CaseIH MX305 Magnum
The CaseIH MX305 Magnum is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 540 ci 8.9 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 304 hp / 226.7 kW. Transmission: Creeper. Operating weight: 21,585 lbs 9790 kg.
Overview
![]() | 2006 - 2007
Magnum SeriesRow-Crop tractor
Magnum Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Row-Crop tractor | |
CaseIH MX305 Engine | |
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CNH 8.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
CaseIH MX305 Power | |
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Engine | 304 hp
226.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 255 hp
190.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 220.34 hp
164.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 299.70 hp
223.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Independent hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 180 gal
681.3 L |
Hydraulic system | 45.5 gal
172.2 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | PFC |
Capacity | 45.5 gal
172.2 L |
Valves | 3 to 5 |
Total flow | 38.6 gpm
146.1 lpm |
58 gpm (optional)
219.5 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 15.970 lbs
7 kg |
17,920 lbs (optional)
8128 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 118.3 inches
300 cm |
Weight | 21,585 lbs
9790 kg |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging amps | 150 |
175 (optional) | |
Battery CCA | 2000 |
Battery volts | 12 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 540 ci / 8.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | CNH |
Configuration | intercooled turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 540 ci
8.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.488x5.689 inches
114 x 145 mm |
Power | 304 hp
226.7 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17.6:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Torque | 1938 lb-ft
2627.9 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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18-speed | |
19-speed | |
23-speed |
Transmission — Powershift
Transmission | Powershift |
Gears | 18 forward and 4 reverse |
Transmission — Powershift - overdrive
Transmission | Powershift - overdrive |
Gears | 19 forward and 4 reverse |
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Transmission | Creeper |
Gears | 23 forward and 6 reverse |
Dimensions
CaseIH MX305 Tires |
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Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 118.3 inches
300 cm |
Height | 128.5 inches
326 cm |
Operating weight | 21,585 lbs
9790 kg |
Ballasted weight | 33,415 lbs
15157 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1913 | |
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Diesel 19/4 4WD
October 24 - November 14, 2007
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1913 file | |
PTO performance | |
Max power | 299.70 hp
223.5 kW |
Fuel use | 17.0 gal/hour
64.3 l/hour |
Power at rated engine speed | 256.66 hp
191.4 kW |
Fuel use | 15.6 gal/hour
59.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 299.7 hp
223.5 kW |
Fuel use | 16.9 gal/hour
64.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 220.34 hp
164.3 kW |
Fuel use | 15.6 gal/hour
59.0 l/hour |
Gear 9 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 20366 lbs
9238 kg |
Gear 6 used for pull test. | |
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Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih MX305 Magnum based on its 304 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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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). |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih MX305 Magnum.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.4 hrs
Approximately 11.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (180 gal / 681.4 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
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