CaseIH

CaseIH MX270 Magnum

The CaseIH MX270 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 235 hp claimed PTO power and tested PTO power of 270.93 hp. It offers an 18-speed full power shift transmission with an optional 24-speed creeper range. The tractor includes four-wheel drive, planetary final drives, electro-hydraulic rear differential lock, and a Surveyor Cab with air-conditioning. Hydraulic system capacity is 45.5 gallons with a closed center PFC system. The tractor hitch supports rear and optional front lifts with position and draft control. Dimensions include a 118.3 inch wheelbase, 226 inch length, and 123.8 inch cab height. It weighs between 20,200 and 20,900 pounds operating weight. Electrical system is 12 volts with 2 batteries and a 110 amp alternator standard. The MX270 is part of a series including the MX240, MX285, and the earlier 8950 model.
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ModelMX270

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for CaseIH MX270 Magnum

Power
PTO (tested)270.93 hp (202.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)235 hp (175.2 kW)
Drawbar (tested)207.01 hp (154.4 kW)
Engine
Typeturbocharged aftercooled diesel
ModelCDC
Starterelectric
Idle RPM900-2240
Cylinders6-cylinder 24-valve
Rated RPM2000
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Bore/Stroke4.488x5.315 inches (114 x 135 mm)
Fuel systemelectric direct injection
Displacement504.5 ci (8.3 L)
Firing order1-5-3-6-2-4
Oil capacity22 qts (20.8 L)
Configurationliquid-cooled inline
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity26 qts (24.6 L)
Compression ratio17.0:1
Oil change interval300 h
Weight
Shipping20200 lbs (9162 kg)
Operating20900 lbs (9480 kg)
Max capacity31500 lbs (14288 kg)
Max rear axle31500 lbs (4.0) (14288 kg), 37000 lbs (4.5) (16783 kg)
Max front axle13300 lbs (6032 kg)
Capacity
Fuel160 gal (605.6 L)
Hydraulic system45.5 gal (172.2 L)
Dimensions
Length226 inches (574 cm)
Wheelbase118.3 inches (300 cm)
Front tread60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
Height (cab)123.8 inches (314 cm)
Bar rear axle4.0 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 clearance17.1 inches (43 cm)
Standard tires (ag)Front: 16.9R30, Rear: 20.8R42
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery CCA1000
Battery Group31
Battery volts12
Charging amps110, 135 Optional
Charging volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center PFC
Valves3 to 5
Capacity45.5 gal (172.2 L)
Pressure2500 psi (172.4 bar)
SCV flow27 gpm (102.2 lpm), 40 gpm Optional (151.4 lpm)
Pump flow30 gpm (113.6 lpm), 44 gpm Optional (166.5 lpm)
Mechanical
CabSurveyor Cab standard with air-conditioning
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Final drivesplanetary
Power steeringYes
Differential lockelectro-hydraulic rear
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
SeriesMagnum Series
Built inRacine, Wisconsin, USA
Original price$141,000
Years produced1999 - 2002
Transmission
Creeper
Typecreeper
Gears24 forward and 6 reverse
NotesOptional creeper range engaged with button on the console. Tractor must be in neutral or park to change range.
Options18-speed full power shift, 24-speed creeper
Full power shift
Typefull power shift
Gears18 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet discs
FeaturesPush-button power shift with left-hand power shuttle
Tractor hitch
Controlposition and draft control
Rear TypeIII/IIIN
Rear lift13000 lbs (5896 kg), 16000 lbs Optional (7257 kg)
Front HitchII Optional
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)5500 lbs (2494 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM1000@1974
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)