CaseIH Magnum 305

The CaseIH Magnum 305 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 540 ci 8.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 304 hp / 226.7 kW. Transmission: 23 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 20630 to 21585 pounds.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 304 hp / 226.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
180 gal 681.3 L
Transmission
23 forward and 6 reverse
Operating Weight
20630 to 21585 pounds

Overview

CaseIH Magnum 305 tractor photo
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 $221,592 in 2010
CaseIH Magnum 305 Engine
CNH 8.9L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
CaseIH Magnum 305 Power
Engine
304 hp 226.7 kW
PTO (claimed)
255 hp 190.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)
220.34 hp 164.3 kW
PTO (tested)
299.70 hp 223.5 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 gpm (optional) 223.3 lpm
75 gpm (optional Twin-Flow) 283.9 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III/IIIN
IVN/III optional
Rear lift
14,070 lbs 6382 kg
16,375 lbs (optional) 7427 kg
18,900 lbs (optional) 8573 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
1000
540/1000 optional
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
118.3 inches 300 cm
Weight
20630 to 21585 pounds
Front tire
380/80R38
Rear tire
480/80R50
Full dimensions and tires ...
References
Magnum 305 references literature
Magnum Series Tractors published in 2007, by CaseIH

Engine

Engine Detail — 540 ci / 8.9 L Diesel

Manufacturer
CNH
Configuration
turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled
Displacement
540 ci 8.9 L
Bore/Stroke
4.488x5.689 inches 114 x 145 mm
Power
304 hp 226.7 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
26 qts 24.6 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 305 Tires
Ag front
380/80R38
Ag rear
480/80R50
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 305 Weight
Shipping
20630 lbs 9357 kg
21430 lbs (suspended front axle) 9720 kg
Operating
21585 lbs 9790 kg
Ballasted
33,415 lbs 15157 kg
Max capacity
32,500 lbs 14742 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1912
Diesel 19-speed 4WD October 24 - November 14, 2007 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1912 file
PTO performance
Max power
299.70 hp 223.5 kW
Fuel use
17.0 gal/hour 64.3 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
256.66 hp 191.4 kW
Fuel use
15.6 gal/hour 59.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
299.70 hp 223.5 kW
Fuel use
17.0 gal/hour 64.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
220.34 hp 164.3 kW
Fuel use
15.6 gal/hour 59.0 l/hour
Gear 9 used for power test.

Photos

CaseIH Magnum 305

CaseIH Magnum 305

CaseIH Magnum 305

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CaseIH Magnum 305

CaseIH Magnum 305

CaseIH Magnum 305

CaseIH Magnum 305

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih Magnum 305 based on its 304 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh 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 ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleBroad-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 ScaleHigh-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 305.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.4 hrs

Approximately 11.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (180 gal / 681.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~15.8 gal/hr (59.8 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

Caseih Magnum 305 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih Magnum 305.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)304 hp
Kilowatts (kW)226.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)308.2 PS

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