Case IH MX 3210-4240

At the end of 1993, English Case IH tractors underwent a minor update, during which the hood design was adapted to be similar to the Maxxum and Magnum models. The 454, introduced in 1970, had evolved through many small updates into the MX 3200 and 4200 series. The biggest change in development had been the XL cab in the early 1980s. The cab remained almost unchanged. In the 95 series, digital instrumentation and a gray interior color had been introduced. Now there was no new change even in that regard, but the long-awaited update by the European majority had been achieved: the gear levers previously located on the left side, according to British practice, had finally been eliminated. Overall, however, the cab was starting to become outdated. The most urgently desired improvements were better sound insulation and an adjustable steering wheel. In Finland, forestry cabs were built.

The model range was now divided into two series: the former models 395–595 formed the MX 3200 series, and the 695–995 were named the MX 4200 series. The technical difference was a 280 mm clutch in the 3200 series and a 304 mm clutch in the 4200 series. The lifting capacity was greater than before in all models. In the smallest models, without auxiliary cylinders, the lifting capacity was 2450 kg, and in the larger ones 2900–3200 kg. The 3210 was available only with an LP (i.e., Lux) cab. In other models, the XL cab was an option, and in Finland it was standard in the 4200 series. Air conditioning and an air-suspended seat were now available as optional extras. The lifting mechanism was always mechanical, with sensing done through the push rod. The engines had been finely tuned, resulting in an improvement in torque increase percentages to 20–21 percent. Pressure lubrication of the transmission had been improved, and the final drive was new. The handbrake, previously a transmission brake, was replaced by a hydraulically electrically engaged disc brake.

In the summer of 1997, improved models were introduced, known in Finland as the Pro. The lifting capacity was slightly increased with larger auxiliary cylinders, draft arms were reinforced, the hood could be lifted upwards, and the fuel tank of the 4200 series was larger than before. The turbocharged engine of the 4240 model received 2 more horsepower.

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