- 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 270 Full specifications
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.
Measured at the PTO shaft
270.9 hp
Brochure claimed 275.2 hp difference −2%
Source · OECD Test 1836, measured
- 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 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.
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.
| Make & model | Consolidated Diesel Co. 6TAA-8304 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 4 |
| Displacement | 504.5 ci · 8.27 L |
| Aspiration | supercharged |
| Max torque | 928 lb·ft · 1,258 N·m @ 1,301 rpmSource 4 |
| Injection | Direct injectionSource 4 |
| Electrical system | 12 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.
| System | Closed centreSource 2 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 44.5 gpm · 168.3 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,408 psi · 235 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Rear PTO | 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/4"- 20 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX270”
What transmission does an MX 270 have?
Transmission specifications for the MX 270 are below.
| Clutch | Wet Case-IH multi-plate clutch integrated in the transmission |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic Eaton steering with two double-acting steering cylinders |
| Top speed | 24.9 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.
| Unladen weight | 22,818 lb · 10,350 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 | 237.8 in · 6,040 mm |
| Width | 120.0 in · 3,048 mm |
| Height | 125.8 in · 3,195 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 MX270”
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”.
| PTO power, maximum | 270.9 hp at 912 PTO rpm · 202.0 kW @ 1,800 engine rpm |
|---|---|
| PTO power, rated engine speed | 237.5 hp at 1,014 PTO rpm · 177.1 kW @ 2,001 engine rpm |
| PTO power, standard PTO speed | 243.1 hp at 999 PTO rpm · 181.3 kW @ 1,976 engine rpm |
| Drawbar power, unballasted | 238.0 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).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 202.0 kW (270.9 hp) at 912 rpm | 55.98 L/h 14.79 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 177.1 kW (237.5 hp) at 1,014 rpm | 50.06 L/h 13.22 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 181.3 kW (243.1 hp) at 999 rpm | 51.27 L/h 13.54 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1836
Which tractors compare with an MX 270?
Within 10% of its 270.9 hp at the PTO (measured), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- New Holland T 8030268.7 hp PTO, claimed · 2006–2011Side by side with the MX 270 →
- John Deere 8430273.4 hp PTO, claimed · 2006–2009Side by side with the MX 270 →
- Fendt 926 Vario267.4 hp PTO, measured · 2002–2006Side by side with the MX 270 →
- Case-IH 9260266.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1990–1994Side by side with the MX 270 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 8480265.5 hp PTO, claimed · 2004–2008Side by side with the MX 270 →
- J.I. Case 4894253.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1984–1985Side by side with the MX 270 →
Everything else people ask
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.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1836; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX240”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX270”.
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
- 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
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH MX240 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90522 · revision 981164. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH MX270 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90529 · revision 981169. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document