CaseIH 8940
The CaseIH 8940 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 504.5 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 206.81 hp 154.2 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 15825 to 18170 pounds.
Engine Power
206.81 hp
154.2 kW
Fuel & Capacities
117 gal
442.8 L
Transmission
24 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
15825 to 18170 pounds
Overview
 | 1997 - 1998
Magnum 8900 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Magnum 8900 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 $105,000 in 1998 | |
CaseIH 8940 Engine | |
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CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
CaseIH 8940 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 205 hp
152.9 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 176.35 hp
131.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 230.83 hp
172.1 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 | 117 gal
442.8 L |
104 galOptOptional
393.6 L | |
Hydraulic system | 45.5 gal
172.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center pressure-flow compensated |
Capacity | 45.5 gal
172.2 L |
Pressure | 2200 psi
151.7 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 29 gpm
109.8 lpm |
SCV flow | 27 gpm
102.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/IIIN |
Control | electronic lower-link draft sensing |
Rear lift | 13750 lbs
6237 kg |
16000 lbsOptOptional
7257 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 18170 pounds |
Front tire | 14L-16.1 |
Rear tire | 18.4R-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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Introducing The New 8900 Series Magnum Tractors published in 1996, by CaseIH | |
8900 Series Tractors published in 1997, 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 dry element |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 31 qts
29.3 L |
CaseIH 8940 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 8940 Tires | |
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Ag front | 14L-16.1 |
Ag rear | 18.4R-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 by 120 inches
101 by 3048 mm |
Rear axle | 4 by 114 inches
101 by 2895 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
CaseIH 8940 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 15825 lbs
7178 kg |
4WD Shipping | 16845 lbs
7640 kg |
Operating | 18170 lbs
8241 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1736 | |
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Diesel 18-speed 4WD
September 16 - 29, 1997
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1736 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 230.83 hp
172.1 kW |
Fuel use | 12.5 gal/hour
47.3 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 206.81 hp
154.2 kW |
Fuel use | 12.4 gal/hour
46.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 176.35 hp
131.5 kW |
Fuel use | 12.4 gal/hour
46.9 l/hour |
Gear 7 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 18061 lbs
8192 kg |
Gear 5 used for pull test. | |
Photos
CaseIH 8940
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih 8940 based on its 206.81 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 8940.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.9 hrs
Approximately 10.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (117 gal / 442.9 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~10.8 gal/hr (40.7 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 8940 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih 8940.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)206.8 hp
Kilowatts (kW)154.2 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)209.7 PS
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