Compare/CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH MX100 Maxxum

CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH MX100 Maxxum

Verdict: CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH MX100 Maxxum

The CaseIH 856 XL and the CaseIH MX100 Maxxum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. CaseIH 856 XL is the lighter machine (8,465 kg vs 11,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH MX100 Maxxum is the newer design (1997 vs 1985). 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

85 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 16.9R34 rear tires.Reference

Four power shift gears in four synchronized ranges. Three ranges in reverse.Reference

Factories

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Doncaster, EnglandReference

Differential lock

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electrically-actuated wet discReference

Engine

63.4 kWReference

74.6 kWReference

Displacement

3.9 LReference

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

102 x 120 mmReference

Power

63.4 kWReference

74.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

direct injection with mechanical governor, Bosch in-line A pump with Bosch 5-hole injectorsReference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2200Reference

Torque

310.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

42.0 LReference

15.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

21.0 LReference

19.9 LReference

Air cleaner

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dual-element dryReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Transmission

IH-Total-synchronReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

32 forward and 24 reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Capacities

Fuel

106.0 LReference

272.5 LReference

Front axle

9.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

170.0 barReference

203.4 barReference

Valves

up to 3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

25.0 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IIINReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

electronic lower linkReference

Rear lift

3949 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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63.4 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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66.2 LReference

Type

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creeperReference

Capacity

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66.2 LReference

Total flow

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109.4 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3807 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

238 cmReference

281 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

234 cmReference

270 cmReference

Weight

8465 to 9082 poundsReference

11300 to 12460 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00x16Reference

11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9R34Reference

18.4-38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00x16. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

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2WD Length

368 cmReference

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4WD Length

382 cmReference

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2WD Height (cab)

266 cmReference

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4WD Height (cab)

268 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3839 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4119 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

60 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

62 cmReference

2WD Front tread

134 to 182 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

165 to 180 cmReference

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Rear tread

157 to 198 cmReference

152 to 223 cmReference

Ag front

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11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-38Reference

Length

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502 cmReference

Height (cab)

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291 cmReference

2WD Cab Shipping weight

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5125 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping weight

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5651 kgReference

Rear axle

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88 by 2438 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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65Reference

Cab Charging amps

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95Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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900Reference

Speeds

CaseIH MX100 attachments

MX100 Serial Numbers

1997

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JJA0075300Reference

1998

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JJA0083000Reference

1999

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JJA0097438Reference

2000

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JJA0103445Reference

2001

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JJA0108300Reference

2002

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JJA0115301Reference

Location:

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On inside of cab post near left door.Reference

Attachment overview

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.