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CaseIH 5250 Maxxum vs CaseIH CS 120

Verdict: CaseIH 5250 Maxxum vs CaseIH CS 120

The CaseIH 5250 Maxxum and the CaseIH CS 120 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH CS 120 leads on rated power with 113 hp against 112 hp. CaseIH CS 120 is the lighter machine (5,244 kg vs 9,810 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH CS 120 holds more fuel (219.9 L vs 135.1 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH CS 120 is the newer design (1997 vs 1992). In short: choose the CaseIH CS 120 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 5250 Maxxum if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
CaseIH 5250 Maxxum Tractor
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH CS 120 Tractor
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
112 hp
113 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
With 16.9-38 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 22% faster than forward.Reference
Optional creeper adds an additional four ranges to the standard transmission.Reference
Differential lock
electro-hydraulic rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
170.3 LReference
300.2 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
77.1 kWReference
Displacement
5.9 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 120 mmReference
108 x 120 mmReference
Fuel use
26.1 l/hourReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2300Reference
Idle RPM
850-2355Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Max power
77.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
83.7 kWReference
Engine (net)
84.6 kWReference
Rated Power (net)
84.6 kWReference
Maximum Power (net)
88.3 kWReference
Operating RPM
1700-2300Reference
Torque
464.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1500Reference
Oil capacity
20.0 LReference
Oil change
250 hReference
Transmission
Gears
24 forward and 20 reverseReference
40 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
83.5 kWReference
75.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
86.2 kWReference
Type
creeperReference
creeperReference
Pressure
179.3 barReference
185.0 barReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
115.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIIReference
Control
lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
3492 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
3170 kgReference
Front Hitch
IIReference
Front lift (at 24"/610mm)
2358 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000E@1600Reference
Front PTO Type
1000Reference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
263 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
258 cmReference
Weight
9810 to 11090 poundsReference
5244 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
540/65R26Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
600/65R38Reference
Ag front
7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
18.4-38Reference
2WD Length
433 cmReference
4WD Length
442 cmReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
56 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
47 cmReference
Bar rear axle
2438 mmReference
Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread
152 to 279 cmReference
2WD
4449 kgReference
4WD
5030 kgReference
Ballasted
7259 kgReference
Steering wheel
204 cmReference
Wheelbase
280 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 540/65R26. Rear: 600/65R38Reference
Length
483 cmReference
Width
239 cmReference
Height
281 cmReference
Max weight
9000 kgReference
Ground clearance
53 cmReference
5250 Serial Numbers
1992
JJF1015072Reference
1993
JJF1023186Reference
1994
JJF1029431Reference
1995
JJF1036193Reference
1996
JJF1047028Reference
1997
JJF1059169Reference
Location:
Inside cab on leftReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
95Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
CaseIH 5250 Height
Hood
177 cmReference
Cab
269 cmReference
Exhaust
273 cmReference
Test results
Max pull
8298 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
9115
similar Steyr modelReference

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.

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