CaseIH MX180 Magnum

The CaseIH MX180 Magnum is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 504.5 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 146.54 hp 109.3 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 17700 to 19220 pounds.

Engine Power

146.54 hp 109.3 kW

Fuel & Capacities

130 gal 492.1 L

Transmission

24 forward and 6 reverse

Operating Weight

17700 to 19220 pounds

Overview

	1999 - 2002 Magnum SeriesRow-Crop tractor Magnum Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Original price	$87,000

CaseIH MX180 Engine
CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

CaseIH MX180 Power
PTO (claimed)	145 hp 108.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	124.86 hp 93.1 kW
PTO (tested)	175.68 hp 131.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two- or four-wheel drive
Final drives	planetary
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic rear
Power steering
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Surveyor Cab standard with air-conditioning.

Capacity
Fuel	130 gal 492.1 L
	160 galOptOptional 605.6 L
Hydraulic system	45.5 gal 172.2 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center PFC
Capacity	45.5 gal 172.2 L
Pressure	2500 psi 172.4 bar
Valves	2 to 5
Pump flow	30 gpm 113.6 lpm
	44 gpmOptOptional 166.5 lpm
SCV flow	27 gpm 102.2 lpm
	40 gpmOptOptional 151.4 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/IIIN
Control	position and draft control
Rear lift	11200 lbs 5080 kg
Front Hitch	II OptOptional
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)	5500 lbs 2494 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1982
	1000@1974

Dimensions & Tires
2WD Wheelbase	119.2 inches 302 cm
4WD Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Weight	17700 to 19220 pounds
Front tire	14L-16.1
2WD Rear tire	18.4R42
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	110
	135 OptOptional
Charging volts	12
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12
Battery Group	31

References

MX Series Magnum Tractors published in 1998, by CaseIH
Operator's Manual MX Series Magnum Tractors (Rac 6-5341) published in 1999
MX Series Magnum Sales Support Manual published in 1998, by Case IH*
*Publication contains known errors.

Engine

Engine Detail — 504.5 ci / 8.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	CDC
Configuration	turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder 12-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	504.5 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.488x5.315 inches 114 x 135 mm
Fuel system	mechanical direct injection
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	16.5:1
Rated RPM	2000
Idle RPM	900-2240
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	24 qts 22.7 L
Oil capacity	22 qts 20.8 L
Oil change	300 h

CaseIH MX180 Engine

Transmission

Transmission options
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	electro-hydraulic wet discs
Push-button power shift with left-hand power shuttle.

Transmission — 24 forward and 6 reverse creeper

Type	creeper
Gears	24 forward and 6 reverse
Optional creeper range engaged with button on the console. Tractor must be in neutral or park to change range.
With 18.4R42 rear tires.

Dimensions

CaseIH MX180 Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 14L-16.1. Rear: 18.4R42
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 14.9R30. Rear: 18.4R42

Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase	119.2 inches 302 cm
4WD Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Length	223.6 inches 567 cm
Height (cab)	122.8 inches 311 cm
Ground clearance	16.1 inches 40 cm
Bar rear axle	4 by 96 inches 101 by 2438 mm
Bar rear axle	4 by 112 inches 101 by 2844 mm
Bar rear axle	4 by 118 inches 101 by 2997 mm
Front tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm

CaseIH MX180 Weight
2WD Shipping	17700 lbs 8028 kg
4WD Shipping	18600 lbs 8436 kg
4WD Operating	19220 lbs 8718 kg
Max capacity	21000 lbs 9525 kg
2WD Max front axle	9200 lbs 4173 kg
4WD Max front axle	10000 lbs 4536 kg
Max rear axle	31500 lbs 14288 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1764
Diesel 18-speed 4WD October 12 - 26, 1999 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1764 file
PTO performance
Max power	175.68 hp 131.0 kW
Fuel use	10.6 gal/hour 40.1 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	146.54 hp 109.3 kW
Fuel use	9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	150.99 hp 112.6 kW
Fuel use	9.7 gal/hour 36.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	124.86 hp 93.1 kW
Fuel use	9.6 gal/hour 36.3 l/hour
Gear 8 used for power test.
Max pull	19,501 lbs 8845 kg
Gear 3 used for pull test.

Photos

CaseIH MX180 Magnum

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih MX180 Magnum based on its 146.54 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	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.

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 MX180 Magnum.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 17.1 hrs

Approximately 17.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (130 gal / 492.1 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~7.6 gal/hr (28.8 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