Compare/CaseIH 5240 Maxxum vs CaseIH C100

CaseIH 5240 Maxxum vs CaseIH C100

Verdict: CaseIH 5240 Maxxum vs CaseIH C100

The CaseIH 5240 Maxxum and the CaseIH C100 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 100 hp. CaseIH C100 is the lighter machine (5,963 kg vs 9,787 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH C100 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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Rated power

100 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

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

Gear 2-Low-Direct used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic rearReference

mechanicalReference

Original price

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$30,500 (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

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Idle RPM

850-2355Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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74.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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70.1 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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55.2 kWReference

Power (net)

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70.1 kWReference

Power (gross)

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74.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectorsReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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17.25:1Reference

Torque

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402.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Oil capacity

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36.5 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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64.3 kWReference

Max power

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55.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 12 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

74.6 kWReference

61.9 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

56.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

lower-link draft sensingReference

mechanicalReference

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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64.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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36.7 LReference

Capacity

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36.7 LReference

Total flow

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68.1 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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65.0 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

263 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

258 cmReference

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Weight

9787 to 11067 poundsReference

5963 to 8280 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

16.9-30Reference

Ag front

10.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

18.4-38Reference

16.9-30Reference

2WD Length

433 cmReference

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4WD Length

442 cmReference

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2WD ROPS Weight

4439 kgReference

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4WD ROPS Weight

5019 kgReference

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@WD 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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223 cmReference

Shipping

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3035 kgReference

Operating

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3755 kgReference

5240 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 5240 Height

Hood

177 cmReference

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Cab

269 cmReference

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Exhaust

273 cmReference

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Speeds

Variants

CX100

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deluxe modelReference

C100

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basic modelReference

Capacities

Fuel

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75.7 LReference

Max capacity

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4604 kgReference

C100 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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21.2 l/hourReference

Max pull

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4154 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.