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  • Rigid chassis
  • WhichTractor size: Utility
  • No lab test on file
  • 1989–1997
  • 9,046 built

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Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is

Case-IH 5120 Maxxum specs: hp, weight, years

CUMMINS NCE 4 TA-390 or NCE 4 T-390 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 88.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.

Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated

88.8 hp

66.2 kW as stated by the source

No lab test on file

Claimed · standard not stated by the source

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 5120”, claimed

This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.

Weight
11,718 lb
3-point lift
9,555 lb
Hyd. flow
19.8 gpm
Top speed
18.6–24.9 mph

Case-IH 5120 Maxxum specs: key facts

  • The Case-IH 5120 Maxxum was built from 1989 to 1997.

  • The Case-IH 5120 Maxxum has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 66.2 kW (88.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.

  • The Case-IH 5120 Maxxum is four-wheel drive (4WD).

  • The Case-IH 5120 Maxxum has a CUMMINS NCE 4 TA-390 or NCE 4 T-390 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.92 L diesel unit.

  • The Case-IH 5120 Maxxum weighs 5,315 kg (11,718 lb) unladen.

  • The Case-IH 5120 Maxxum has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Case-IH 5120 Maxxum lifts 4,334 kg (9,555 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Case-IH 5120 Maxxum delivers 75.0 L/min (19.8 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 5120”

How does the 5120 Maxxum compare with its class?

  • Strength:

    A hydraulic pump flow of 75 L/min is high for its class — 56% above the median of 48 L/min across the 293 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

  • Worth knowing:

    An unladen mass of 5,315 kg is high for its class — 41% above the median of 3,766 kg across the 366 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

Derived by WhichTractor from 366 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1989–1997 Case-IH 5120 Maxxum, a 89 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does a 5120 Maxxum have?

The only figure for the 5120 Maxxum is 88.8 hp (66.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
88.8 hp

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 5120”

What engine is in a 5120 Maxxum?

A 5120 Maxxum has a CUMMINS NCE 4 TA-390 or NCE 4 T-390, a 4-cylinder 3.92 L diesel engine.

Engine — 5120 Maxxum engine specifications
Make & modelCUMMINS NCE 4 TA-390 or NCE 4 T-390
Cylinders4, liquid-cooled
Displacement239.3 ci · 3.92 L
Max torque243 lb·ft · 330 N·m @ 1,501 rpm
InjectionDirect injection
Electrical system12 V

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 5120”

How much will a 5120 Maxxum lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

A 5120 Maxxum lifts 9,555 lb (4,334 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.

Hydraulics & PTO — 5120 Maxxum hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow19.8 gpm · 75.0 L/min
Pressure3,191 psi · 220 bar
Hitch categoryCategory 2
Lift at ends9,555 lb · 4,334 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,874 engine rpmEngages under load

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 5120”

What transmission does a 5120 Maxxum have?

Transmission specifications for the 5120 Maxxum are below.

Transmission — 5120 Maxxum transmission specifications
ClutchCase-Poclain multi-disc clutch running in an oil bath
BrakesPedal-operated hydraulic full disc brake, designed as an individual wheel brake
Top speed18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 5120”

How much does a 5120 Maxxum weigh?

A 5120 Maxxum weighs 11,718 lb (5,315 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 5120 Maxxum weights and dimensions
Unladen weight11,718 lb · 5,315 kg
Maximum permissible mass16,535 lb · 7,500 kg
Maximum front axle load6,834 lb · 3,100 kg
Maximum rear axle load12,787 lb · 5,800 kg
Wheelbase92.3 in · 2,345 mm
Length165.9 in · 4,213 mm
Width86.8 in · 2,204 mm
Height106.1 in · 2,695 mm
Ground clearance18.4 in · 467 mm
Front track60.2–87.8 in · 1,530–2,230 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles
Rear track60.2–87.8 in · 1,530–2,230 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles
Turning radius, braked13.2 ft · 4.01 m

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 5120”

What oil does a 5120 Maxxum take, and how much?

A 5120 Maxxum engine takes 11.0 qt (10.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

5120 Maxxum fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil11.0 qt · 10.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 5120” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic80.3 qt · 76.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 5120” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle6.9 qt · 6.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 5120” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system18.6 qt · 17.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 5120” · single source, not independently verified

Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.

Which tractors compare with a 5120 Maxxum?

Within 10% of its 88.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.

Common questions about the Case-IH 5120 Maxxum

Is a 5120 Maxxum two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Case-IH 5120 Maxxum is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does a 5120 Maxxum have?

A 5120 Maxxum has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 5120”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH 5120 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-27403 · revision 975953. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document