CaseIH MX270 Magnum

The CaseIH MX270 Magnum is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 504.5 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 237.53 hp 177.1 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 6 reverse. Operating weight: 20200 to 20900 pounds.

Engine Power

237.53 hp 177.1 kW

Fuel & Capacities

160 gal 605.6 L

Transmission

24 forward and 6 reverse

Operating Weight

20200 to 20900 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	$141,000

CaseIH MX270 Engine
CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

CaseIH MX270 Power
PTO (claimed)	235 hp 175.2 kW
Drawbar (tested)	207.01 hp 154.4 kW
PTO (tested)	270.93 hp 202.0 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
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	160 gal 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	3 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	13000 lbs 5896 kg
	16000 lbsOptOptional 7257 kg
Front Hitch	II OptOptional
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)	5500 lbs 2494 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
Engine RPM	1000@1974

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Weight	20200 to 20900 pounds
Front tire	16.9R30
Rear tire	20.8R42
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 aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	504.5 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.488x5.315 inches 114 x 135 mm
Fuel system	electric direct injection
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.0:1
Rated RPM	2000
Idle RPM	900-2240
Firing order	1-5-3-6-2-4
Starter	electric
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	26 qts 24.6 L
Oil capacity	22 qts 20.8 L
Oil change	300 h

CaseIH MX270 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 20.8R42 rear tires.

Dimensions

CaseIH MX270 Tires
Standard tires (ag)	Front: 16.9R30. Rear: 20.8R42

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Length	226 inches 574 cm
Height (cab)	123.8 inches 314 cm
Ground clearance	17.1 inches 43 cm
Bar rear axle	4.0 by 114 inches 101 by 2895 mm
Bar rear axle	4.0 by 120 inches 101 by 3048 mm
Bar rear axle	4.5 by 114 inches 114 by 2895 mm
Bar rear axle	4.5 by 120 inches 114 by 3048 mm
Front tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm

CaseIH MX270 Weight
Shipping	20200 lbs 9162 kg
Operating	20900 lbs 9480 kg
Max capacity	31500 lbs 14288 kg
Max front axle	13300 lbs 6032 kg
Max rear axle	31500 lbs (4.0) 14288 kg
	37000 lbs (4.5) 16783 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1761
Diesel 18-speed 4WD April 15 - 24, 1999 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1761 file
PTO performance
Max power	270.93 hp 202.0 kW
Fuel use	14.8 gal/hour 56.0 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	237.53 hp 177.1 kW
Fuel use	13.2 gal/hour 50.0 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	243.18 hp 181.3 kW
Fuel use	13.5 gal/hour 51.1 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	207.01 hp 154.4 kW
Fuel use	13.2 gal/hour 50.0 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull	21,665 lbs 9827 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Photos

CaseIH MX270 Magnum

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih MX270 Magnum based on its 237.53 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 MX270 Magnum.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13 hrs

Approximately 13 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (160 gal / 605.7 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~12.4 gal/hr (46.8 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