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CaseIH MX240 Magnum

CaseIH MX240 Magnum tractor
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The CaseIH MX240 Magnum is a row-crop tractor produced from 1999 to 2002 as part of the Magnum Series. Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, it features a turbocharged aftercooled 8.3L 6-cylinder diesel engine with 205 hp claimed PTO power. It has an 18-speed full power shift transmission with an optional 24-speed creeper range. The tractor includes four-wheel drive, electro-hydraulic rear differential lock, and a Surveyor Cab with air-conditioning. Hydraulic system capacity is 45.5 gallons with closed center PFC type. The MX240 has a wheelbase of 118.3 inches, weighs about 20,200 to 20,745 pounds, and uses 16.9R30 front and 20.8R42 rear tires. It offers a rear hitch with up to 16,000 lbs lift capacity optional and an independent 1000 RPM rear PTO.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for CaseIH MX240 Magnum

Power

PTO (tested):235.15 hp (175.4 kW)
PTO (claimed):205 hp (152.9 kW)
Drawbar (tested):178.57 hp (133.2 kW)

Tires

Standard tires (ag):Front: 16.9R30, Rear: 20.8R42

Engine

Model:CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Details:turbocharged aftercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Starter:electric
Idle RPM:900-2240
Rated RPM:2000
Air cleaner:dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke:4.488x5.315 inches (114 x 135 mm)
Fuel system:electric direct injection
Displacement:504.5 ci (8.3 L)
Firing order:1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity:22 qts (20.8 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:26 qts (24.6 L)
Compression ratio:17.0:1
Oil change interval:300 h

Weight

Shipping:20200 lbs (9162 kg)
Operating:20745 lbs (9409 kg)
Max capacity:29500 lbs (13381 kg)
Max rear axle:31500 lbs (4.0) (14288 kg), 37000 lbs (4.5) (16783 kg)
Max front axle:13300 lbs (6032 kg)

Capacity

Fuel:160 gal (605.6 L)
Hydraulic system:45.5 gal (172.2 L)

Dimensions

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

Electrical

Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery CCA:1000
Battery Group:31
Battery volts:12
Charging amps:110, Optional 135
Charging volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:closed center PFC
Valves:3 to 5
Capacity:45.5 gal (172.2 L)
Pressure:2500 psi (172.4 bar)
SCV flow:27 gpm (102.2 lpm), Optional 40 gpm (151.4 lpm)
Pump flow:30 gpm (113.6 lpm), Optional 44 gpm (166.5 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:Surveyor Cab standard with air-conditioning
Drive:Four-wheel drive
Brakes:Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drives:planetary
Power steering:Yes
Differential lock:electro-hydraulic rear

Production

Type:Row-Crop tractor
Series:Magnum Series
Built in:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Original price:$130,000
Years produced:1999 - 2002

Transmission

Creeper

Type:creeper
Gears:24 forward and 6 reverse
Notes:Optional creeper range engaged with button on the console. Tractor must be in neutral or park to change range.
Options:18-speed full power shift, 24-speed creeper

Full power shift

Type:full power shift
Gears:18 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch:electro-hydraulic wet discs
Features:Push-button power shift with left-hand power shuttle

Tractor hitch

Control:position and draft control
Rear Type:III/IIIN
Front Hitch:II Optional
Rear lift capacity:13000 lbs (5896 kg), Optional 16000 lbs (7257 kg)
Front lift (at 24"/610mm):5500 lbs (2494 kg)

Serial Numbers

1999:JJA0097438
2000:JJA0105000
2001:JJA0108800
2002:JJA0115301
Serial number tag location:on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:independent
Engine RPM:1000@1974
Rear PTO Type:1000 (1.75)

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