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CaseIH MX135 Maxxum Specs ( 1997-2002 )

Name: CaseIH MX135 Maxxum
Brand: CaseIH

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Nebraska Test #OECD TEST 1677/2

CASE IH MX 135

Max Drawbar HP 118.7 hp

Max Pull 14,070 lbs

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Overview

The CaseIH MX135 Maxxum is a farm tractor produced in Racine, Wisconsin, between 1997 and 2002, featuring a 5.9L 6-cylinder CDC turbocharged diesel engine. It was available in 2WD or 4WD configurations with either a 16-speed partial power shift or a 32-speed creeper transmission, and it offered a tested maximum PTO output of 132.1 hp.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Metrics: Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum drawbar performance of 118.7 hp and a maximum pull of 14,070 lbs using the CDC six-cylinder vertical diesel engine.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: The tractor is equipped with a closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) hydraulic system delivering a 25 gpm pump flow and a rear lift capacity of up to 9,717 lbs on cab-equipped models.

Chassis and Weight Specifications: Shipping weights range from 11,300 lbs for the 2WD cab version to 12,460 lbs for the 4WD cab version, with wheelbases measuring 110.7 inches and 106.3 inches respectively.

Production

Description	Original price was $59,000 in 1999
Factories	Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Manufacturer	CaseIH

Engine

Engine type	CDC 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dual-element dry
Bore/Stroke	4.016x4.724 inches (102 x 120 mm)
Compression	17.5:1
Coolant capacity	19.5 qts (ROPS) (18.5 L)
Description	CDC / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder 12-valve / liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	359 ci (5.9 L)
Fuel system	direct injection with mechanical governor, Bosch in-line A pump with Bosch 5-hole injectors
Oil capacity	15.8 qts (15.0 L)
Power	135 hp (100.7 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Starter volts	12
PTO (claimed)	115 hp (85.8 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	wet disc
Description	Four power shift gears in four synchronized ranges. Three ranges in reverse.
Gears	16 forward and 12 reverse / 32 forward and 24 reverse
Type	partial power shift / creeper
Transmission type	16-speed partial power shift / 32-speed creeper
Transmission type	16-speed partial power shift / 32-speed creeper

Mechanical

Cab	Cab standard. Two-post folding ROPS available.
Description	Power steering / Wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electrically-actuated wet disc
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive

Capacity

Fuel	72 gal (272.5 L)
Hydraulic system	17.5 gal (66.2 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	17.5 gal (66.2 L)
Pressure	2950 psi (203.4 bar)
Pump flow	25 gpm (94.6 lpm)
Total flow	28.9 gpm (109.4 lpm)
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC)
Valves	2 to 4

Hitch

Cab Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	9717 lbs (4407 kg)
Control	electronic lower link
Rear Type	II/IIIN
ROPS Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	8383 lbs (3802 kg)

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Batteries	2
Battery CCA	900
Battery volts	12
Cab Charging amps	95
Charging system	alternator
Charging volts	12
Ground	negative
ROPS Charging amps	65

Dimensions & Tires

Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4R-38 (2WD)
2WD cab Shipping weight	11300 lbs (5125 kg)
2WD Clearance (front axle)	23.75 inches (60 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	110.7 inches (281 cm)
4WD cab Shipping weight	12460 lbs (5651 kg)
4WD Clearance (front axle)	24.6 inches (62 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	106.3 inches (270 cm)
Front tread	60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
Height (cab)	114.7 inches (291 cm)
Length	197.7 inches (502 cm)
Rear axle	3.5 by 112 inches (88 by 2844 mm)
Rear tread	60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
2WD Wheelbase	110.7 inches (281 cm)
4WD Wheelbase	106.3 inches (270 cm)
Front tire	11.00-16
Rear tire	18.4R-38 (2WD)
Weight	11300 to 12460 pounds

CaseIH MX135 attachments

Description	front-end loader

MX135 Serial Numbers

1997	JJA0075300
1998	JJA0083000
1999	JJA0097438
2000	JJA0103445
2001	JJA0108300
2002	JJA0115301
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location:	On inside of cab post near left door.

