Case IH Maxxum 125
Utility Tractor · 2025
Overview
The Case IH Maxxum 125 provides the power and durability required for working farm operations. With 125 horsepower (105 PTO HP), it handles demanding implements and attachments effectively. The semi-powershift transmission delivers reliable power transfer.
Owner Ratings
Based on 22 owner reviews
Best For
- ✓Working farms and agricultural operations
- ✓Heavy implements and PTO-driven equipment
- ✓Rotary cutters and brush hogs
- ✓PTO-driven implements
- ✓3-point implements up to 8945 lbs
Not Ideal For
- ✗Properties with limited storage space
- ✗Operators seeking low purchase cost
Key Features
125 HP FPT 4.5L 4-cyl diesel
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
ActiveDrive 4/8 or CVXDrive
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
up to 39.6 gpm
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
8
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
945 lb 3PH lift opt
Ready for attachments and heavy lifting tasks.
Tier 4 Final
A standout feature enhancing overall performance.
Maxxum Series
Maxxum tractors are multipurpose mid-range machines for fieldwork, loader operation, hay production, and transport. The series combines multiple transmission options with strong hydraulic flow and practical hitch choices for mixed farm operations.
Engine Output and PTO Power
Case IH lists Maxxum official ratings at 116–150 engine HP and 95–125 PTO HP, covering core mixed-farm applications without stepping into higher-frame row-crop classes. Engine architecture includes 4.5 L 4-cylinder and 6.7 L 6-cylinder FPT options, giving operators a choice between compact and higher-displacement configurations. Published power-boost figures reach up to 24 HP on 4-cylinder models and up to 17 HP on the 6-cylinder model, supporting transient load spikes during demanding PTO or drawbar tasks.
- •Engine power range: 116–150 HP
- •PTO range: 95–125 PTO HP
- •Engine options: 4.5 L (4-cyl) or 6.7 L (6-cyl)
- •Power boost up to 24 HP (4-cyl models)
- •Power boost up to 17 HP (6-cyl model)
Three Transmission Architectures
Maxxum is one of the most transmission-flexible Case IH families in this size class. Officially, buyers can choose ActiveDrive 4 semi-powershift, ActiveDrive 8 dual-clutch, or CVXDrive continuously variable transmission. This gives strong matching options for repetitive loader shuttle cycles, mixed fieldwork, and road transport. CVXDrive prioritizes seamless speed control and automatic ratio management, while ActiveDrive variants maintain familiar stepped-gearing behavior. The range lets operations standardize on one chassis while tailoring drivability to operator preference and workload mix.
- •ActiveDrive 4 semi-powershift available
- •ActiveDrive 8 dual-clutch available
- •CVXDrive continuously variable transmission available
- •2WD option available on ActiveDrive 4 configurations
Hydraulic Flow for Implements
Hydraulic output is a major Maxxum strength. Case IH publishes up to 39.6 gpm maximum hydraulic capacity, with model-dependent pump configurations by transmission family. ActiveDrive 4 can be configured at 22.7 gpm fixed or 31.9 gpm optional PFC, ActiveDrive 8 at 22.7 gpm fixed or 39.6 gpm PFC, and CVXDrive with 39.6 gpm PFC. This coverage supports both intermittent loader demand and continuous-flow implement needs, while allowing operators to match pump type to cost and duty cycle.
- •Maximum hydraulic capacity: up to 39.6 gpm
- •ActiveDrive 4: 22.7 gpm fixed or 31.9 gpm optional PFC
- •ActiveDrive 8: 22.7 gpm fixed or 39.6 gpm PFC
- •CVXDrive: 39.6 gpm PFC
PTO and Hitch Practicality
Maxxum integrates straightforward PTO and hitch choices for fast implement turnover. Official specs list standard 540 and 1,000 rpm rear PTO with a reversible shaft for quick speed changes. Rear hitch capacity is published at 6,900 lb with standard cylinders and up to 8,945 lb with optional larger cylinders. Those figures place Maxxum solidly in the heavy mixed-use bracket for hay tools, planting support implements, and loader-associated rear attachments, while keeping maneuverability above larger-frame classes.
- •Rear PTO speeds: 540 and 1,000 rpm standard
- •Rear hitch standard lift: 6,900 lb
- •Rear hitch optional lift: 8,945 lb
- •Two to four rear remotes available
What Owners Say
- •The Maxxum 125 is the sweet spot in the series for mixed-farm operations and contractors
- •CVXDrive option provides infinite speed control for precise planting and all field work
- •Case IH reliability is a consistent theme across multi-year owner reviews and reports
- •CommandARM controls reduce operator fatigue significantly on long operating days
- •Excellent hydraulic flow handles loader, rear hitch, and remote cylinders simultaneously
Complete Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Gross Horsepower | 125 HP |
| PTO Horsepower | 105 HP |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Displacement | 4.5L |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged |
| Transmission & Drive | |
| Transmission Type | Semi-Powershift |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Hydraulics & Hitch | |
| Hydraulic Flow | 31.9 GPM |
| 3-Point Hitch | Category III |
| Lift Capacity | 8,945 lbs |
| PTO | |
| PTO Type | Independent |
| PTO Speed | 540/1000 RPM |
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| Specification | Case IH Maxxum 125 | — | — |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Gross HP | 125 HP | — | — |
| PTO HP | 105 HP | — | — |
| Cylinders | 4 | — | — |
| Displacement | 4.5L | — | — |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | — | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — | — |
| Transmission & Drive | |||
| Transmission | Semi-Powershift | — | — |
| Drive Type | 4WD | — | — |
| Hydraulics & Hitch | |||
| Hydraulic Flow | 31.9 GPM | — | — |
| 3-Point Hitch | Category III | — | — |
| Lift Capacity | 8,945 lbs | — | — |
| PTO | |||
| PTO Type | Independent | — | — |
| PTO Speed | 540/1000 RPM | — | — |
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP From | $104,000 | — | — |
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Get More From Your Case IH Maxxum 125
Owning it is just the start. These guides cover the attachments, upkeep, and equipment that fit this tractor.
Attachment Compatibility
Match implements by hitch, PTO, and hydraulics.
Read guide3-Point Hitch Guide
Categories, pin sizes, and how to attach implements.
Read guidePTO Attachments Guide
How the PTO works and the implements it drives.
Read guideHydraulic Remotes
Add and troubleshoot rear remotes.
Read guideFarm Fuel Storage
Store and transfer diesel on your property.
Read guideFarm Backup Power
Run a PTO generator off this tractor.
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