Case-IH CVX 170 or Case-IH MX 170?
Which should you choose?
On performance, every comparable figure that differs favours the Case-IH MX 170: maximum permissible mass.
- The Case-IH MX 170 suits road haulage better on this data: 14% (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | CVX 170 | MX 170 | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 115.1 kW (154.4 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170” | 109.0 kW (146.2 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170”Measured 7% above its own claimed PTO figure (109.0 kW (146.2 hp), Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170”). | EvenEven on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the CVX 170 and the MX 170. |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | — | 111.9 kW (150.1 hp)OECD Test 1764 | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the CVX 170. |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 109.5 L/min (28.9 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the MX 170. |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 8,464 kg (18,660 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170” | 6,893 kg (15,196 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170” | Not comparableNot comparable on three-point lift: the CVX 170: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170”); the MX 170: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 7,055 kg (15,554 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170” | 7,370 kg (16,248 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170” | EvenEven on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 11,000 kg (24,251 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170” | 12,500 kg (27,558 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170” | AheadThe Case-IH MX 170 has 14% higher maximum permissible mass (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) than the Case-IH CVX 170 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | Stepless (CVT)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170” | 16 to 32 forwardTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170” | DifferTransmissions differ in kind: the Case-IH CVX 170 is stepless (CVT) and the Case-IH MX 170 has 16 to 32 forward gears — not called. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the CVX 170 and the MX 170. |
| Which is faster on the road? | 40 km/h (24.9 mph) to 50 km/h (31.1 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmOECD test report 1997, 2002 | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | independentTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170” | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the CVX 170. |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170”; OECD test report 1997, 2002 | 4WDOECD test report 1764, 1998; OECD test report 1765, 1998; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 2000–2003 | 1998–2002 | EvenSame era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Case-IH MX 170 has 14% higher maximum permissible mass (1,500 kg / 3,307 lb) than the Case-IH CVX 170 (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- Even on power at the PTO shaft (both power at the PTO, claimed): the difference is under the 10% threshold for claimed figures, too small to call.
- Even on weight (both unladen weight, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 10% threshold, too small to call.
- Transmissions differ in kind: the Case-IH CVX 170 is stepless (CVT) and the Case-IH MX 170 has 16 to 32 forward gears — not called.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Same era: production began within 5 years of each other. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Not comparable on three-point lift: the CVX 170: lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CVX170”); the MX 170: lift through the full range at the hitch ends, as stated by the source (Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources