Compare/CaseIH 1455 XL vs CaseIH MX170 Maxxum

CaseIH 1455 XL vs CaseIH MX170 Maxxum

Verdict: CaseIH 1455 XL vs CaseIH MX170 Maxxum

The CaseIH 1455 XL and the CaseIH MX170 Maxxum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 145 hp. CaseIH 1455 XL is the lighter machine (5,215 kg vs 6,395 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH MX170 Maxxum is the newer design (1998 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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CaseIH

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Rated power

145 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Six gears (1-6) in two ranges (low/high), plus reverse range with a underdrive for gears 1 and 2 in both ranges.Reference

Four power shift gears in four synchronized ranges. Three ranges in reverse.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

108.1 kWReference

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Displacement

6.6 LReference

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 140 mmReference

102 x 120 mmReference

Power

108.1 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

direct injection with mechanical governor, Bosch in-line A pump with Bosch 5-hole injectorsReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

528.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

40.0 LReference

15.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

33.0 LReference

19.9 LReference

Air cleaner

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dual-element dryReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Transmission

ZFReference

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Type

fully synchronizedReference

creeperReference

Gears

20 forward and 9 reverseReference

32 forward and 24 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

199.8 LReference

348.2 LReference

Front axle

9.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

171.5 barReference

203.4 barReference

Valves

up to 2Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

106.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

II/III/IIINReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

electronic lower linkReference

Rear lift

5887 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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108.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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96.5 LReference

Capacity

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96.5 LReference

Total flow

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119.6 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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6684 kgReference

Clutch

—

wet discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

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Weight

5215 kgReference

6395 kgReference

Front tire

16.9R28Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

20.8R38Reference

18.4R-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 16.9R28. Rear: 20.8R38Reference

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Length

480 cmReference

524 cmReference

Height (cab)

293 cmReference

291 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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Front tread

173 to 194 cmReference

152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

181 to 212 cmReference

152 to 223 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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284 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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296 cmReference

Ag front

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11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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18.4R-38Reference

Rear axle

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101 by 3022 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

95Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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950Reference

MX170 Serial Numbers

1998

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JJA0083000Reference

1999

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JJA0097438Reference

2000

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JJA0103445Reference

2001

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JJA0108300Reference

2002

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JJA0115301Reference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.