CaseIH Magnum 245

The CaseIH Magnum 245 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 504.5 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 248 hp / 184.9 kW. Transmission: 23 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 20100 to 21010 pounds.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 248 hp / 184.9 kW

Fuel & Capacities

180 gal 681.3 L

Transmission

23 forward and 6 reverse

Operating Weight

20100 to 21010 pounds

Overview

	2008 - 2011 Magnum SeriesRow-Crop tractor Magnum Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Original price was $180,576 in 2010

CaseIH Magnum 245 Engine
CNH 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

CaseIH Magnum 245 Power
Engine	248 hp 184.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	200 hp 149.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	172.67 hp 128.8 kW
PTO (tested)	242.84 hp 181.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard with heat and air-conditioning. Optional luxury cab with red or grey leather seat, tinted rear window, and leather-wrapped controls.

Capacity
Fuel	180 gal 681.3 L
Hydraulic system	45.5 gal 172.2 L

Hydraulics
Type	PFC
Capacity	45.5 gal 172.2 L
Valves	3 to 5
Total flow	44 gpm 166.5 lpm
	59 gpmOptOptional 223.3 lpm
	75 gpm*Optional Twin-Flow 283.9 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/IIIN
	IVN/III OptOptional
Rear lift	14,070 lbs 6382 kg
	16,375 lbsOptOptional 7427 kg
	18,900 lbsOptOptional 8573 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000
	540/1000 OptOptional

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Weight	20100 to 21010 pounds
Front tire	380/85R34
Rear tire	480/80R46
Full dimensions and tires ...

References

Magnum Series Tractors published in 2007, by CaseIH

Engine

Engine Detail — 504.5 ci / 8.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	CNH
Configuration	turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement	504.5 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.488x5.315 inches 114 x 135 mm
Power	248 hp 184.9 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.5:1
Rated RPM	2000
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	22 qts 20.8 L
Coolant capacity	24 qts 22.7 L

Transmission

Transmission options
18-speed full powershift
19-speed full powershift
23-speed full powershift

Transmission — 18 forward and 4 reverse full powershift

Type	full powershift
Gears	18 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission — 19 forward and 4 reverse full powershift

Type	full powershift
Gears	19 forward and 4 reverse

Transmission — 23 forward and 6 reverse full powershift

Type	full powershift
Gears	23 forward and 6 reverse

Dimensions

CaseIH Magnum 245 Tires
Ag front	380/85R34
Ag rear	480/80R46

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Height (cab)	128.5 inches 326 cm
Rear axle	4 by 120 inches 101 by 3048 mm
Rear axle	4.5 by 120 inches 114 by 3048 mm

CaseIH Magnum 245 Weight
Shipping	20,100 lbs 9117 kg
	20,900 lbs (suspended front axle) 9480 kg
Operating	21,010 lbs 9530 kg
Ballasted	27,420 lbs 12437 kg
Max capacity	26,500 lbs 12020 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1899
Diesel 19-speed 4WD May 1 - 18, 2007 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1899 file
PTO performance
Max power	242.84 hp 181.1 kW
Fuel use	14.7 gal/hour 55.6 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	203.97 hp 152.1 kW
Fuel use	12.5 gal/hour 47.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	242.84 hp 181.1 kW
Fuel use	14.7 gal/hour 55.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	172.67 hp 128.8 kW
Fuel use	12.5 gal/hour 47.3 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull	20129 lbs 9130 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Photos

CaseIH Magnum 245

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih Magnum 245 based on its 248 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & Operation	Recommended Size	Workload Rating	Engineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage	8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁	Commercial / Field Scale	High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
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	24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙	Commercial / Field Scale	Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
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 Magnum 245.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 14 hrs

Approximately 14 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (180 gal / 681.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~12.9 gal/hr (48.8 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