The Case IH MX170 Maxxum tractor hydraulic capacity is 25.5 gal | 96.5 L, pump flow is 28 gpm | 106.0 lpm, and hydraulic pressure is 2950 psi | 203.4 bar.
Hydraulic Capacity25.5 gal | 96.5 L
Hydraulic Flow28 gpm | 106.0 lpm
Pressure2950 psi | 203.4 bar
Hydraulic Typeclosed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)
Valves / Remotes2 to 4
Lift Capacity14,737 lbs | 6684 kg
Case IH MX170 Maxxum Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
Hydraulic type
closed center pressure-flow compensated (PFC)
Hydraulic capacity
25.5 gal | 96.5 L
Hydraulic pressure
2950 psi | 203.4 bar
Pump flow
28 gpm | 106.0 lpm
Total hydraulic flow
31.6 gpm | 119.6 lpm
Hydraulic valves
2 to 4
Case IH MX170 Maxxum Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
Rear hitch type
II/III/IIIN
Rear hitch control
electronic lower link
Rear lift at 24 inches
14,737 lbs | 6684 kg
Case IH MX170 Maxxum Useful Hydraulic Calculations
Pump flow per gallon of hydraulic capacity
1.1 gpm per gal
Hydraulic tank turnover estimate
about 0.9 minutes at rated pump flow
Total flow vs pump flow
112.9% of listed pump flow
Rear lift per pump gpm
526.3 lb per gpm
Rear lift per hydraulic gallon
577.9 lb per gal
Estimated hydraulic horsepower
about 48.2 hydraulic hp from listed pressure and pump flow
Metric capacity vs pump flow
96.5 L capacity with 28 gpm pump flow
Case IH MX170 Maxxum Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Hydraulic capacity comparison
This model
25.5 gal
Average
42 gal
Low
22 gal
High
80 gal
Pump flow comparison
This model
28 gpm
Average
50 gpm
Low
25 gpm
High
90 gpm
Hydraulic pressure comparison
This model
2,950 psi
Average
3,100 psi
Low
2,600 psi
High
3,700 psi
Rear lift comparison
This model
14,737 lb
Average
15,500 lb
Low
9,000 lb
High
26,000 lb
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
Case IH MX170 Maxxum Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
Steering
Power steering
Brakes
Hydraulic wet disc brakes
Case IH MX170 Maxxum Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Is the Case IH MX170 Maxxum hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Case IH MX170 Maxxum lists 25.5 gal | 96.5 L of hydraulic capacity, which is below the 42 gal benchmark for this group. Real talk: that is not automatically bad, but it gives you less oil volume as a heat buffer during loader work, hydraulic motors or long remote use.
Will the Case IH MX170 Maxxum hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 28 gpm | 106.0 lpm pump flow, below the 50 gpm benchmark for this group. Expect hydraulic functions to be steady rather than fast, especially with loaders or big cylinders.
What does the Case IH MX170 Maxxum hydraulic pressure tell you?
The pressure spec is 2950 psi | 203.4 bar, close to the 3,100 psi benchmark. That is a normal working-pressure number for this tractor category.
What matters most for loader speed on the Case IH MX170 Maxxum?
On the Case IH MX170 Maxxum, 28 gpm | 106.0 lpm pump flow points to slower loader and cylinder movement, 2,950 psi pressure affects force more than speed, and 14,737 lb listed lift is the number to watch for implement weight. Flow is the speed number; pressure and lift are the force numbers.
How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the Case IH MX170 Maxxum?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 28 gpm flow, 2,950 psi pressure, 14,737 lb listed lift, and 2 to 4 remote/valve listing. That combination is more likely to feel slow on loaders, rear remotes and large cylinders, normal on pressure for the class, and has less oil volume to absorb heat during long hydraulic jobs, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Case IH MX170 Maxxum rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 14,737 lbs | 6684 kg, close to the 15,500 lb benchmark. It is in the normal range, so implement length and ballast matter as much as the headline lift number.
Are the Case IH MX170 Maxxum hydraulic remotes enough?
The Case IH MX170 Maxxum remote/valve listing is 2 to 4. Because that wording may be optional or configuration-dependent, treat it as a setup check before buying an implement that needs rear hydraulic outlets.
Will the Case IH MX170 Maxxum hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 25.5 gal of hydraulic capacity, 28 gpm flow, 2,950 psi pressure, and about 48.2 hydraulic hp by the pressure-flow estimate. That is a fairly normal flow-to-oil-volume relationship for mixed tractor work.
How much hydraulic power does the Case IH MX170 Maxxum make on paper?
Using 2,950 psi and 28 gpm, the rough pressure-flow estimate is about 48.2 hydraulic hp. That is a serious hydraulic power figure for demanding hydraulic functions. It is a comparison number, not engine horsepower.
What do the Case IH MX170 Maxxum hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is II/III/IIIN, hitch control is electronic lower link, and listed lift is 14,737 lbs | 6684 kg. For real implement choice, hitch category gets it connected, lift capacity gets it raised, and hydraulic flow gets cylinders moving at a usable speed.
Official information note
Hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, valves, remotes and lift specs can vary by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, hydraulic oil dipstick/sight glass, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
