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Tractor · 2003Unverified

CaseIH MX285 Magnum

Name: CaseIH MX285 Magnum
Brand: CaseIH

CaseIH MX285 Magnum — Magnum Series · 242 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The CaseIH MX285 Magnum is a tractor model with a rated output of 242 hp, categorising it as a high-powered machine within its class. It was manufactured between 2003 and 2006. The 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine powers a four-wheel drive system, which is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission. The listed weight of the machine ranges from 20200 to 21630 pounds, and it is suited for tasks on areas of approximately 1,500 acres or more.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

242 hp

Max power

205.9 kW

Weight

20200 to 21630 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

83 rows

Recorded power

242 hp

Transmissions

18-speed full power shift

Production years

2003-2006

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerCaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

Row-Crop tractorReference

Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference

Four-wheel driveReference

Steeringhydrostatic powerReference

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Surveyor Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional automatic climate control.Reference

Variants

TG285similar New Holland modelReference

Engine

CDC 8.3L 6-cyl dieselReference

Engine214.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)151.9 kWReference

CDCReference

turbocharged dieselReference

6-cylinder 24-valveReference

liquid-cooled inlineReference

Displacement8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke114 x 135 mmReference

EmissionsTier IIReference

Power214.0 kWReference

Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference

Compression17.0:1Reference

Rated RPM2000Reference

Torque2512.7 NmReference

Torque RPM1400Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity22.7 LReference

Max power205.9 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed180.6 kWReference

Max power151.9 kWReference

Transmission

18-speed full power shiftReference

Typefull power shiftReference

Gears18 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet discsReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)179.0 kWReference

PTO (tested)205.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system172.2 LReference

Typeclosed center pressure flow compensated with parallel priority (PFC)Reference

Capacity172.2 LReference

Pressure203.4 barReference

Valves3 to 5Reference

Total flow146.1 lpmReference

Total flow201.0 lpmReference

Rear TypeIII/IIINReference

Controlelectronic draft controlReference

Rear lift6790 kgReference

Rear lift8128 kgReference

Front HitchoptionalReference

Front lift3252 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference

Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference

Capacities

Fuel605.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase300 cmReference

Weight20200 to 21630 poundsReference

Height (cab)316 cmReference

Rear axle101 by 3048 mmReference

Rear axle114 by 3048 mmReference

Front tread152 to 223 cmReference

Shipping9162 kgReference

Operating9811 kgReference

Ballasted14288 kgReference

MX285 Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference

MX285 Serial Numbers

2003JAZ125000Reference

2004JAZ129400Reference

2005JAZ134001Reference

2006JAZ138614Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps135Reference

Charging volts12Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery CCA1000Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 18-speed 4WDSeptember 9 - October 24, 2003Link: OCED Tractor Test 1828 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use55.6 l/hourReference

Fuel use51.5 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Gear 7 used for power test.Reference

Max pull9443 kgReference

Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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