The Magnum 310 tractor from Case IH has been updated with a more powerful engine, new transmission options for higher speeds and a suspended front axle for more versatile applications. The tractor now has a 309hp engine and transmissions that allow speeds up to 50kph. New Holland has also updated its high-hp tractors and changed their name to the 'T' series, such as the T8020, T8030, and T8040. While the Magnum and New Holland tractors have similar power upgrades, there are still differences in their engine, transmission and feature configurations.
The Magnum 310 tractor from Case IH has been updated with a more powerful engine, new transmission options for higher speeds and a suspended front axle for more versatile applications. The tractor now has a 309hp engine and transmissions that allow speeds up to 50kph. New Holland has also updated its high-hp tractors and changed their name to the 'T' series, such as the T8020, T8030, and T8040. While the Magnum and New Holland tractors have similar power upgrades, there are still differences in their engine, transmission and feature configurations.
The Magnum 310 tractor from Case IH has been updated with a more powerful engine, new transmission options for higher speeds and a suspended front axle for more versatile applications. The tractor now has a 309hp engine and transmissions that allow speeds up to 50kph. New Holland has also updated its high-hp tractors and changed their name to the 'T' series, such as the T8020, T8030, and T8040. While the Magnum and New Holland tractors have similar power upgrades, there are still differences in their engine, transmission and feature configurations.
The Magnum 310 tractor from Case IH has been updated with a more powerful engine, new transmission options for higher speeds and a suspended front axle for more versatile applications. The tractor now has a 309hp engine and transmissions that allow speeds up to 50kph. New Holland has also updated its high-hp tractors and changed their name to the 'T' series, such as the T8020, T8030, and T8040. While the Magnum and New Holland tractors have similar power upgrades, there are still differences in their engine, transmission and feature configurations.
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PROFI TEST
Driving impression: Case IH Magnum 310 shift through from first gear all the A-post display is updated and way up to number 23. More impor- now incorporates climate control. And what about those tantly for most operators, though,
Magnum flexes more muscle Case IH claims an improvement in
shift quality of both transmissions, to the extent that the previously Armrest additions include depth-controlling knob and headland management buttons. boys in blue? CNH’s blue brand, New Holland, mentioned trademark clonkiness gives its TG range a similar engine/ Easy, as it undeniably is, to dismiss all recent high-hp tractor has now all but gone. Sadly, our transmission update but takes the opportunity to change the name, introductions as wholly Tier III enforced, most manufacturers extremely brief around-the-yard too – hence the launch of the T8020, drive on an early 310 means we’re take the opportunity to build in a few additional specification unable to comment with any real T8030 and T8040 (profi 12/05 p8). tweaks, too. The Magnum is a case in point, as we find out on Also of note is that there are still key
T design areas separating Magnum this brief tour around an early example of Case IH’s 310 flagship Case IH’s 227kW/309hp (rated speed to ISO) and ‘T’. Engine/transmission config- he Magnum name conjures a certain Magnum 310 flagship model squeezes a uration is different, SuperSteer is picture. Mighty US arable prairie tractor. six-pot, 9-litre Cummins lump under its hood. only available in blue, and the 9-litre Distinctive sounding Cummins engine. Model Rated Max Price On down the driveline to motor is only offered on Magnum. Clonky powershift gearbox. Commodious output* output* a development just as sig- cabin. Broad mudguard shoulders – and Magnum 225 165/224 189/257 £72,270 nificant as the new motor, equally broad rubber beneath. Magnum 250 185/252 210/285 £77,976 Magnum’s transmission It’s a man’s tractor that is most at home Magnum 280 205/279 230/313 £85,483 choice has been expanded lugging big implements across big fields. Magnum 310 227/309 254/345 £93,779 to two. Out goes the old An arable prime mover. End of story. * Outputs (kW/hp) are to ISO 14396 40km/hr 18F/4R power- Well, not exactly. Although much of the shift, to be replaced by a Other changes around the Magnum fall above still applies, the latest generation Rated output is a claimed 2,000rpm, while 19F/4R unit that is capable more into the spec ‘tweak’ category. For Magnum now comes with the option of maximum power kicks in as engine revs of propelling the tractor at example, the cab console now includes a 50km/hr travel and a suspended front fade to 1,800rpm. And even more impres- 50km/hr and comes with large knob for setting the depth control axle which could, we suspect, see buyers sive are the new Magnum torque figures air and hydraulic braking whereas, out on the now more curved looking to extend the application load of which, on the 310 model, are quoted as a systems. Second gearbox mudguards, conventional linkage knobs New Holland’s high-hp tractors have been a machine that has traditionally been 1,500Nm maximum, 40% torque rise and option is a 23F/6R creeper, are joined by external control of the pto subjected to a similar update, and are now restricted to 12 weeks’ hard arable labour 26kW/36hp of extra power. The fact that which allows a clutchless and one spool, the latter being particu- tagged ‘T’ rather than ‘TG’. Photo: HW. in the autumn – plus, maybe, a later bit the 1,000rpm pto speed is now reached at larly handy for those operators using a of winter ploughing. a relatively modest 1,800rpm should also hydraulic top link. This modern theme bring a welcome benefit in terms of fuel continues with news ■ Lighting package option includes five Farm job list aside, the main story here, consumption. Hands up. This that, later on in 2006, Xenon lights as well as one halogen light picture was Linkage, pto and one spool can be of course, is the appearance of ‘cleaner’ these tractors gain the on either side of the cab. supplied by the controlled from either mudguard. Tier III-compliant spec engines. On the option of auto steer- ■ Optional ‘follow me home’ function pictured 310 flagship model, that means manufacturer, ing, auto pto engage delays the headlight turn-off for a few a 9-litre Cummins motor with four-valve/ because our and a full headland minutes after the engine shuts down. cyl technology, common-rail injection and introduction to management system, ■ Seat features semi-active suspension a tank capacity of 682 litres. Completing Magnum was which will record and and a four-step heating system. the line-up are three smaller Magnum restricted to a deliver up to 30 func- ■ Auto climate control settings appear siblings, these tractors utilising the more brief yard drive. tions including linkage on the A-post display. familiar 8.3-litre sized lump, again with operation, four-wheel ■ Maximum gross vehicle weight rating 24 valves and common-rail: drive, diff lock, gear climbs to 17.5t, and there’s approval for selected, engine rpm booting up with wider tyres – 800/70R38, and spools. There will for example. Lower link stabilisers can now also be an ISO connec- be requested on the Magnum. tor for coupling up to Summary: The Magnum story moves on Photos: Manufacturer, ST suitably equipped ag with the introduction of the four Tier III- implements. compliant models. Main highlights are conviction on this enhanced transmission As for other specification upgrades to the the increase in available power and the smoothness. This will have to wait for a 2006 Magnum, here’s just a selection: option to specify front suspension and full tractor test. ■ A wiper clears the offside window. 50km/hr max travel. HW
