CaseIH MX245 Magnum

The CaseIH MX245 Magnum 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: 21185 lbs 9609 kg.

Engine Power

Diesel (listed): 248 hp / 184.9 kW

Fuel & Capacities

180 gal 681.3 L

Transmission

23 forward and 6 reverse

Operating Weight

21185 lbs 9609 kg

Overview

	2006 - 2007 Magnum SeriesRow-Crop tractor Magnum Series Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA

CaseIH MX245 Engine
CNH 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

CaseIH MX245 Power
Engine	248 hp 184.9 kW
PTO (claimed)	200 hp 149.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)	172.67 hp 128.8 kW
PTO (tested)	203.97 hp 152.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Power steering
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes
Cab standard.

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

Hydraulics
Type	pressure flow compensating
Capacity	45.5 gal 172.2 L
Valves	3 to 5
Total flow	38.6 gpm 146.1 lpm
	58 gpmOptOptional 219.5 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III
Rear lift	13960 lbs 6332 kg
	15970 lbsOptOptional 7243 kg

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

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Weight	21185 lbs 9609 kg
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging amps	150
	175 OptOptional
Battery CCA	2000
Battery volts	12

Engine

Engine Detail — 504.5 ci / 8.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	CNH
Configuration	turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, 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	17:1
Rated RPM	2000
Torque	1616 lb-ft 2191.3 Nm
Torque RPM	1400
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	22 qts 20.8 L
Coolant capacity	24 qts 22.7 L

Transmission

Transmission options
18-speed full power shift
19-speed full power shift - overdrive
23-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 disc

Transmission — 19 forward and 4 reverse full power shift - overdrive

Type	full power shift - overdrive
Gears	19 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet disc

Transmission
Type	Creeper
Gears	23 forward and 6 reverse

Dimensions

CaseIH MX245 Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Height	128.5 inches 326 cm
Operating weight	21185 lbs 9609 kg
Ballasted weight	27420 lbs 12437 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 566
Diesel 19 speed 4WD May 1 - 18, 2007 Link: OCED Tractor Test 566 file
PTO performance
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 MX245 Magnum

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih MX245 Magnum 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 MX245 Magnum.

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