The Case IH MXM175 Maxxum tractor engine horsepower is 174 hp | 129.8 kW, PTO horsepower is 145 hp | 108.1 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 123.6 hp | 92.2 kW.
Case IH MXM175 Maxxum Horsepower Specs
| Engine horsepower | 174 hp | 129.8 kW |
|---|---|
| PTO horsepower claimed | 145 hp | 108.1 kW |
| PTO horsepower tested | 160.8 hp | 119.9 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower tested | 123.6 hp | 92.2 kW |
Case IH MXM175 Maxxum Useful Horsepower Calculations
| PTO-to-engine power transfer | 83.3% of engine hp reaches the PTO |
|---|---|
| Drawbar-to-engine power transfer | 71% of engine hp reaches the drawbar |
| Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio | 85.2% drawbar hp vs PTO hp |
| Engine size per PTO horsepower | 3.1 ci per PTO hp |
| PTO horsepower per liter | 19.3 PTO hp per L |
| Engine size per engine horsepower | 2.6 ci per engine hp |
| Engine horsepower per liter | 23.2 engine hp per L |
| Fuel tank per PTO horsepower | 0.7 gal per PTO hp |
| Rated speed per PTO horsepower | 15.2 rpm per PTO hp |
Case IH MXM175 Maxxum Engine Specs
| Engine type | turbocharged intercooled diesel |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 456 ci | 7.5 L |
| Bore and stroke | 4.40×5.00 inches | 112 x 127 mm |
| Compression | 17.0:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
Case IH MXM175 Maxxum Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Fuel capacity | 105 gal | 397.4 L |
|---|---|
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Case IH MXM175 Maxxum Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Displacement comparison
Rated RPM comparison
Engine size per PTO HP
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Case IH MXM175 Maxxum Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Case IH MXM175 Maxxum have?
The listed engine output is 174 hp, below the 210 hp benchmark average. That is a lower-power result, so the smarter match is lighter implements and jobs that do not demand more than about 174 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Case IH MXM175 Maxxum have?
The listed PTO output is 145 hp, below the 175 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 145 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Case IH MXM175 Maxxum have?
The listed drawbar output is 123.6 hp, below the 150 hp benchmark average. For pulling work, the safer assumption is about 123.6 hp at the drawbar before soil, ballast and tire limits are considered.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Case IH MXM175 Maxxum?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 83.3%, from 174 engine hp to 145 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Case IH MXM175 Maxxum for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 71%, from 174 engine hp to 123.6 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Case IH MXM175 Maxxum better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 85.2% of PTO output, comparing 123.6 drawbar hp with 145 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Case IH MXM175 Maxxum engine?
The engine displacement is 456 ci, below the 520 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the Case IH MXM175 Maxxum engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 3.1 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 456 ci and 145 PTO hp. That is close to the normal benchmark for this category.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Case IH MXM175 Maxxum make?
The output density is about 19.3 PTO hp per liter, using 145 PTO hp and 7.5 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.

