CaseIH STX280

Last Updated: September 2024

Overview

The CaseIH STX280 is a powerful utility tractor built for tough jobs. It has a 4x4 articulated frame and four-wheel drive, making it great for working in rough fields. The tractor uses a full power shift transmission with 16 forward gears and 2 reverse gears, giving the driver lots of options for different tasks.

Under the hood, the STX280 has a strong 6-cylinder diesel engine made by CDC. This engine is turbocharged and liquid-cooled, with 24 valves. It can produce 280 horsepower, which is very high compared to many other tractors. The engine is also quite large, with a displacement of 505 cubic inches, which is well above average. At 39,600 pounds, this tractor is very heavy, showing it's built for big jobs. It has a Category 3 hitch on the back for attaching tools and implements. The hydraulic system is pressure flow compensated, which helps the tractor work smoothly with different attachments.
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Key Specifications

Category: Utility

Power Output: 280 hp (208.8 kW)

Transmission: full power shift

Drive Type: 4WD

Operating Weight: 39600 lb (17962 kg)

Fuel Type: Diesel

CaseIH STX280 vs. Similar Tractors

Power Output

The Power Output for the CaseIH STX280 is Excellent. It is greater than 96% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Horsepower distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.7K+ tractors in our database)

Operating Weight

The Operating Weight for the CaseIH STX280 is Excellent. It is greater than 99% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Operating weight distribution of Utility tractors

(across 4.4K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Displacement

The Engine Displacement for the CaseIH STX280 is Excellent. It is greater than 93% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine displacement distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Engine Rated RPM

The Engine Rated RPM for the CaseIH STX280 is Poor. It is greater than 9% of similar Utility tractors in our database.

Engine rated RPM distribution of Utility tractors

(across 1K+ tractors in our database)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Manufacturer
CDC
Cooling Type
Liquid-cooled
Valve Configuration
24-valve
Fuel Type
Diesel
Induction Type
Turbocharged
Cylinders
6
Displacement
505 ci (8.3 L)
Bore
4.49 in (114.0 mm)
Stroke
5.32 in (135.1 mm)
Rated RPM
2000
Power Output
280 hp (208.8 kW)

Transmission

Type
full power shift
Forward Gears
16
Reverse Gears
2

Drivetrain

Chassis
4x4 articulated 4WD
Drive Type
4WD
Steering Type
Hydrostatic power