CaseIH 5250 Maxxum

The CaseIH 5250 Maxxum is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 112.20 hp 83.7 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 20 reverse. Operating weight: 9810 to 11090 pounds.

Engine Power

112.20 hp 83.7 kW

Fuel & Capacities

35.7 gal 135.1 L

Transmission

24 forward and 20 reverse

Operating Weight

9810 to 11090 pounds

Overview

	1992 - 1997 Maxxum Series

Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH
Original price was $52,000 in 1997

CaseIH 5250 Engine
CDC 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank	35.7 gal 135.1 L
	45 galOptOptional 170.3 L
Engine details ...

CaseIH 5250 Power
PTO (claimed)	112 hp 83.5 kW
Drawbar (tested)	103.40 hp 77.1 kW
PTO (tested)	115.6 hp 86.2 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic rear
Power steering
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Hydraulics
Type	closed center pressure-flow compensated
Pressure	2600 psi 179.3 bar
Valves	1 to 3
Pump flow	20 gpm 75.7 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	II
Control	lower-link draft sensing
Rear lift	7700 lbs 3492 kg
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)	6990 lbs 3170 kg
Front Hitch	II OptOptional
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)	5200 lbs 2358 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO Type	540/1000

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	103.7 inches 263 cm
4WD Wheelbase	101.8 inches 258 cm
Weight	9810 to 11090 pounds
Front tire	7.50-18
Rear tire	18.4-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	65
	95 OptOptional
Batteries	1
	2 OptOptional
Battery volts	12

References

Maxxum Tractors published in 1992, by CaseIH

Engine

Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer	CDC
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	359 ci 5.9 L
Bore/Stroke	4.02x4.72 inches 102 x 120 mm
Fuel use	6.86 gal/hour 26.0 l/hour
Rated RPM	2200
Idle RPM	850-2355
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
16-speed 4-speed power shift
24-speed creeper

Transmission — 16 forward and 12 reverse 4-speed power shift

Type	4-speed power shift
Gears	16 forward and 12 reverse
Four power shift gears in four synchronized ranges and shuttle shifting.
With 16.9-38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 22% faster than forward.

Transmission
Type	creeper
Gears	24 forward and 20 reverse

Dimensions

CaseIH 5250 Tires
Ag front	7.50-18
Ag rear	18.4-38

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	103.7 inches 263 cm
4WD Wheelbase	101.8 inches 258 cm
2WD Length	170.6 inches 433 cm
4WD Length	174.2 inches 442 cm
2WD Clearance (front axle)	22.1 inches 56 cm
4WD Clearance (front axle)	18.4 inches 46 cm
Clearance (drawbar)	18.8 inches 47 cm
Flange rear axle
Bar rear axle	96 inch length 2438 mm
Front tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm
Rear tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm (flange)
Rear tread	60 to 110 inches 152 to 279 cm (bar)

CaseIH 5250 Weight
2WD	9810 lbs 4449 kg
4WD	11090 lbs 5030 kg
Ballasted	16005 lbs 7259 kg

CaseIH 5250 Height
Steering wheel	80.7 inches 204 cm
Hood	69.8 inches 177 cm
Cab	106.1 inches 269 cm
Exhaust	107.6 inches 273 cm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1462
Diesel 16-speed 4WD January 1993 - March 1993, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1462 file
PTO performance
Max power	115.6 hp 86.2 kW
Fuel use	6.8 gal/hour 25.7 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	112.20 hp 83.7 kW
Fuel use	6.9 gal/hour 26.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	103.40 hp 77.1 kW
Fuel use	6.8 gal/hour 25.7 l/hour
Max pull	18295 lbs 8298 kg

Photos

CaseIH 5250 Maxxum

Case IH 5250 Maxxum with front-end loader.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih 5250 Maxxum based on its 112.2 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm)	Heavy Duty	Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing	10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼	Heavy Duty	Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep	90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机	Commercial / Field Scale	Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage	10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙	Heavy Duty	Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble.
Hay BalerHay & Forage	5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机	Heavy Duty	High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP.

Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.

Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy

Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih 5250 Maxxum.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.1 hrs

Approximately 6.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (35.7 gal / 135.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.8 gal/hr (22.1 L/hr)

Engine Crankcase Oil

SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)

Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty

Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours

Transmission & Hydraulic System

UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)

Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)

Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours

Engine Cooling System

50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix

Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze

Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours