Compare/CaseIH 5230 Maxxum vs CaseIH JX100U

CaseIH 5230 Maxxum vs CaseIH JX100U

Verdict: CaseIH 5230 Maxxum vs CaseIH JX100U

The CaseIH 5230 Maxxum and the CaseIH JX100U are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH JX100U leads on rated power with 92 hp against 90 hp. CaseIH JX100U is the lighter machine (8,070 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 5230 Maxxum holds more fuel (135.1 L vs 126.8 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH JX100U is the newer design (2002 vs 1992). In short: choose the CaseIH JX100U for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 5230 Maxxum if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

90 hp

92 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 three ranges (I, II, III) with push-button power shift and power shuttleReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

170.3 LReference

126.8 LReference

Displacement

5.9 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 120 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

mechanical direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Idle RPM

850-2355Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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68.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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68.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

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thermostartReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Max power

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62.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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61.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 12 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

67.1 kWReference

61.1 kWReference

Type

4-speed power shiftReference

syncromeshReference

Pressure

179.3 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 or 3Reference

Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

54.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

mechanical lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

3492 kgReference

3583 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

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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62.3 kWReference

Total flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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62.0 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

263 cmReference

234 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

258 cmReference

231 cmReference

Weight

9567 to 10626 poundsReference

8070 to 8710 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-38Reference

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Ag front

7.50-18Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-38Reference

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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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2WD Operating

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3660 kgReference

4WD Operating

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3950 kgReference

2WD Ballasted

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4483 kgReference

4WD Ballasted

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4774 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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

95Reference

85Reference

Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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960Reference

CaseIH 5230 Height

Hood

177 cmReference

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Cab

269 cmReference

262 cmReference

Exhaust

273 cmReference

278 cmReference

Speeds

CaseIH JX100U attachments

Attachment overview

CaseIH JX100U Height

ROPS

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276 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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17.8 l/hourReference

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.