Case IH Maxxum 145 Multicontroller review

• Very frugal engine • Lots of options for hydraulics, spools and controls. • A comprehensive ‘drivers’ tractor • Full ISOBUS compatibility • Can be specced from new with the full Case IH Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) autosteer and guidance package.

An FPT stage IV common rail 24 valve turbo’s and intercooled 4 cylinder engine propels the Maxxum 145 Multicontroller, with a 145 hp output at rated engine speed of 2200 rpm which provides a maximum engine power with Power Management of 175 hp at 1800 rpm. This is traditionally 6 cylinder territory, but the four pot unit performs as well as the 6 cylinder equivalent, with the consequent advantage of a weight reduction. Case IH also offers the Maxxum 150 Multicontroller for those customers who still prefer a 6 cylinder engine in a tractor of this size.

Climb up the four steps though the rear hinged single piece door into the four-post cab, and you enter a calm, if slightly beige environment. Existing Maxxum users will be familiar with the layout and colour scheme, with the controls well laid out around the armrest multicontroller, with electric spool controls and joystick falling easily to hand. It’s quiet cab in operation, and with the push out pick up hitch, there is no need for the operator to be craning their neck to see if the trailer is hitched on.

In base spec the Maxxum 145 Multicontroller comes with an 86l/min fixed displacement hydraulic pump. If that’s not enough you can spec a 150l/min closed centre load sensing pump, which ups the lift capacity from a decent 7115kg to 7864kg of lift. Up to four electro hydraulic rear remote valves and Power Beyond can be specified instead of the 3 mechanical rear remote valves.