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.
Overview
![]() | 2016 -
Optum SeriesRow-Crop tractor |
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2016 - | |
Optum Series | |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in St. Valentin, Austria | |
Original price was $283,215 in 2016 | |
CaseIH Optum 300 Engine | |
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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 | |
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continuously variable transmission (CVT) | |
Transmission details ... |
CaseIH Optum 300 Power | |
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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 | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Final drives | inboard planetary |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Trailer brakes | hydraulic |
SurroundVision cab standard with air-conditioning. AccuGuide | |
Hydraulics | |
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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 | |
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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) | |
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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 | |
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Wheelbase | 117.3 inches
297 cm |
Weight | 23149 lbs
10500 kg |
Front tire | 420/85R24 |
Rear tire | 480/80R50 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 150 |
200 OptOptional | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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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 | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 420/85R24. Rear: 480/80R50 |
Dimensions | |
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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 | |
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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
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih Optum 300 based on its 300 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 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).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
Caseih Optum 300 Specification Unit Converter
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