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Case IH MX 240 MAGNUM

Built: 1999–2002 · Series: MAGNUM MX-Baureihe

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The Case IH MX 240 MAGNUM belongs to the MAGNUM MX series. Production: 1999–2002. The engine delivers 246 hp (180.9 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 8,268 cm³. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The machine is 5,640 mm long, 3,048 mm wide and 3,249 mm high. The unladen weight is 9,414 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,006 mm. Ground clearance is 378 mm. Top speed is 40 km/h. Transmission: 18 V/4 R and 24 V/6 R. The engine is water-cooled. Tyres: front 16.9 R 30 AS, rear 20.8 R 42 AS. The fuel is diesel. The bore measures 114 mm. The stroke is 135 mm. The compression ratio is 17:1. Construction: frame construction. The MAGNUM MX-Baureihe series covers 5 models. Rated output within it ranges from 182 to 279 hp; the MX 240 MAGNUM sits in the upper part of that range with 246 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the MX 220 MAGNUM below it with 224 hp and the MX 270 MAGNUM above it with 279 hp. Unladen weight within it ranges from 8,725 to 10,350 kg; here the MX 240 MAGNUM sits in the middle of that range with 9,414 kg. 1222 Case IH models across 76 series are on record.

Case IH MX Magnum — the third step of a long line, 1999 to 2002, 133.9 to 205.2 kW and Operating Weight from 8,725 to 10,350 kg

The MX range is not a new design but a continuation of the Magnum concept. With it Case IH gave the visually ageing Magnum new life — the same base machine, revised appearance and equipment.

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To place the MX models it helps to look back. The Magnum was presented in 1987 as successor to the International 50, with series production from 1988. The first 7100 range covered the 7110 to 7140 with a turbocharged six-cylinder of 8.3 litres and 155 to 230 hp rated output. In 1997 it became the 7200 range, closed at the top by the 7250.

The MX models carry their power in the name more directly than their predecessors: an MX 180 denotes the 180 hp class, an MX 240 correspondingly higher. That makes comparison within the range easier than with the four-digit numbers of the 7100 and 7200.

For the used market the long line means above all one thing: a Magnum is a well-known machine with a long parts history. Anyone examining an MX is examining a design that had already been in the field for over a decade by then — with everything that implies in experience and in wear.

With rated outputs from 133.9 to 205.2 kW, the MX Magnum models fell within ISO 730 Category III for the rear three-point hitch, with a standard dual-speed power take-off at 540 and 1,000 revolutions per minute for heavy implements.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Case IH MX Magnum, Case IH

Technical data

Engine

Fueldieselcorrect
Power246 hp (180.9 kW)correct
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement8,268 cm³correct
Bore114 mmcorrect
Stroke135 mmcorrect
Compression ratio17correct
Coolingwater-cooledcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length5,640 mmcorrect
Width3,048 mmcorrect
Height3,249 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,006 mmcorrect
Ground clearance378 mmcorrect
Unladen weight9,414 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Drivefour-wheel drivecorrect
Gearbox18 V/4 R and 24 V/6 Rcorrect
Front tyres16.9 R 30 AScorrect
Rear tyres20.8 R 42 AScorrect
Top speed40 km/hcorrect

Origin and approval

Constructionframe constructioncorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 19.2 kW/t (181 kW / 9.4 t)

Power class: Heavy (> 180 hp)

Stronger than 95% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Case IH MX 240 MAGNUM have?

The Case IH MX 240 MAGNUM delivers 246 hp.

How much does the Case IH MX 240 MAGNUM weigh?

The unladen weight is 9,414 kg.

What engine does the Case IH MX 240 MAGNUM have?

6 cylinders, 8,268 cm³ displacement, Diesel.

How fast does the Case IH MX 240 MAGNUM go?

Top speed is 40 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Case IH MX 240 MAGNUM?

5,640 mm × 3,048 mm × 3,249 mm.

When was the Case IH MX 240 MAGNUM built?

Production years: 1999–2002.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
  • Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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