ft benchmark average. The 1,029 lb-ft figure is useful for lugging, loader work and heavy PTO load recovery.
What rpm is the Case IH Magnum 280 rated at?
The rated speed is 2,000 rpm, close to the 2,100 rpm benchmark average. The 2,000 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
