CaseIH MX285 Magnum

The CaseIH MX285 Magnum is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 504.5 ci 8.3 L engine. The rated power output is 287 hp 214.0 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 20200 to 21630 pounds.

Overview

	2003 - 2006 Magnum SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2003 - 2006
Magnum Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH (a part of CNH)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Variants
TG285	similar New Holland model

CaseIH MX285 Engine
CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

CaseIH MX285 Transmission
18-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

CaseIH MX285 Power
Engine	287 hp 214.0 kW
PTO (claimed)	240 hp 179.0 kW
Drawbar (tested)	203.74 hp 151.9 kW
PTO (tested)	276.12 hp 205.9 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Surveyor Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional automatic climate control.

Capacity
Fuel	160 gal 605.6 L
Hydraulic system	45.5 gal 172.2 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated with parallel priority (PFC)
Capacity	45.5 gal 172.2 L
Pressure	2950 psi 203.4 bar
Valves	3 to 5
Total flow	38.6 gpm 146.1 lpm
	53.1 gpm (optional) 201.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/IIIN
Control	electronic draft control
Rear lift	14,970 lbs 6790 kg
	17,920 lbs (optional) 8128 kg
Front Hitch	optional
Front lift	7,170 lbs 3252 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
	540/1000 (1.375 optional)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Weight	20200 to 21630 pounds
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	135
Charging volts	12
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12

References
MX Series Magnum Tractors published in 2003, by CaseIH

Engine

Engine Detail — 504.5 ci / 8.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	CDC
Configuration	turbocharged 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
Emissions	Tier II
Power	287 hp 214.0 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.0:1
Rated RPM	2000
Torque	1853 lb-ft 2512.7 Nm
Torque RPM	1400
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	22 qts 20.8 L
Coolant capacity	24 qts 22.7 L

CaseIH MX285 Engine

Transmission

Transmission — 18 forward and 4 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	18 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet discs

Dimensions

CaseIH MX285 Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Height (cab)	124.6 inches 316 cm
Rear axle	4 by 120 inches 101 by 3048 mm
Rear axle	4.5 by 120 inches 114 by 3048 mm
Front tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm

CaseIH MX285 Weight
Shipping	20,200 lbs 9162 kg
Operating	21,630 lbs 9811 kg
Ballasted	31,500 lbs 14288 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1828
Diesel 18-speed 4WD September 9 - October 24, 2003 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1828 file
PTO performance
Max power	276.12 hp 205.9 kW
Fuel use	14.7 gal/hour 55.6 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	242.24 hp 180.6 kW
Fuel use	13.6 gal/hour 51.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	203.74 hp 151.9 kW
Fuel use	13.6 gal/hour 51.5 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull	20,820 lbs 9443 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Photos

CaseIH MX285 Magnum

Case IH Magnum MX285.