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Case-IH MX 240 specs: hp, weight, years

Consolidated Diesel Co. 6TAA-8304 six-cylinder or CUMMINS CDC 6TAA-8304 diesel. The brochure said 242.6 horsepower. OECD strapped one to a dynamometer and got 235.2 at the power take-off — and that is the number to size an implement from. Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 206.8 hp — 14.8% below the claim.

Measured at the PTO shaft

235.2 hp

Brochure claimed 242.6 hp difference −3%

Source · OECD Test 1835, measured

Why the tested figure is lower than the brochure

Drawbar hp
200.6
Weight
20,754 lb
3-point lift
18,706 lb
Hyd. flow
31.1 gpm
Top speed
24.9 mph

Case-IH MX 240 specs: key facts

  • The Case-IH MX 240 was built from 1999 to 2002 and produced 175.4 kW (235.2 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1835.Source 1

  • The claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of the Case-IH MX 240 is 180.9 kW (242.6 hp); that is a claim for the engine, not a measurement at the PTO.

  • The Case-IH MX 240 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 1

  • The Case-IH MX 240 has a Consolidated Diesel Co. 6TAA-8304 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L unit.Source 1

  • The Case-IH MX 240 weighs 9,414 kg (20,754 lb) unladen.

  • The Case-IH MX 240 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.

  • The three-point hitch of the Case-IH MX 240 lifts 8,485 kg (18,706 lb) at the lower-link ends.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Case-IH MX 240 delivers 117.7 L/min (31.1 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”

Illustration of the 1999–2002 Case-IH MX 240, a 243 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does an MX 240 have at the PTO?

At the PTO shaft an MX 240 has 235.2 hp (175.4 kW), measured on OECD Test 1835 — against 242.6 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.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
242.6 hp
PTO, measured
235.2 hp
Drawbar, measured (unballasted)
200.6 hp

Sources · OECD test report 1835, 1999; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”

What engine is in an MX 240?

An MX 240 has a Consolidated Diesel Co. 6TAA-8304, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L engine. Diesel tractors have a CUMMINS CDC 6TAA-8304.

Engine — MX 240 engine specifications
Make & modelConsolidated Diesel Co. 6TAA-8304
Cylinders6, liquid-cooledSource 2
Displacement504.5 ci · 8.27 L
Aspirationsupercharged
Max torque810 lb·ft · 1,098 N·m @ 1,102 rpmSource 2
InjectionDirect injectionSource 2
Electrical system12 VSource 2

Source · OECD test report 1835, 1999

How much will an MX 240 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

An MX 240 lifts 18,706 lb (8,485 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.

Hydraulics & PTO — MX 240 hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemClosed centreSource 1
Pump flow31.1 gpm · 117.7 L/min
Pressure3,408 psi · 235 bar
Hitch categoryCategory 3
Lift at ends18,706 lb · 8,485 kg
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,982 engine rpmEngages under load
PTO shaft45 mm, 20 splinesSource 1

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”

What transmission does an MX 240 have?

Transmission specifications for the MX 240 are below.

Transmission — MX 240 transmission specifications
ClutchIntegrated wet Case-IH multi-plate clutch in transmission
BrakesPedal-operated hydraulic wet Case-IH full disc brake
SteeringHydrostatic Eaton steering
Top speed24.9 mph · 40 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”

How much does an MX 240 weigh?

An MX 240 weighs 20,754 lb (9,414 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — MX 240 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight20,754 lb · 9,414 kg
Maximum permissible mass30,865 lb · 14,000 kg
Maximum front axle load13,294 lb · 6,030 kg
Maximum rear axle load22,046 lb · 10,000 kg
Wheelbase118.3 in · 3,006 mm
Length222.0 in · 5,640 mm
Width120.0–151.4 in · 3,048–3,845 mm
Height127.9 in · 3,249 mm
Ground clearance14.9 in · 378 mm
Front track60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mm
Rear track64.0–132.1 in · 1,626–3,355 mm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”

What oil does an MX 240 take, and how much?

An MX 240 engine takes 22.2 qt (21.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

MX 240 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil22.2 qt · 21.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic181.8 qt · 172.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle15.0 qt · 14.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” · single source, not independently verified
Final drives1.8 qt · 1.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system25.0 qt · 23.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240” · single source, not independently verified

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

What did OECD measure on Test 1835?

OECD Test 1835 recorded 235.2 hp at the PTO and 200.6 hp at the drawbar. Configuration as printed: “4 WD · 18 speeds - 40 km/h”.

Test results — OECD Test 1835, MX 240: measured results
PTO power, maximum235.2 hp at 912 PTO rpm · 175.4 kW @ 1,800 engine rpm
PTO power, rated engine speed206.8 hp at 1,012 PTO rpm · 154.2 kW @ 1,997 engine rpm
PTO power, standard PTO speed213.4 hp at 1,000 PTO rpm · 159.1 kW @ 1,973 engine rpm
Drawbar power, unballasted200.6 hp · 149.6 kW

Source · OECD test report 1835, 1999

How much fuel does an MX 240 burn per hour?

Measured on OECD Test 1835 (tested as the MX 240 (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).

Fuel use measured on OECD Test 1835
Test conditionFuel per hour
Maximum PTO powerPTO 175.4 kW (235.2 hp) at 912 rpm47.97 L/h 12.67 gal/h
Rated engine speedPTO 154.2 kW (206.8 hp) at 1,012 rpm43.90 L/h 11.60 gal/h
Standard PTO speedPTO 159.1 kW (213.4 hp) at 1,000 rpm44.66 L/h 11.80 gal/h
75% load, 50% loadNot on record for this test

Source · OECD Test 1835

Common questions about the Case-IH MX 240

Is an MX 240 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Case-IH MX 240 is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does an MX 240 have?

An MX 240 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 45 mm, 20 splines shaft.

What implements will an MX 240 run?

Size PTO implements from the measured 235.2 hp at the shaft, not the brochure figure.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1835; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”.

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. OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 835: Case IH MX 240 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1835 · published 1999-07-22 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
  2. Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH MX240 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90522 · revision 981164. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document