Compare/CaseIH 5230 Maxxum vs CaseIH CX90

CaseIH 5230 Maxxum vs CaseIH CX90

Verdict: CaseIH 5230 Maxxum vs CaseIH CX90

The CaseIH 5230 Maxxum and the CaseIH CX90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 90 hp. CaseIH CX90 is the lighter machine (7,396 kg vs 9,567 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH CX90 is the newer design (1998 vs 1992). 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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Fit & specs

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

90 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Four power shift gears in four synchronized ranges and shuttle shifting.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with push-button power shift on the gear shift lever. Left-hand shuttle lever on the steering column.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Original price

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$32,200 (1999)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

170.3 LReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

4.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 120 mmReference

100 x 127 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectorsReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Idle RPM

850-2355Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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67.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

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62.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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51.6 kWReference

Power (net)

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62.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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67.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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17.25:1Reference

Torque

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358.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Oil capacity

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37.0 LReference

Oil change

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250 hReference

Coolant capacity

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16.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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59.4 kWReference

Max power

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51.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 12 reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

67.1 kWReference

55.2 kWReference

Type

4-speed power shiftReference

creeperReference

Pressure

179.3 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

59.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

electronic upper linkReference

Rear lift

3492 kgReference

2311 kgReference

Front Hitch

IIReference

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Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

2358 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

electro-hydraulic wet discReference

12-inch dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (optional dual shaft)Reference

PTO (tested)

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59.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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37.1 LReference

Capacity

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37.1 LReference

Total flow

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32.2 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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60.5 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

263 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

258 cmReference

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Weight

9567 to 10626 poundsReference

7396 to 8466 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-38Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

7.50-18Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

16.9-30Reference

2WD Length

433 cmReference

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4WD Length

442 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Weight

4339 kgReference

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4WD Cab Weight

4819 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

56 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

47 cmReference

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Bar rear axle

2438 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 223 cmReference

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Rear tread

152 to 279 cmReference

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Steering wheel

204 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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237 cmReference

Shipping

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3840 kgReference

Operating

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3705 kgReference

5230 Serial Numbers

1992

JJF1015072Reference

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1993

JJF1023186Reference

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1994

JJF1029431Reference

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1995

JJF1036193Reference

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1996

JJF1047028Reference

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1997

JJF1059169Reference

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Location:

Inside cab on leftReference

Near the tractor steering column on right side.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

95Reference

65Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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810 (optional)Reference

CaseIH 5230 Height

Hood

177 cmReference

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Cab

269 cmReference

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Exhaust

273 cmReference

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Speeds

Variants

CX90

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deluxe modelReference

C90

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basic modelReference

Capacities

Fuel

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159.0 LReference

Max capacity

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4604 kgReference

CX90 Serial Numbers

1998

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JJE1000056Reference

1999

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JJE1008492Reference

2000

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JJE1013490Reference

2001

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JJE1017672Reference

2002

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JJE1019985Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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18.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4182 kgReference

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.