Overview
The CaseIH Maxxum 120 is a 4WD row-crop farm tractor manufactured in Basildon, England, between 2007 and 2014, powered by a 4.5L 4-cylinder FPT diesel engine. It features a partial power shift transmission with options for 16 or 17 forward speeds and an operating weight of 12,465 lbs. This model is equipped with a closed center PFC hydraulic system and an electronic draft control hitch with a 9,620-lb rear lift capacity.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Performance:
According to Nebraska and OCED tractor tests, this model achieved a maximum tested PTO output of 117.9 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 12,525 lbs.
Transmission Configuration:
The drivetrain utilizes a partial power shift system with four power shift gears in four ranges, including an AutoShift feature for load maintenance and an Econo 17th gear for transport.
Hydraulic System Specifications:
The unit is equipped with a closed center PFC hydraulic system providing a total flow of 37 gpm and 2 to 4 valves, alongside a 540/1000 independent rear PTO.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Basildon, England |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
| Original price | $87,799 (2011) |
Engine
| Engine type | FPT 4.5L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 46.5 gal (176.0 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.094x5.197 inches (104 x 132 mm) |
| Compression | 16.5:1 |
| Cooling system | viscous fan |
| Description | FPT / turbocharged aftercooled diesel / 4-cylinder 16-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 273 ci (4.5 L) |
| Emissions | Tier 3 |
| Fuel system | electronic high pressure common rail |
| Power | 129 hp (96.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 81.0 hp (60.4 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 100 hp (74.6 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 117.9 hp (87.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four power shift gears in four ranges. Autoshift provides automatic shifting to maintain engine load. / The Econo transmission provides an overdrive 17th gear for transport speeds. |
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse / 17 forward and 16 reverse |
| Transmission | AutoShift / Econo |
| Type | partial power shift / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed partial power shift / 17-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 16-speed partial power shift / 17-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic optional |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 26.5 gpm (100.3 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Steering flow | 10.5 gpm (39.7 lpm) |
| Total flow | 37 gpm (140.0 lpm) |
| Type | closed center PFC |
| Valves | 2 to 4 |
Hitch
| Control | electronic draft control |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 9,620 lbs (4363 kg) |
| Rear Type | 2/3N |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 960 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 120 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 |
|---|---|
| Height | 114.1 inches (289 cm) |
| Operating weight | 12,465 lbs (5654 kg) |
| Shipping weight | 10,626 lbs (4819 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 94.9 inches (241 cm) |
| Front tire | 14.9R28 |
| Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
| Weight | 10626 to 12465 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 94.9 inches (241 cm) |
CaseIH Maxxum 120 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
|---|
OCED Tractor Test 2482
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDDecember 2007 - June 2008, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2482 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 9 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 6.8 gal/hour (25.7 l/hour) / 6.5 gal/hour (24.6 l/hour) / 6.6 gal/hour (25.0 l/hour) / 6.5 gal/hour (24.6 l/hour) |
| Max power | 117.9 hp (87.9 kW) / 81.0 hp (60.4 kW) |
| Max pull | 12,525 lbs (5681 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 101.9 hp (76.0 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 107.0 hp (79.8 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #678
Test Date:
December 2007 to June, 2008
Location:
Istituto per le Macchine Agricole e Movimento Terra 73, Strada delle Cacce 10135 Torino Italy
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
Max Power (1 Hour)
117.90 hp
@ 1901 rpm
Rated Engine Speed
101.90 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
107 hp
@ 1000 rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 388.5 lb.-ft. (526.7 Nm) at 1401 rpm |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 59.7% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 101.90 | 76 | 2200 | 1038 |
| Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm) | 107 | 79.80 | 2119 | 1000 |
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 117.90 | 87.90 | 1901 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101.90 | 2200 | 6.47 | 0.45 | 15.74 | N/A |
| 88.80 | 2257 | 6.02 | 0.48 | 14.75 | N/A |
| 67.50 | 2280 | 5.02 | 0.52 | 13.45 | N/A |
| 45.60 | 2303 | 3.95 | 0.61 | 11.55 | N/A |
| 23.10 | 2327 | 2.84 | 0.86 | 8.15 | N/A |
| N/A | 2354 | 1.97 | N/A | N/A | N/A |