- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- Lab tested ×1
- 2002–2005
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Case-IH MX 285 Full specifications
CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-I) six-cylinder diesel or Consolidated Diesel 6TAA-8304. The manufacturer claimed 283.1 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 2190 measured 276.1 hp at the PTO of the MX 285 (4 WD).
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
283.1 hp
211.1 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”, claimed
- Weight
- 24,449 lb
- 3-point lift
- 19,872 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 43.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 24.9 mph
Case-IH MX 285 specs: key facts
The Case-IH MX 285 was built from 2002 to 2005.
Only one version of the Case-IH MX 285 has a laboratory test on record: the MX 285 (4 WD) produced 205.9 kW (276.1 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 2190.Source 2
The Case-IH MX 285 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 211.1 kW (283.1 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Case-IH MX 285 is four-wheel drive (4WD).Source 2
The Case-IH MX 285 has a CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-I) engine, a 6-cylinder 8.27 L diesel unit.
The Case-IH MX 285 weighs 11,090 kg (24,449 lb) unladen.
The Case-IH MX 285 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Case-IH MX 285 lifts 9,014 kg (19,872 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Case-IH MX 285 delivers 162.7 L/min (43.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”
How much horsepower does an MX 285 have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 2190 measured 276.1 hp at the PTO of the MX 285 (4 WD). For the MX 285 as a whole the figure is the 283.1 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”; OECD test report 2190, 2004
What engine is in an MX 285?
An MX 285 has a CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-I), a 6-cylinder 8.27 L diesel engine. MX 285 (4 WD) tractors have a Consolidated Diesel 6TAA-8304.
| Make & model | CUMMINS 6 TAA-8304 (TIER-I) |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 504.5 ci · 8.27 L |
| Max torque | 946 lb·ft · 1,283 N·m @ 1,402 rpm |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”
How much will an MX 285 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
An MX 285 lifts 19,872 lb (9,014 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| System | Closed centreSource 2 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 43.0 gpm · 162.7 L/min |
| Pressure | 3,024 psi · 208.5 bar |
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Lift at ends | 19,872 lb · 9,014 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpmEngages under load |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 21 teilig |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”
What transmission does an MX 285 have?
Transmission specifications for the MX 285 are below.
| Clutch | Oil-immersed Case-IH multi-plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic full-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 MX285”
How much does an MX 285 weigh?
An MX 285 weighs 24,449 lb (11,090 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 24,449 lb · 11,090 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 · 3,005 mm |
| Length | 227.6 in · 5,780 mm |
| Width | 101.8 in · 2,585 mm |
| Height | 127.6 in · 3,240 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 MX285”
How much fuel does an MX 285 burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 2190 (tested as the MX 285 (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 205.9 kW (276.1 hp) at 853 rpm | 55.75 L/h 14.73 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 180.6 kW (242.2 hp) at 1,003 rpm | 51.50 L/h 13.60 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 180.6 kW (242.2 hp) at 1,003 rpm | 51.50 L/h 13.60 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 2190
Which tractors compare with an MX 285?
Within 10% of its 242.24 hp at the PTO (claimed), the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- New Holland T 8020245.7 hp PTO, claimed · 2006–2011Side by side with the MX 285 →
- New Holland TG 255245.9 hp PTO, claimed · 2002–2005Side by side with the MX 285 →
- Massey Ferguson MF 8470246.9 hp PTO, claimed · 2004–2008Side by side with the MX 285 →
- John Deere 8330248.75 hp PTO, claimed · 2006–2009Side by side with the MX 285 →
- Case-IH MX 240235.2 hp PTO, measured · 1999–2002Side by side with the MX 285 →
- John Deere 8310 T235.1 hp PTO, claimed · 2000–2002Side by side with the MX 285 →
Everything else people ask
Is an MX 285 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Case-IH MX 285 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does an MX 285 have?
An MX 285 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 21 teilig shaft.
Where this page comes from
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 2190; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX285”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 187: New Holland TG 255 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2187 · published 2004-10-25 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 190: Case IH MX 285 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2190 · published 2004-10-25 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH MX285 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90528 · revision 983930. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document