CaseIH Optum 300

The CaseIH Optum 300 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 410.6 ci 6.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 300 hp / 223.7 kW. Transmission: infinite forward and infinite (2 range) reverse (4 range). Operating weight: 23149 lbs 10500 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (gross): 300 hp / 223.7 kW
Fuel & Capacities
166 gal 628.3 L
Transmission
infinite forward and infinite (2 range) reverse (4 range)
Operating Weight
23149 lbs 10500 kg

Overview

CaseIH Optum 300 tractor photo
2016 - Optum SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2016 -
Optum Series
Row-Crop tractor
Production
Manufacturer
CaseIH
Row-Crop tractor
Built in St. Valentin, Austria
Original price was $283,215 in 2016
CaseIH Optum 300 Engine
FPT 6.7L 6-cyl diesel
Fuel tank
166 gal 628.3 L
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
25.4 gal 96.1 L
Engine details ...
CaseIH Optum 300 Transmission
continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission details ...
CaseIH Optum 300 Power
Engine (gross)
300 hp 223.7 kW
Engine (max)
313 hp 233.4 kW
PTO (claimed)
270 hp 201.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)
226.5 hp 168.9 kW
PTO (tested)
290.7 hp 216.8 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Final drives
inboard planetary
Power steering
Wet disc brakes
Trailer brakes
hydraulic
SurroundVision cab standard with air-conditioning. AccuGuide
Hydraulics
Type
closed center pressure flow compensating (PFC)
Rear valves
4 or 5
Mid valves
1 or 3
Pump flow
43.6 gpm 165.0 lpm
58 gpmOptOptional 219.5 lpm
SCV flow
37 gpm 140.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III
IVN OptOptional
Control
electronic draft control
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
19180 lbs 8700 kg
Rear Arms
telescopic link ends
Front lift
9700 lbs 4399 kg
Drawbar
Cat. 3
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent
Rear PTO Type
540/540E/1000/1000E (1.375)
1000/1000E (1.75)OptOptional
Front PTO
independent OptOptional
Front PTO Type
1000/1000E (1.375)
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
117.3 inches 297 cm
Weight
23149 lbs 10500 kg
Front tire
420/85R24
Rear tire
480/80R50
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Charging system
alternator
Charging amps
150
200 OptOptional
Battery volts
12
References
Optum 300 references literature
Optum Series Tractor Specifications published in 2015, by CaseIH

Engine

Engine Detail — 410.6 ci / 6.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer
FPT
Configuration
electronic variable geometry turbocharged with air-to-air aftercooling diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
410.6 ci 6.7 L
Bore/Stroke
4.095x5.197 inches 104 x 132 mm
Emissions
Tier IV
Emission control
selective catalytic reduction (SCR)
Rated Power (gross)
300 hp 223.7 kW
Maximum Power (gross)
313 hp 233.4 kW
Fuel system
electronic high pressure common rail direct injection
Cooling system
viscous fan
reversible pitch OptOptional
Rated RPM
2100
Starter
electric
Starter volts
12

Transmission

Transmission — infinite forward and infinite (2 range) reverse (4 range) continuously variable transmission (CVT)

Type
continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Gears
infinite forward and infinite (2 range) reverse (4 range)

Dimensions

CaseIH Optum 300 Tires
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 420/85R24. Rear: 480/80R50
Dimensions
Wheelbase
117.3 inches 297 cm
Length
208.2 inches 528 cm
Width
119 inches 302 cm
Height (cab)
132.5 inches 336 cm
Weight
23149 lbs 10500 kg
Max weight
35274 lbs 16000 kg
Flange rear axle
Bar rear axle
4.125 by 98 inches 104 by 2489 mm
Bar rear axle
4.125 by 112 inches 104 by 2844 mm
Bar rear axle
4.125 by 119 inches 104 by 3022 mm

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 2985
Diesel CVT 4WD June 2016 - July 2016, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2985 file
PTO performance
Max power
290.7 hp 216.8 kW
Fuel use
14.8 gal/hour 56.0 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed
275.7 hp 205.6 kW
Fuel use
14.3 gal/hour 54.1 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
287.4 hp 214.3 kW
Fuel use
14.7 gal/hour 55.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
226.5 hp 168.9 kW
Fuel use
14.5 gal/hour 54.9 l/hour
Pull at 7.5 KPH
Max pull
24390 lbs 11063 kg
Pull at 6.0 KPH

Photos

CaseIH Optum 300

CaseIH Optum 300

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih Optum 300 based on its 300 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh 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 ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep 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 ScaleBroad-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 ScaleHigh-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 Optum 300.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.6 hrs

Approximately 10.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (166 gal / 628.4 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~15.6 gal/hr (59.1 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

Caseih Optum 300 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih Optum 300.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)300 hp
Kilowatts (kW)223.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)304.2 PS

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