CaseIHModel A
CaseIH 5240 Maxxum
Agricultural
- power
- 100 hp
- displacement
- 359 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Agricultural
CaseIH 5240 Maxxum vs CaseIH 956 XL
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CaseIHModel B
CaseIH 956 XL
Agricultural
- power
- 95 hp
- displacement
- 358 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 16
CaseIHCaseIH 5240 Maxxum
vs
CaseIHCaseIH 956 XL
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Agricultural
Engine Power
▲ 5240 Maxxum higher · +5 hp (+5%)5240 Maxxum100 hp
956 XL95 hp
Median Agricultural Tractor110 hp
5240 Maxxum is in the 44th percentile; 956 XL is in the 40th · 1,028 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 5240 Maxxum higher · +1 ci (<1%)5240 Maxxum359 ci
956 XL358 ci
Median Agricultural Tractor336 ci
5240 Maxxum is in the 55th percentile; 956 XL is in the 54th · 1,083 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied5240 Maxxum6
956 XL6
Median Agricultural Tractor5.5
5240 Maxxum is in the 74th percentile; 956 XL is in the 74th · 1,130 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied5240 Maxxum16
956 XL16
Median Agricultural Tractor16
5240 Maxxum is in the 50th percentile; 956 XL is in the 50th · 972 models
5240 Maxxum (A)956 XL (B)Median Agricultural Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH 5240 Maxxum | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | CaseIH | Same |
| Model | 5240 Maxxum | 956 XL | — |
| Category | Agricultural | Agricultural | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH 5240 Maxxum | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Cummins (CDC) | International Harvester | — |
| Model | Not recorded | D-358 | — |
| Power Output | 100hp | 95hp | ▲ 5240 Maxxum+5 hp · +5% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,200RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 359ci | 358ci | ▲ 5240 Maxxum+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 4in | 3.9in | ▲ 5240 Maxxum+0.1 in · +3% |
| Stroke | 4.7in | 5.1in | ▲ 956 XL+0.4 in · +9% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH 5240 Maxxum | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchronized | Total-synchron (IH-Made) | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH 5240 Maxxum | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 171in | 165in | ▲ 5240 Maxxum+6 in · +4% |
| Width | Not recorded | 90.8in | — |
| Height | 106in | 109in | ▲ 956 XL+3 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 9,787lb | 9,458lb | ▲ 5240 Maxxum+329 lb · +3% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH 5240 Maxxum | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | CaseIH 5240 Maxxum | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 1 | 540rpm | Not recorded | — |
| Speed 2 | 1,000rpm | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH 5240 Maxxum | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Category | II | II | Same |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
| Hitch Capacity | 7,695lb | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH 5240 Maxxum | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH 5240 Maxxum | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH 5240 Maxxum | CaseIH 956 XL | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cab | Cab | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 110 hpA · 44th percentile (100 hp)B · 40th percentile (95 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 336 ciA · 55th percentile (359 ci)B · 54th percentile (358 ci)
Cylinders
median 5.5A · 74th percentile (6)B · 74th percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 16A · 50th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 10,914 lbA · 43rd percentile (9,787 lb)B · 42nd percentile (9,458 lb)
A · 5240 MaxxumB · 956 XLMedian Agricultural Tractor