Overview
The CaseIH 5250 Maxxum is a farm tractor manufactured between 1992 and 1997, powered by a 5.9L six-cylinder turbocharged CDC diesel engine. This model features a standard air-conditioned cab and a transmission system providing 16 forward and 12 reverse gears through four power shift speeds in four synchronized ranges. Performance testing recorded a maximum PTO output of 115.6 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 18,295 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Data:
Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum PTO output of 115.6 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 18,295 lbs with a tested drawbar horsepower of 104.5 hp.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout consists of a 16-speed transmission with four power shift gears and shuttle shifting, supported by an electro-hydraulic rear differential lock and hydraulic wet disc brakes.
Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications:
This tractor is equipped with a closed center pressure-flow compensated hydraulic system delivering 20 gpm and a Category II rear hitch with a lift capacity of 7,700 lbs.
Production
| Description | Original price was $52,000 in 1997 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | CDC 5.9L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 35.7 gal (135.1 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.02x4.72 inches (102 x 120 mm) |
| Description | CDC / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 359 ci (5.9 L) |
| Fuel use | 6.86 gal/hour (26.0 l/hour) |
| Idle RPM | 850-2355 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 103.40 hp (77.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 112 hp (83.5 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 115.6 hp (86.2 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four power shift gears in four synchronized ranges and shuttle shifting. |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and 12 reverse / 24 forward and 20 reverse |
| Type | 4-speed power shift / creeper |
| Transmission type | 16-speed 4-speed power shift / 24-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 16-speed 4-speed power shift / 24-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic rear |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2600 psi (179.3 bar) |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
| Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | lower-link draft sensing |
|---|---|
| Front Hitch | II OptOptional |
| Front lift (at 24"/610mm) | 5200 lbs (2358 kg) |
| Rear lift | 7700 lbs (3492 kg) |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6990 lbs (3170 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Batteries | 1 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 65 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 7.50-18 |
|---|---|
| Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 22.1 inches (56 cm) |
| 2WD Length | 170.6 inches (433 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 103.7 inches (263 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 18.4 inches (46 cm) |
| 4WD Length | 174.2 inches (442 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 101.8 inches (258 cm) |
| Bar rear axle | 96 inch length (2438 mm) |
| Clearance (drawbar) | 18.8 inches (47 cm) |
| Description | Flange rear axle |
| Front tread | 60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm) |
| Rear tread | 60 to 88 inches (flange) (152 to 223 cm) / 60 to 110 inches (bar) (152 to 279 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 103.7 inches (263 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 101.8 inches (258 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
| Weight | 9810 to 11090 pounds |
5250 Serial Numbers
| 1992 | JJF1015072 |
|---|---|
| 1993 | JJF1023186 |
| 1994 | JJF1029431 |
| 1995 | JJF1036193 |
| 1996 | JJF1047028 |
| 1997 | JJF1059169 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Inside cab on left |
CaseIH 5250 Height
| Cab | 106.1 inches (269 cm) |
|---|---|
| Exhaust | 107.6 inches (273 cm) |
| Hood | 69.8 inches (177 cm) |
| Steering wheel | 80.7 inches (204 cm) |
CaseIH 5250 Weight
| 2WD | 9810 lbs (4449 kg) |
|---|---|
| 4WD | 11090 lbs (5030 kg) |
| Ballasted | 16005 lbs (7259 kg) |
OCED Tractor Test 1462
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDJanuary 1993 - March 1993, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1462 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 6.8 gal/hour (25.7 l/hour) / 6.9 gal/hour (26.1 l/hour) / 6.8 gal/hour (25.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 115.6 hp (86.2 kW) / 103.40 hp (77.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 18295 lbs (8298 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 112.20 hp (83.7 kW) |
References
| Description | Maxxum Tractors published in 1992, by CaseIH |
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Speeds
| Description | With 16.9-38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 22% faster than forward. |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #145
Test Date:
January to March, 1993
Location:
DLG Testing Station for Agricultural Equipment, Max-Eyth-Weg 1, D-64823 Gros Umstadt, Germany
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.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Rated Engine Speed
112.20 hp
0.42 lb/hp·hr
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 365 lb-ft (496 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 36.6% |
| At Engine RPM | 1199 rpm |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 112.20 | 83.70 | 2200 | 996 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
Click column headers to sort
| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112.20 | 2200 | 6.86 | 0.42 | 16.36 | N/A |
| 97.80 | 2256 | 6.17 | 0.44 | 15.84 | N/A |
| 74.60 | 2295 | 5.12 | 0.47 | 14.57 | N/A |
| 50.20 | 2313 | 4.09 | 0.56 | 12.28 | N/A |
| 25.20 | 2325 | 3.06 | 0.84 | 8.22 | N/A |
| 0 | 2349 | 2.25 | N/A | N/A | N/A |