CaseIH Maxxum 120
The CaseIH Maxxum 120 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 273 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 129 hp / 96.2 kW. Transmission: Econo. Operating weight: 10626 to 12465 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 2007 - 2014
Model year 2007-20112012-2014
Maxxum SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Maxxum Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Basildon, England | |
Original price | $87,799 (2011) |
CaseIH Maxxum 120 Engine | |
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FPT 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 46.5 gal
176.0 L |
Engine details ... | |
CaseIH Maxxum 120 Power | |
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Engine | 129 hp
96.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 100 hp
74.6 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 81.0 hp
60.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 117.9 hp
87.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic optional |
Cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center PFC |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 26.5 gpm
100.3 lpm |
Total flow | 37 gpm
140.0 lpm |
Steering flow | 10.5 gpm
39.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 2/3N |
Control | electronic draft control |
Rear lift | 9,620 lbs
4363 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 94.9 inches
241 cm |
Weight | 10626 to 12465 pounds |
Front tire | 14.9R28 |
Rear tire | 18.4R38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
Battery CCA | 960 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 273 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | FPT |
Configuration | turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 4-cylinder 16-valve, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 273 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.094x5.197 inches
104 x 132 mm |
Emissions | Tier 3 |
Power | 129 hp
96.2 kW |
Fuel system | electronic high pressure common rail |
Cooling system | viscous fan |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed partial power shift | |
17-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — AutoShift
Transmission | AutoShift |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Four power shift gears in four ranges. Autoshift provides automatic shifting to maintain engine load. | |
Transmission — Econo
Transmission | Econo |
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 17 forward and 16 reverse |
The Econo transmission provides an overdrive 17th gear for transport speeds. | |
Dimensions
CaseIH Maxxum 120 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 94.9 inches
241 cm |
Height | 114.1 inches
289 cm |
Shipping weight | 10,626 lbs
4819 kg |
Operating weight | 12,465 lbs
5654 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2482 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
December 2007 - June 2008,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2482 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 117.9 hp
87.9 kW |
Fuel use | 6.8 gal/hour
25.7 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 101.9 hp
76.0 kW |
Fuel use | 6.5 gal/hour
24.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 107.0 hp
79.8 kW |
Fuel use | 6.6 gal/hour
25.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 81.0 hp
60.4 kW |
Fuel use | 6.5 gal/hour
24.6 l/hour |
Gear 9 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 12,525 lbs
5681 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih Maxxum 120 based on its 129 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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 | 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 | 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. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih Maxxum 120.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 6.9 hrs
Approximately 6.9 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (46.5 gal / 176 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Caseih Maxxum 120 Specification Unit Converter
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