- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- Lab tested ×1
- 1999–2002
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 180 Full specifications
Consolidated Diesel Company 6T-830 six-cylinder or CUMMINS CDC 6T-830 diesel. The brochure said 179.6 horsepower. OECD strapped one to a dynamometer and got 175.7 at the power take-off — and that is the number to size an implement from.
Measured at the PTO shaft
175.7 hp
Brochure claimed 179.6 hp difference −2%
Source · OECD Test 1890, measured
- Drawbar hp
- 151.0
- Weight
- 19,235 lb
- 3-point lift
- 16,435 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 31.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Case-IH MX 180 specs: key facts
The Case-IH MX 180 was built from 1999 to 2002 and produced 131.0 kW (175.7 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1890.Source 2
The claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of the Case-IH MX 180 is 133.9 kW (179.6 hp); that is a claim for the engine, not a measurement at the PTO.
The Case-IH MX 180 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1
The Case-IH MX 180 has a Consolidated Diesel Company 6T-830 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L unit.Source 1
The Case-IH MX 180 weighs 8,725 kg (19,235 lb) unladen.
The Case-IH MX 180 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Case-IH MX 180 lifts 7,455 kg (16,435 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Case-IH MX 180 delivers 119.2 L/min (31.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180”
How much horsepower does an MX 180 have at the PTO?
At the PTO shaft an MX 180 has 175.7 hp (131.0 kW), measured on OECD Test 1890 — against 179.6 hp claimed for the engine. 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 1890, 2000; OECD test report 1890, 2000; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180”
What engine is in an MX 180?
An MX 180 has a Consolidated Diesel Company 6T-830, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L engine. Diesel tractors have a CUMMINS CDC 6T-830.
| Make & model | Consolidated Diesel Company 6T-830 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 3 |
| Displacement | 504.5 ci · 8.27 L |
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Max torque | 558 lb·ft · 757 N·m @ 1,450 rpmSource 3 |
| Injection | direct injectionSource 3 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 3 |
Source · OECD test report 1890, 2000
How much will an MX 180 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An MX 180 lifts 16,435 lb (7,455 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centreSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 31.5 gpm · 119.2 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,408 psi · 235 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Lift at ends | 16,435 lb · 7,455 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,982 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines or 1 3/4"- 21 parts |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180”
What transmission does an MX 180 have?
Transmission specifications for the MX 180 are below.
| Clutch | transmission integrated wet multi-disc clutch as driving clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | pedal operated hydraulic wet full-disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | hydrostatic Eaton steering with two double-acting steering cylinders |
| Top speed | 24.9 mph · 40 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180”
How much does an MX 180 weigh?
An MX 180 weighs 19,235 lb (8,725 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 19,235 lb · 8,725 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 27,558 lb · 12,500 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 10,009 lb · 4,540 kg |
| Maximum rear axle load | 22,046 lb · 10,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 in · 3,006 mm |
| Length | 222.0 in · 5,640 mm |
| Width | 120.0 in · 3,048 mm |
| Height | 126.5 in · 3,214 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.5 in · 343 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 61.0–124.0 in · 1,549–3,150 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180”
What did OECD measure on Test 1890?
OECD Test 1890 recorded 175.7 hp at the PTO and 151.0 hp at the drawbar. Configuration as printed: “4 WD · 18 speeds - 40 km/h”.
| PTO power, maximum | 175.7 hp at 886 PTO rpm · 131.0 kW @ 1,750 engine rpmSource 2 |
|---|---|
| PTO power, rated engine speed | 146.6 hp at 1,013 PTO rpm · 109.3 kW @ 2,000 engine rpm |
| PTO power, standard PTO speed | 151.0 hp at 1,000 PTO rpm · 112.6 kW @ 1,973 engine rpmSource 2 |
| Drawbar power, unballasted | 151.0 hp · 112.6 kW |
Source · OECD test report 1890, 2000
How much fuel does an MX 180 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1890 (tested as the MX 180 (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
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 131.0 kW (175.7 hp) at 886 rpm | 40.01 L/h 10.57 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 109.3 kW (146.6 hp) at 1,013 rpm | 36.31 L/h 9.59 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 112.6 kW (151.0 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 36.88 L/h 9.74 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1890
Which tractors compare with an MX 180?
Within 10% of its 175.7 hp at the PTO (measured), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 4494175.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1984–1985Side by side with the MX 180 →
- SAME Super-Titan178.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1998–2001Side by side with the MX 180 →
- Renault Ares 836 RZ178.2 hp PTO, claimed · 2001–2005Side by side with the MX 180 →
- Lamborghini 190 Racing178.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1992–2001Side by side with the MX 180 →
- SAME Titan 190178.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1992–2001Side by side with the MX 180 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 8160 A178.6 hp PTO, claimed · 1995–1999Side by side with the MX 180 →
Everything else people ask
Is an MX 180 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Case-IH MX 180 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an MX 180 have?
An MX 180 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines or 1 3/4"- 21 parts shaft.
What implements will an MX 180 run?
Size PTO implements from the measured 175.7 hp at the shaft, not the brochure figure.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1890; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX180”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 890: Case IH MX 180 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1890 · published 2000-03-13 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 890: Steyr MX 180 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1890 · published 2000-03-13 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH MX180 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90505 · revision 981157. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document