- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- Lab tested ×1
- 2002–2005
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 230 specs: hp, weight, years
CUMMINS 6 TAA-830 (Tier-I) six-cylinder diesel or Consolidated Diesel 6TAA-830. The manufacturer claimed 230.8 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2186 measured 216.6 hp at the PTO of the MX 230 (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 192.0 hp — 16.8% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
230.8 hp
172.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX230”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 20,111 lb
- 3-point lift
- 17,939 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 38.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Case-IH MX 230 specs: key facts
The Case-IH MX 230 was built from 2002 to 2005.
Only one version of the Case-IH MX 230 has a laboratory test on record: the MX 230 (4 WD) produced 161.5 kW (216.6 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2186.Source 2
The Case-IH MX 230 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 172.1 kW (230.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Case-IH MX 230 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 2
The Case-IH MX 230 has a CUMMINS 6 TAA-830 (Tier-I) engine, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L diesel unit.
The Case-IH MX 230 weighs 9,122 kg (20,111 lb) unladen.
The Case-IH MX 230 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Case-IH MX 230 lifts 8,137 kg (17,939 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Case-IH MX 230 delivers 146.1 L/min (38.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX230”
How much horsepower does an MX 230 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2186 measured 216.6 hp at the PTO of the MX 230 (4 WD). For the MX 230 as a whole the figure is the 230.8 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX230”; OECD test report 2186, 2004
What engine is in an MX 230?
An MX 230 has a CUMMINS 6 TAA-830 (Tier-I), a 6-cylinder 8.27 L diesel engine. MX 230 (4 WD) tractors have a Consolidated Diesel 6TAA-830.
| Make & model | CUMMINS 6 TAA-830 (Tier-I) |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 504.5 ci · 8.27 L |
| Max torque | 778 lb·ft · 1,055 N·m @ 1,301 rpm |
| Injection | high pressure injection with electronic Bosch injection pump |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX230”
How much will an MX 230 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An MX 230 lifts 17,939 lb (8,137 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centreSource 2 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 38.6 gpm · 146.1 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,024 psi · 208.5 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Lift at ends | 17,939 lb · 8,137 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 2,000 engine rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 44 mm, 20 splinesSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX230”
What transmission does an MX 230 have?
Transmission specifications for the MX 230 are below.
| Clutch | Oil-immersed Case-IH multi-plate clutch with nine plates |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic multi-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 MX230”
How much does an MX 230 weigh?
An MX 230 weighs 20,111 lb (9,122 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 20,111 lb · 9,122 kg |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 30,865 lb · 14,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 118.3 in · 3,005 mm |
| Length | 224.0 in · 5,690 mm |
| Width | 120.0–150.0 in · 3,048–3,810 mm |
| Height | 124.0 in · 3,150 mm |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 in · 350 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0–129.0 in · 1,626–3,277 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX230”
What oil does an MX 230 take, and how much?
An MX 230 engine takes 20.1 qt (19.0 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 20.1 qt · 19.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX230” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission & hydraulic | 181.8 qt · 172.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX230” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 13.0 qt · 12.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX230” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 26.4 qt · 25.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX230” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does an MX 230 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2186 (tested as the MX 230 (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 161.5 kW (216.6 hp) at 852 rpm | 47.61 L/h 12.58 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 143.2 kW (192.0 hp) at 1,003 rpm | 47.03 L/h 12.42 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 143.2 kW (192.0 hp) at 1,003 rpm | 47.03 L/h 12.42 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2186
Which tractors compare with an MX 230?
Within 10% of its 230.8 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-IH 7240 Magnum230.8 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1997Side by side with the MX 230 →
- Agco DT-200A231.7 hp engine, claimed · 2005–2008Side by side with the MX 230 →
- Case-IH 9240231.7 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1994Side by side with the MX 230 →
- Massey Ferguson 8460232 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2008Side by side with the MX 230 →
- John Deere 8310232 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the MX 230 →
- Fendt 724 Vario233 hp engine, claimed · from 2011Side by side with the MX 230 →
Common questions about the Case-IH MX 230
Is an MX 230 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Case-IH MX 230 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an MX 230 have?
An MX 230 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 44 mm, 20 splines shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2186; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX230”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 183: New Holland TG 210 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2183 · published 2004-10-25 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 186: Case IH MX 230 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2186 · published 2004-10-25 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH MX230 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90519 · revision 983923. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document