Compare/CaseIH Maxxum 145 vs CaseIH MX180 Magnum

CaseIH Maxxum 145 vs CaseIH MX180 Magnum

Verdict: CaseIH Maxxum 145 vs CaseIH MX180 Magnum

The CaseIH Maxxum 145 and the CaseIH MX180 Magnum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH MX180 Magnum leads on rated power with 147 hp against 145 hp. CaseIH Maxxum 145 is the lighter machine (12,004 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 Maxxum 145 is the newer design (2015 vs 1999). In short: choose the CaseIH MX180 Magnum for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Maxxum 145 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

Fit score

Best match

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CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

145 hp

147 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 18.4R42 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

inboard planetaryReference

planetaryReference

Trailer brakes

pneumaticReference

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Original price

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$87,000Reference

Differential lock

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electro-hydraulic rearReference

Variants

Maxxum 145

standardReference

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Maxxum 145MC

premiumReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

108.1 kWReference

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Engine (max)

130.5 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 132 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 4Reference

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Emission control

selective catalytic reduction with diesel exhaust fluidReference

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Rated Power (gross)

108.1 kWReference

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Maximum Power (gross)

130.5 kWReference

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Fuel system

electronic high-pressure common railReference

mechanical direct injectionReference

Cooling system

viscous fanReference

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Pre-heating

block heaterReference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

15.1 LReference

20.8 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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93.1 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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16.5:1Reference

Idle RPM

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900-2240Reference

Firing order

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

Coolant capacity

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22.7 LReference

Oil change

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300 hReference

Max power

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93.1 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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109.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and reverseReference

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

89.5 kWReference

108.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

73.8 LReference

172.2 LReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

creeperReference

Capacity

73.8 LReference

172.2 LReference

Rear valves

2 to 4Reference

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Mid valves

0 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

112.8 lpmReference

166.5 lpmReference

SCV flow

74.9 lpmReference

151.4 lpmReference

Total flow

159.7 lpmReference

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Steering flow

46.9 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIIN/IIReference

III/IIINReference

Control

electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

3129 kgReference

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Rear Arms

telescopic link endsReference

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Front Hitch

optionalReference

IIReference

Drawbar

Cat. 3Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Front PTO

independentReference

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Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

electro-hydraulic wet discsReference

Front PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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PTO (tested)

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131.0 kWReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Valves

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2 to 5Reference

Rear lift

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5080 kgReference

Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2494 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1974Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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112.6 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

230.1 LReference

605.6 LReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

39.4 LReference

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Max capacity

8999 kgReference

9525 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

265 cmReference

302 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

264 cmReference

300 cmReference

Weight

12004 to 12555 poundsReference

17700 to 19220 poundsReference

Front tire

380/85R28Reference

14L-16.1Reference

Rear tire

460/85R38Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 380/85R28. Rear: 460/85R38Reference

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Length

446 cmReference

567 cmReference

Width

248 cmReference

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Height (cab)

203 cmReference

311 cmReference

Front axle

4WDReference

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Bar rear axle

92 by 2489 mmReference

101 by 2997 mmReference

2WD

5445 kgReference

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4WD

5694 kgReference

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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

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

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

Electrical

Charging amps

200Reference

135Reference

Battery CCA

1300Reference

1000Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

176Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery Group

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31Reference

MX180 Serial Number Location

Test results

Fuel use

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36.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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8845 kgReference

Speeds

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.