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Years in Production / 2003–2006

CaseIH

MX230

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the CaseIH MX230.

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234hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

2003–2006

Production years

CaseIH

Manufacturer

MX230 / 01

At a glance

Overview

2003 - 2006

Magnum Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Manufacturer
CaseIH (a part of CNH)

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

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

Steering
hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel
130 gal492.1 L
Fuel
160 gal (optional)605.6 L
Hydraulic System
45.5 gal172.2 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center pressure flow compensated with parallel priority (PFC)
Capacity
45.5 gal172.2 L
Pressure
2950 psi203.4 bar
Valves
3 to 5
Total Flow
38.6 gpm146.1 lpm
Total Flow
53.1 gpm (optional)201.0 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III/IIIN
Control
electronic draft control
Rear Lift
13,960 lbs6332 kg
Rear Lift
15,970 lbs (optional)7243 kg
Front Hitch
optional
Front Lift
7,170 lbs3252 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
1000 (1.75)
Rear Type
540/10001.375 optional

Serial Numbers

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2003
JAZ125000
2004
JAZ129400
2005
JAZ134001
2006
JAZ138614

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
135
Charging Volts
12
Batteries
2
Battery Cca
1000
Battery Volts
12

MX230 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

CDC

turbocharged intercooled diesel

6-cylinder 12-valve

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
504.5 ci8.3 L
Bore Stroke
4.488x5.315 inches114 x 135 mm
Emissions
Tier II
Power
234 hp174.5 kW
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression Ratio
17.0:1
Rated Rpm
2000
Torque
1445 lb-ft1959.4 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
22 qts20.8 L
Coolant Capacity
24 qts22.7 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Engine Options

CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel

MX230 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Transmission Type
full power shift
Gears
18 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
electro-hydraulic wet discs

Caseih Mx230 Transmission

18-speed full power shift

MX230 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Height (cab)
124.6 in316 cm
Wheelbase
118.3 in300 cm
Front tread
60 in152 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
120 inches (2WD)304 cm
Wheelbase
118.3 inches (4WD)300 cm
Weight
18700 to 20100 pounds

Serial Number Location

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

See it in action

Videos

Watch CaseIH MX230 videos from their original YouTube creators.

MX230 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1826

Diesel 18-speed 4WDOctober 9 - 27, 2003Link: OCED Tractor Test 1826 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 7 used for power test.

Gear 4 used for pull test.

Max Power
216.55 hp161.5 kW
Max Power
165.17 hp123.2 kW
Fuel Use
12.6 gal/hour47.7 l/hour
Fuel Use
12.4 gal/hour46.9 l/hour
Power At Rated Engine Speed
192.02 hp143.2 kW
Max Pull
19,628 lbs8903 kg