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Case-IH MX 270 specs: hp, weight, years

Consolidated Diesel Co. 6TAA-8304 six-cylinder or CUMMINS CDC 6TAA-8304 diesel. The brochure said 275.2 horsepower. OECD strapped one to a dynamometer and got 270.9 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 237.5 hp — 13.7% below the claim.

Measured at the PTO shaft

270.9 hp

Brochure claimed 275.2 hp difference −2%

Source · OECD Test 1836, measured

Why the tested figure is lower than the brochure

Drawbar hp
238.0
Weight
22,818 lb
Hyd. flow
44.5 gpm
Top speed
24.9 mph

Case-IH MX 270 specs: key facts

  • The Case-IH MX 270 was built from 1999 to 2002 and produced 202.0 kW (270.9 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1836.Source 2

  • The claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of the Case-IH MX 270 is 205.2 kW (275.2 hp); that is a claim for the engine, not a measurement at the PTO.

  • The Case-IH MX 270 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 2

  • The Case-IH MX 270 has a Consolidated Diesel Co. 6TAA-8304 engine, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L unit.Source 1

  • The Case-IH MX 270 weighs 10,350 kg (22,818 lb) unladen.

  • The Case-IH MX 270 has a rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.

  • The hydraulic pump of the Case-IH MX 270 delivers 168.3 L/min (44.5 gpm).

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX270”

How does the MX 270 compare with its class?

  • Strength:

    A hydraulic pump flow of 168 L/min is high for its class — 42% above the median of 119 L/min across the 43 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.

Derived by WhichTractor from 57 comparable records. How we work this out

Illustration of the 1999–2002 Case-IH MX 270, a 275 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

How much horsepower does an MX 270 have at the PTO?

At the PTO shaft an MX 270 has 270.9 hp (202.0 kW), measured on OECD Test 1836 — against 275.2 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)
275.2 hp
PTO, measured
270.9 hp
Drawbar, measured (unballasted)
238.0 hp

Sources · OECD test report 1836, 1999; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX270”

What engine is in an MX 270?

An MX 270 has a Consolidated Diesel Co. 6TAA-8304, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L engine. Diesel tractors have a CUMMINS CDC 6TAA-8304.

Engine — MX 270 engine specifications
Make & modelConsolidated Diesel Co. 6TAA-8304
Cylinders6, liquid-cooledSource 4
Displacement504.5 ci · 8.27 L
Aspirationsupercharged
Max torque928 lb·ft · 1,258 N·m @ 1,301 rpmSource 4
InjectionDirect injectionSource 4
Electrical system12 VSource 4

Source · OECD test report 1835, 1999

How much will an MX 270 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?

Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the MX 270 are below.

Hydraulics & PTO — MX 270 hydraulics and PTO specifications
SystemClosed centreSource 2
Pump flow44.5 gpm · 168.3 L/min
Pressure3,408 psi · 235 bar
Hitch categoryCategory 3
Rear PTO1000 rpm
PTO shaft1 3/4"- 20 teilig

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX270”

What transmission does an MX 270 have?

Transmission specifications for the MX 270 are below.

Transmission — MX 270 transmission specifications
ClutchWet Case-IH multi-plate clutch integrated in the transmission
SteeringHydrostatic Eaton steering with two double-acting steering cylinders
Top speed24.9 mph · 40 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX270”

How much does an MX 270 weigh?

An MX 270 weighs 22,818 lb (10,350 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — MX 270 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight22,818 lb · 10,350 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
Length237.8 in · 6,040 mm
Width120.0–151.4 in · 3,048–3,845 mm
Height125.8 in · 3,195 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 MX270”

What oil does an MX 270 take, and how much?

An MX 270 engine takes 22.2 qt (21.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.

MX 270 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil22.2 qt · 21.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX270” · single source, not independently verified
Transmission & hydraulic181.8 qt · 172.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX270” · single source, not independently verified
Front axle15.0 qt · 14.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX270” · single source, not independently verified
Final drives1.8 qt · 1.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX270” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system25.0 qt · 23.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX270” · single source, not independently verified

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

What did OECD measure on Test 1836?

OECD Test 1836 recorded 270.9 hp at the PTO and 238.0 hp at the drawbar. Configuration as printed: “4 WD · 18 speeds - 40 km/h”.

Test results — OECD Test 1836, MX 270: measured results
PTO power, maximum270.9 hp at 912 PTO rpm · 202.0 kW @ 1,800 engine rpm
PTO power, rated engine speed237.5 hp at 1,014 PTO rpm · 177.1 kW @ 2,001 engine rpm
PTO power, standard PTO speed243.1 hp at 999 PTO rpm · 181.3 kW @ 1,976 engine rpm
Drawbar power, unballasted238.0 hp · 177.5 kW

Source · OECD test report 1836, 1999

How much fuel does an MX 270 burn per hour?

Measured on OECD Test 1836 (tested as the MX 270 (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 1836
Test conditionFuel per hour
Maximum PTO powerPTO 202.0 kW (270.9 hp) at 912 rpm55.98 L/h 14.79 gal/h
Rated engine speedPTO 177.1 kW (237.5 hp) at 1,014 rpm50.06 L/h 13.22 gal/h
Standard PTO speedPTO 181.3 kW (243.1 hp) at 999 rpm51.27 L/h 13.54 gal/h
75% load, 50% loadNot on record for this test

Source · OECD Test 1836

Common questions about the Case-IH MX 270

Is an MX 270 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?

The Case-IH MX 270 is four-wheel drive (4WD).

What PTO does an MX 270 have?

An MX 270 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/4"- 20 teilig shaft.

What implements will an MX 270 run?

Size PTO implements from the measured 270.9 hp at the shaft, not the brochure figure.

Sources and how this page was built

Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1836; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX270”.

Sources checked

14 SEP 2026

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Sources

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. OECD Code 2 test report 2/1 836: Case IH MX 270 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1836 · published 1999-07-26 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
  3. Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH MX240 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90522 · revision 981164. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
  4. Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH MX270 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90529 · revision 981169. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document