The Case IH MX215 Magnum tractor engine horsepower is 221 hp | 164.8 kW, PTO horsepower is 175 hp | 130.5 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 151.54 hp | 113.0 kW.
Engine HP221 hp | 164.8 kW
PTO HP175 hp | 130.5 kW
Drawbar HP151.54 hp | 113.0 kW
PTO Transfer79.2%
Torque1403 lb-ft | 1902.5 Nm
Displacement504.5 ci | 8.3 L
Case IH MX215 Magnum Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
221 hp | 164.8 kW
PTO horsepower claimed
175 hp | 130.5 kW
PTO horsepower tested
215.81 hp | 160.9 kW
Drawbar horsepower tested
151.54 hp | 113.0 kW
Case IH MX215 Magnum Useful Horsepower Calculations
PTO-to-engine power transfer
79.2% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Drawbar-to-engine power transfer
68.6% of engine hp reaches the drawbar
Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio
86.6% drawbar hp vs PTO hp
Engine size per PTO horsepower
2.9 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter
21.1 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower
2.3 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter
26.6 engine hp per L
Torque per PTO horsepower
8 lb-ft per PTO hp
Fuel tank per PTO horsepower
1 gal per PTO hp
Case IH MX215 Magnum Engine Specs
Engine type
intercooled turbocharged diesel
Displacement
504.5 ci | 8.3 L
Bore and stroke
4.488×5.315 inches | 114 x 135 mm
Compression
17:1
Rated RPM
2000
Torque
1403 lb-ft | 1902.5 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Case IH MX215 Magnum Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
180 gal | 681.3 L
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Case IH MX215 Magnum Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
221 hp
Average
210 hp
Low
120 hp
High
380 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
175 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
151.5 hp
Average
150 hp
Low
85 hp
High
280 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
504.5 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Torque comparison
This model
1,403 lb-ft
Average
700 lb-ft
Low
350 lb-ft
High
1,250 lb-ft
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,000 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
2.9 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/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 MX215 Magnum Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Case IH MX215 Magnum have?
The listed engine output is 221 hp, close to the 210 hp benchmark average. That puts the tractor in a normal working range for this benchmark group, with 221 hp as the main engine number.
How much PTO horsepower does the Case IH MX215 Magnum have?
The listed PTO output is 175 hp, close to the 175 hp benchmark average. Use 175 PTO hp as the practical implement-sizing number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Case IH MX215 Magnum have?
The listed drawbar output is 151.5 hp, close to the 150 hp benchmark average. It gives a realistic pulling-power figure of about 151.5 hp.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Case IH MX215 Magnum?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 79.2%, from 221 engine hp to 175 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Case IH MX215 Magnum for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 68.6%, from 221 engine hp to 151.5 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Case IH MX215 Magnum better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 86.6% of PTO output, comparing 151.5 drawbar hp with 175 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Case IH MX215 Magnum engine?
The engine displacement is 504.5 ci, close to the 520 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
Is the Case IH MX215 Magnum engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 2.9 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 504.5 ci and 175 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Case IH MX215 Magnum make?
The output density is about 21.1 PTO hp per liter, using 175 PTO hp and 8.3 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
Official information note
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.
