- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×2
- 1998–2002
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Case-IH MX 170 Full specifications
CDC 6TA-590 six-cylinder or CUMMINS CDC 6TA-590 diesel. The brochure said 163.7 horsepower. OECD strapped one to a dynamometer and got 156.1 at the power take-off — and that is the number to size an implement from.
Measured at the PTO shaft
156.1 hp
Brochure claimed 163.7 hp difference −5%
Source · OECD Test 1764, measured
- Drawbar hp
- 150.1
- Weight
- 16,248 lb
- 3-point lift
- 15,196 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
Case-IH MX 170 specs: key facts
The Case-IH MX 170 was built from 1998 to 2002 and produced 116.4 kW (156.1 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1764.Source 2
The claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of the Case-IH MX 170 is 122.1 kW (163.7 hp); that is a claim for the engine, not a measurement at the PTO.
The Case-IH MX 170 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 2,Source 3
The Case-IH MX 170 has a CDC 6TA-590 engine, a 6-cylinder 5.88 L unit.Source 1
The Case-IH MX 170 weighs 7,370 kg (16,248 lb) unladen.
The Case-IH MX 170 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Case-IH MX 170 lifts 6,893 kg (15,196 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170”
How much horsepower does an MX 170 have at the PTO?
At the PTO shaft an MX 170 has 156.1 hp (116.4 kW), measured on OECD Test 1764 — against 163.7 hp claimed for the engine. The CDC 6TA-590 gave 156.1 hp at the PTO on Test 1765. Between the flywheel and the PTO you lose the fan, the alternator, the hydraulic pump and the transmission — which is why the brochure figure is the wrong one to size an implement from.
Sources · OECD test report 1764, 1998; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170”; OECD test report 1765, 1998
What engine is in an MX 170?
An MX 170 has a CDC 6TA-590, a 6-cylinder 5.88 L engine. Diesel tractors have a CUMMINS CDC 6TA-590.
| Make & model | CDC 6TA-590 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 4 |
| Displacement | 359.0 ci · 5.88 L |
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Max torque | 471 lb·ft · 638 N·m @ 1,600 rpmSource 4 |
| Injection | direct injectionSource 4 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 4 |
Source · OECD test report 1762, 1998
How much will an MX 170 lift?
An MX 170 lifts 15,196 lb (6,893 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 2 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centreSource 2 |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,408 psi · 235 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 2 |
| Lift at ends | 15,196 lb · 6,893 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,875 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) or 1 3/8"- 21 spline (Form-2) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170”
What transmission does an MX 170 have?
Transmission specifications for the MX 170 are below.
| Clutch | Wet Case-IH multi-plate clutch integrated in the gearbox |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet Case-IH full disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering type OSPD 60/230 LS or Eaton type 263.4374.002 |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170”
How much does an MX 170 weigh?
An MX 170 weighs 16,248 lb (7,370 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 16,248 lb · 7,370 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 27,558 lb · 12,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in · 2,850 mm |
| Length | 199.2 in · 5,060 mm |
| Width | 98.4 in · 2,500 mm |
| Height | 119.1 in · 3,026 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.0 in · 560 mm |
| Front track | 60.2–87.8 in · 1,530–2,230 mm |
| Rear track | 64.2–87.8 in · 1,630–2,230 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 19.3 ft · 5.87 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170”
What did OECD measure on Test 1764?
OECD Test 1764 recorded 156.1 hp at the PTO and 150.1 hp at the drawbar. Configuration as printed: “4 WD · Series MAXXUM - 30 km/h”.
| PTO power, maximum | 156.1 hp at 860 PTO rpm · 116.4 kW @ 1,900 engine rpm |
|---|---|
| PTO power, rated engine speed | 146.2 hp at 1,000 PTO rpm · 109.0 kW @ 2,209 engine rpm |
| PTO power, standard PTO speed | 146.2 hp at 1,000 PTO rpm · 109.0 kW @ 2,209 engine rpm |
| Drawbar power, unballasted | 150.1 hp · 111.9 kW |
Source · OECD test report 1764, 1998
How much fuel does an MX 170 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1764 (tested as the MX 170 (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
1 other test of this model is on record; figures differ between configurations.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 116.4 kW (156.1 hp) at 860 rpm | 33.12 L/h 8.75 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 109.0 kW (146.2 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 32.63 L/h 8.62 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 109.0 kW (146.2 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 32.63 L/h 8.62 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1764
Which tractors compare with an MX 170?
Within 10% of its 156.1 hp at the PTO (measured), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH Magnum 7220156.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1994–1997Side by side with the MX 170 →
- Steyr-Case 9200 a156.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the MX 170 →
- Fiat 180-90 (DT)154.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1984–1994Side by side with the MX 170 →
- Renault Ares 826 RZ157.6 hp PTO, claimed · 2001–2004Side by side with the MX 170 →
- Case-IH CVX 170154.4 hp PTO, claimed · 2000–2003Side by side with the MX 170 →
- Case-IH MXM 175 Maxxum154.2 hp PTO, claimed · 2002–2007Side by side with the MX 170 →
Everything else people ask
Is an MX 170 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Case-IH MX 170 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an MX 170 have?
An MX 170 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) or 1 3/8"- 21 spline (Form-2) shaft.
What implements will an MX 170 run?
Size PTO implements from the measured 156.1 hp at the shaft, not the brochure figure.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test reports 1764 and 1765; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX170”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 1/1 762: Case IH MX 150 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1762 · published 1998-05-28 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station BLT, Wieselburg, Austria. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 1/1 764: Case IH MX 170 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1764 · published 1998-06-02 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station BLT, Wieselburg, Austria. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 1/1 765: Case IH MX 170 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1765 · published 1998-06-02 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station BLT, Wieselburg, Austria. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH MX170 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115647 · revision 985449. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document