- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- Lab tested ×1
- 1999–2002
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 240 Full specifications
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.
Measured at the PTO shaft
235.2 hp
Brochure claimed 242.6 hp difference −3%
Source · OECD Test 1835, measured
- 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”
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.
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.
| Make & model | Consolidated Diesel Co. 6TAA-8304 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 504.5 ci · 8.27 L |
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Max torque | 810 lb·ft · 1,098 N·m @ 1,102 rpmSource 2 |
| Injection | Direct injectionSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 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.
| System | Closed centreSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 31.1 gpm · 117.7 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,408 psi · 235 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Lift at ends | 18,706 lb · 8,485 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,982 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 45 mm, 20 splinesSource 1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”
What transmission does an MX 240 have?
Transmission specifications for the MX 240 are below.
| Clutch | Integrated wet Case-IH multi-plate clutch in transmission |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic wet Case-IH full disc brake |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Eaton steering |
| Top speed | 24.9 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.
| Unladen weight | 20,754 lb · 9,414 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg |
| Maximum front axle load | 13,294 lb · 6,030 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 | 127.9 in · 3,249 mm |
| Ground clearance | 14.9 in · 378 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0–132.1 in · 1,626–3,355 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”
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”.
| PTO power, maximum | 235.2 hp at 912 PTO rpm · 175.4 kW @ 1,800 engine rpm |
|---|---|
| PTO power, rated engine speed | 206.8 hp at 1,012 PTO rpm · 154.2 kW @ 1,997 engine rpm |
| PTO power, standard PTO speed | 213.4 hp at 1,000 PTO rpm · 159.1 kW @ 1,973 engine rpm |
| Drawbar power, unballasted | 200.6 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).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 175.4 kW (235.2 hp) at 912 rpm | 47.97 L/h 12.67 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 154.2 kW (206.8 hp) at 1,012 rpm | 43.90 L/h 11.60 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 159.1 kW (213.4 hp) at 1,000 rpm | 44.66 L/h 11.80 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1835
Which tractors compare with an MX 240?
Within 10% of its 235.2 hp at the PTO (measured), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- John Deere 8310 T235.1 hp PTO, claimed · 2000–2002Side by side with the MX 240 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 8280 A231.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the MX 240 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 8460231.2 hp PTO, claimed · 2004–2008Side by side with the MX 240 →
- Case-IH MX 285242.24 hp PTO, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the MX 240 →
- Case-IH 7250 PRO/8950227.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the MX 240 →
- Steyr-Case 9270 a227.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1997–1999Side by side with the MX 240 →
Everything else people ask
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.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1835; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 835: 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
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH MX240 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90522 · revision 981164. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document