Compare/CaseIH 7120 vs CaseIH MX180 Magnum

CaseIH 7120 vs CaseIH MX180 Magnum

Verdict: CaseIH 7120 vs CaseIH MX180 Magnum

The CaseIH 7120 and the CaseIH MX180 Magnum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 7120 leads on rated power with 152 hp against 147 hp. CaseIH 7120 is the lighter machine (15,920 kg vs 17,700 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH MX180 Magnum is the newer design (1999 vs 1987). In short: choose the CaseIH 7120 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH MX180 Magnum 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

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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

152 hp

147 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Starting with the 1990 model year an additional two reverse gears were added to the Magnum power shift transmission.Reference

With 18.4R42 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$76,000 (1993)Reference

$87,000Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic rearReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

101.1 kWReference

93.1 kWReference

Displacement

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

114 x 135 mmReference

Cooling system

viscous fanReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

oil pan heater (optional)Reference

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Compression

17.3:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

19.9 LReference

20.8 LReference

Oil change

250 hReference

300 hReference

Coolant capacity

28.4 LReference

22.7 LReference

Max power

101.1 kWReference

93.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

113.1 kWReference

109.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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mechanical direct injectionReference

Idle RPM

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900-2240Reference

Firing order

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1-5-3-6-2-4Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

18 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

111.9 kWReference

108.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

115.9 kWReference

131.0 kWReference

Hydraulic system

191.1 LReference

172.2 LReference

Type

powershift with creeperReference

creeperReference

Capacity

191.1 LReference

172.2 LReference

Pressure

179.3 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

2 to 5Reference

Pump flow

83.3 lpmReference

166.5 lpmReference

Total flow

109.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III/IIINReference

Control

electronic lower linkReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3764 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discsReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

1000@1974Reference

SCV flow

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151.4 lpmReference

Rear lift

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5080 kgReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2494 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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112.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

359.6 LReference

605.6 LReference

Max capacity

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9525 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

300 cmReference

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Weight

15920 to 17220 poundsReference

17700 to 19220 poundsReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

14L-16.1Reference

Rear tire

18.4R38 (2WD)Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)Reference

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Length

502 cmReference

567 cmReference

Height (cab)

298 cmReference

311 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

42 cmReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

37 cmReference

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Rear axle

101 by 2438 mmReference

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Front tread

152 to 241 cmReference

152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

152 to 276 cmReference

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Shipping

7810 kgReference

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Operating

7532 kgReference

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Ballasted

8874 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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302 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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300 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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18.4R42Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14L-16.1. Rear: 18.4R42Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 14.9R30. Rear: 18.4R42Reference

Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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101 by 2997 mmReference

2WD Shipping

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8028 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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8436 kgReference

4WD Operating

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8718 kgReference

2WD Max front axle

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4173 kgReference

4WD Max front axle

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4536 kgReference

Max rear axle

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14288 kgReference

7120 Serial Numbers

1987

9949001Reference

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1988

JJA0001501Reference

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1989

JJA0008528Reference

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1990

JJA0018838Reference

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1991

JJA0030160Reference

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1992

JJA0039300Reference

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1993

JJA0046350Reference

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Location:

On the floor, inside the tractor's cab.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

110Reference

135Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery CCA

950Reference

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

Test results

Fuel use

34.1 l/hourReference

36.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

8862 kgReference

8845 kgReference

Speeds

MX180 Serial Number Location

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.