References

Description	Maxxum MX Series published in 1997, by CaseIH / MX Series Tractors published in 1998, by CaseIH

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #OECD TEST 1677/2

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Test Date: November 1996-April 1997

Location: DLG Testing Station for Agricultural Machinery Max-Eyth-Weg 1, D64823 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.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

121.40 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	381 lb-ft (517 Nm) at 1504 rpm
Torque Rise	31.6%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr
Rated Engine Speed	121.40	90.50	2200	996	6.95

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
121.40	2200	6.95	0.39	17.47	N/A
105.90	2258	6.26	0.41	16.93	N/A
80.90	2297	5.15	0.44	15.70	N/A
54.70	2328	4.02	0.51	13.60	N/A
27.60	2359	2.91	0.73	9.47	N/A
N/A	2383	1.85	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	inHg
Maximum Power - 10th (3-2) Gear	108.00	80.50	6,695	30	6.05	9.73	2.30	29.80
75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 10th (3-2...	85.20	63.50	5,055	22	6.32	10.16	1.70	29.80
50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 10th (3-2...	56.10	41.80	3,260	15	6.46	10.39	1.10	29.80
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 11...	85.60	63.80	5,070	23	6.33	10.18	1.80	29.80
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 11...	56.30	42.00	3,290	15	6.42	10.32	1.20	29.80

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	hp·hr/gal	lb/hp·hr	inHg	Engine RPM	Kg Kwh	Kwh L	Temp Air Dry F	Temp Cooling F
5th (2-1)	96.70	72.10	14,070	62.58	2.58	4.15	14.90	13.65	0.50	29.90	2118	0.31	2.69	59	181
6th (2-2)	111.70	83.30	13,120	58.37	3.19	5.14	7.10	15.42	0.45	29.90	2006	0.27	3.04	55	180
7th (2-3)	115.10	85.80	10,625	47.26	4.06	6.54	4.70	15.84	0.43	29.90	2000	0.26	3.12	50	180
8th (3-1)	117.20	87.40	9,740	43.33	4.51	7.26	3.60	16.04	0.43	29.90	2002	0.26	3.16	54	180
9th (2-4)	117.60	87.70	8,650	38.47	5.10	8.21	3.10	16.13	0.43	29.90	2002	0.26	3.18	59	178
10th (3-2)	118.70	88.50	8,090	35.99	5.50	8.85	2.80	16.24	0.42	29.90	2002	0.26	3.20	61	181
11th (3-3)	117.10	87.30	6,420	28.55	6.84	11.01	2.60	16.09	0.43	29.90	2003	0.26	3.17	57	181
12th (3-4)	115.80	86.30	5,115	22.76	8.49	13.66	1.90	15.94	0.43	29.90	2002	0.26	3.14	61	183
13th (4-1)	116.50	86.90	4,870	21.76	8.97	14.43	1.80	15.99	0.43	29.90	2002	0.26	3.15	57	180

Engine

Make	CDC Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger
Displacement	359 cu in (5883 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2200 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Exhaust	vertical
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (4) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	16 forward (18.37 mph max)
Front Tread Width	60.2 (1530 mm) to 78.0 (1930 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	60.2 (1530 mm) to 78.0 (1930 mm) in
Brakes	wet multiple disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	5,830 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A
Engine Oil	SAE 15W-40

Sound Levels

Maximum Sound Level In 5th Gear Disengaged	73.00 dB(A)
Maximum Sound Level In 5th Gear Engaged	73.50 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 20.8R38; **; 12 (80) psi (kPa)
Front Tires	Two 16.9R28; **; 12 (80) psi (kPa)
Height of Drawbar	16.9 in (430 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	7,685 lbs
Front	5,335 lbs
Total	13,020 lbs

CaseIH MX135 Maxxum Specs ( 1997-2002 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

CaseIH MX135 attachments

MX135 Serial Numbers

References

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Unballasted Front Drive Engaged Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks