Overview
The CaseIH MX245 Magnum is a row-crop tractor produced in Racine, Wisconsin, from 2006 to 2007. It features a CNH 8.3L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine rated at 248 hp and a full power shift transmission with multiple gear configurations.
Ideal Applications
Tested PTO and Drawbar Performance:
According to OCED Tractor Test 566, the unit produced 242.84 hp at rated PTO speed and achieved a maximum drawbar pull of 20,129 lbs using gear 5.
Transmission and Speed Configurations:
The mechanical layout includes a four-wheel drive system paired with a full power shift transmission available in 18, 19, or 23 forward gear variations.
Hydraulic and Rear Lift Capacity:
This model is equipped with a pressure flow compensating hydraulic system providing 38.6 gpm of flow and a rear Type III hitch rated for 13,960 lbs of lift.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | CNH 8.3L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.488x5.315 inches (114 x 135 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 24 qts (22.7 L) |
| Description | CNH / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 504.5 ci (8.3 L) |
| Oil capacity | 22 qts (20.8 L) |
| Power | 248 hp (184.9 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 1616 lb-ft (2191.3 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 172.67 hp (128.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 200 hp (149.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 203.97 hp (152.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc / electro-hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 18 forward and 4 reverse / 19 forward and 4 reverse / 23 forward and 6 reverse |
| Type | full power shift / full power shift - overdrive / Creeper |
| Transmission type | 18-speed full power shift / 19-speed full power shift - overdrive / 23-speed Creeper |
| Transmission type | 18-speed full power shift / 19-speed full power shift - overdrive / 23-speed Creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
Capacity
| Fuel | 180 gal (681.3 L) |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic system | 45.5 gal (172.2 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 45.5 gal (172.2 L) |
|---|---|
| Total flow | 38.6 gpm (146.1 lpm) |
| Type | pressure flow compensating |
| Valves | 3 to 5 |
Hitch
| Rear lift | 13960 lbs (6332 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | III |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 150 |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 27420 lbs (12437 kg) |
|---|---|
| Height | 128.5 inches (326 cm) |
| Operating weight | 21185 lbs (9609 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 inches (300 cm) |
| Weight | 21185 lbs (9609 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 inches (300 cm) |
OCED Tractor Test 566
| Description | Diesel 19 speed 4WDMay 1 - 18, 2007Link: OCED Tractor Test 566 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 7 used for power test. / Gear 5 used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 12.5 gal/hour (47.3 l/hour) / 14.7 gal/hour (55.6 l/hour) / 12.5 gal/hour (47.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 172.67 hp (128.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 20129 lbs (9130 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 203.97 hp (152.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 242.84 hp (181.1 kW) |