Overview
The CaseIH Maxxum 135 is a utility farm tractor in production since 2015, powered by an FPT 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 135 gross horsepower. It features a 16-speed partial power shift transmission and is available in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with a standard air-conditioned cab.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Pull Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test data, this model achieved a maximum tested PTO output of 131.0 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 11,130 lbs.
Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration:
The tractor is equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 33.5 gpm of total flow and a Category II rear hitch with a lift capacity of 6,200 lbs at 24 inches.
Transmission and Chassis Specifications:
The drivetrain consists of a 16-speed partial power shift transmission with a hydraulic wet disc clutch, supporting a maximum weight capacity of 19,841 lbs.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Original price was $113,498 in 2017 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | FPT 4.5L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Bore/Stroke | 4.095x5.20 inches (104 x 132 mm) |
| Cooling system | viscous fan |
| Description | FPT / turbocharged air-to-air intercooled diesel / 4-cylinder 16-valve / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 274 ci (4.5 L) |
| Emission control | selective catalytic reduction with diesel exhaust fluid |
| Emissions | Tier 4 |
| Fuel system | electronic high-pressure common rail |
| Maximum Power (gross) | 169 hp (126.0 kW) |
| Oil capacity | 16 qts (15.1 L) |
| Pre-heating | grid heater |
| Rated Power (gross) | 135 hp (100.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 86.8 hp (64.7 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 135 hp (100.7 kW) |
| Engine (max) | 169 hp (126.0 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 110 hp (82.0 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 131.0 hp (97.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
| Transmission type | 16-speed partial power shift |
| Type | partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Final drives | inboard planetary |
| Trailer brakes | hydraulic OptOptional |
Capacity
| Exhaust fluid (DEF) | 10.4 gal (39.4 L) |
|---|---|
| Fuel | 51.5 gal (194.9 L) |
| Hydraulic system | 19.5 gal (73.8 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 19.5 gal (73.8 L) |
|---|---|
| Mid valves | 0 to 3 |
| Pump flow | 21.1 gpm (79.9 lpm) |
| Rear valves | 2 to 4 |
| SCV flow | 19.8 gpm (74.9 lpm) |
| Steering flow | 12.4 gpm (46.9 lpm) |
| Total flow | 33.5 gpm (126.8 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Control | electronic lower-link draft sensing |
|---|---|
| Drawbar | Cat. 3 |
| Front Hitch | optional |
| Rear Arms | telescopic link ends |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6200 lbs (2812 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Clutch | 1000:1895 |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent OptOptional |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 176 |
|---|---|
| Battery CCA | 800 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 120 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Standard tires (ag) | Front: 380/85R28. Rear: 460/85R38 |
|---|---|
| 2WD Wheelbase | 104.4 inches (265 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 104 inches (264 cm) |
| Bar rear axle | 3.625 by 98 inches OptOptional (92 by 2489 mm) |
| Description | Flange rear axle |
| Front axle | 4WD |
| Height (cab) | 80 inches (203 cm) |
| Length | 175.8 inches (446 cm) |
| Width | 98 inches (248 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 104.4 inches (265 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 104 inches (264 cm) |
| Front tire | 380/85R28 |
| Rear tire | 460/85R38 |
| Weight | 10825 to 11375 pounds |
CaseIH Maxxum 135 Weight
| 2WD | 10825 lbs (4910 kg) |
|---|---|
| 4WD | 11375 lbs (5159 kg) |
| Max capacity | 19841 lbs (8999 kg) |
OCED Tractor Test 2973
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDApril 2016 - May 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2973 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 6.9 gal/hour (26.1 l/hour) / 6.9 gal/hour (26.1 l/hour) / 7.0 gal/hour (26.5 l/hour) / 6.9 gal/hour (26.1 l/hour) |
| Max power | 131.0 hp (97.7 kW) / 86.8 hp (64.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 11130 lbs (5048 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 117.7 hp (87.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 128.3 hp (95.7 kW) |
References
| Description | Maxxum Series Tractors published in 2016, by CaseIH |
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Variants
| Maxxum 135 | standard |
|---|---|
| Maxxum 135MC | premium |
Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #1095
Test Date:
April to May, 2016
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)
131.00 hp
@ 1800 rpm
Rated Engine Speed
117.70 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
128.30 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 410 lb-ft (556 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 39.4% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | DEF gal/hr | DEF L/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 117.70 | 87.80 | 2100 | 0.39 | 1.48 |
| Maximum Power (1 Hour) | 131.00 | 97.70 | 1800 | 0.41 | 1.54 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117.70 | 2100 | 6.86 | 0.41 | 17.15 | 0.39 |
| 102.30 | 2149 | 6.21 | 0.42 | 16.50 | 0.37 |
| 77.50 | 2172 | 5.15 | 0.46 | 15.03 | 0.30 |
| 52.30 | 2191 | 4.06 | 0.54 | 12.89 | 0.19 |
| 26.40 | 2209 | 2.99 | 0.79 | 8.83 | 0.12 |
| N/A | 2230 | 2.07 | N/A | N/A | 0.05 |