CaseIH 7240
The CaseIH 7240 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 504.5 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 196.62 hp 146.6 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 15825 to 17850 pounds.
Engine Power
196.62 hp
146.6 kW
Fuel & Capacities
95 gal
359.6 L
Transmission
24 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
15825 to 17850 pounds
Overview
 | 1994 - 1996
Magnum 7200 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Magnum 7200 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $94,500 in 1996 | |
CaseIH 7240 Engine | |
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CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
CaseIH 7240 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 195 hp
145.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 167.00 hp
124.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 219.05 hp
163.3 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electric rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 95 gal
359.6 L |
Hydraulic system | 45.5 gal
172.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure flow compensated (PFC) |
Capacity | 45.5 gal
172.2 L |
Pressure | 2300 psi
158.6 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 25 gpm
94.6 lpm |
Total flow | 29 gpm
109.8 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Control | electronic lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 12760 lbs
5787 kg |
14950 lbsOptOptional
6781 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.75) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 118.3 inches
300 cm |
Weight | 15825 to 17850 pounds |
Front tire | 14L-16.1 |
Rear tire | 20.8R-42 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 110 |
Charging volts | 12 |
Batteries | 2 |
Battery CCA | 950 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Magnum 7200 Series published in 1996, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 504.5 ci / 8.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | CDC |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 504.5 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.488x5.315 inches
114 x 135 mm |
Fuel system | mechanical injection |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Pre-heating | block heater OptOptional |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 31 qts
29.3 L |
CaseIH 7240 Engine | |
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Transmission
Transmission options | |
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18-speed full power shift | |
24-speed creeper |
Transmission — 18 forward and 4 reverse full power shift
Type | full power shift |
Gears | 18 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
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Transmission | |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 24 forward and 6 reverse |
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Dimensions
CaseIH 7240 Tires | |
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Ag front | 14L-16.1 |
Ag rear | 20.8R-42 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 118.3 inches
300 cm |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 22.8 inches
57 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 17.6 inches
44 cm |
Rear axle | 4.0 by 114 inches
101 by 2895 mm |
Rear axle | 4.0 by 120 inches
101 by 3048 mm |
2WD Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
4WD Front tread | 60 to 95 inches
152 to 241 cm |
CaseIH 7240 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 15825 lbs
7178 kg |
4WD Shipping | 16845 lbs
7640 kg |
Operating | 17,850 lbs
8096 kg |
Ballasted | 23,780 lbs
10786 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1711 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
May 3 - 15, 1996
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1711 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 219.05 hp
163.3 kW |
Fuel use | 11.9 gal/hour
45.0 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 196.62 hp
146.6 kW |
Fuel use | 11.8 gal/hour
44.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 167.00 hp
124.5 kW |
Fuel use | 11.8 gal/hour
44.7 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 17456 lbs
7918 kg |
Gear 5 used for pull test. | |
Photos
CaseIH 7240
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih 7240 based on its 196.62 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 7240.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.3 hrs
Approximately 9.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (95 gal / 359.6 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~10.2 gal/hr (38.7 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
Caseih 7240 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih 7240.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)196.6 hp
Kilowatts (kW)146.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)199.3 PS
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