Compare/CaseIH 5230 Maxxum vs CaseIH JX1090U

CaseIH 5230 Maxxum vs CaseIH JX1090U

Verdict: CaseIH 5230 Maxxum vs CaseIH JX1090U

The CaseIH 5230 Maxxum and the CaseIH JX1090U are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 90 hp. CaseIH JX1090U is the lighter machine (6,834 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 JX1090U is the newer design (2004 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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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

The creeper option adds an additional eight forward speeds to the basic 12x12 transmission.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Engine

Fuel tank

170.3 LReference

126.8 LReference

Displacement

5.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 120 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Bosch direct injectionReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Idle RPM

850-2355Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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67.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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46.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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67.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

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grid heaterReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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61.7 kWReference

Max power

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46.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 12 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

67.1 kWReference

57.4 kWReference

Type

4-speed power shiftReference

synchronized shuttle with creeperReference

Pressure

179.3 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

54.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

electronic draft control optional with cabReference

Rear lift

3492 kgReference

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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

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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61.7 kWReference

Total flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2923 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2380Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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62.1 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

263 cmReference

234 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

258 cmReference

231 cmReference

Weight

9567 to 10626 poundsReference

6834 to 8895 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

163 to 213 cmReference

Steering wheel

204 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

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140 to 217 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3099 kgReference

2WD cab Shipping

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3299 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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3400 kgReference

4WD cab Shipping

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3599 kgReference

2WD Operating

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3930 kgReference

4WD Operating

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4034 kgReference

Ballasted

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4839 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

120Reference

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

260 cmReference

Exhaust

273 cmReference

298 cmReference

Speeds

CaseIH JX1090U attachments

Attachment overview

CaseIH JX1090U Height

ROPS

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213 cmReference

Test results

Fuel use

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19.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4558 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.