Assembled at the Racine plant in Wisconsin, the Case IH Magnum was the first new joint venture between the merged Case and International Harvester companies.

Branded under the slogan of ‘Magnum means more’, the Magnum was unveiled in 1987 and comprised of 4 models 7110,7120,7130 with the 7140 topping the range. 

Power for the Magnum 7120 is supplied by a mighty turbocharged Cummins 8.3l engine.

Designed by Cummins, in partnership with Case IH, these engines were designated as the C series and were used in both Case tractors and combines, as well as marine and industrial applications. 

In fact, a 5.9 litre engine was also designed for the smaller Maxxum range, known as the B series.

The C6T-830 engine of the Magnum is known for its lugging power, longevity and high torque, and produces a distinctive growl on these tractors.

Turbocharged with a 24valve cylinder head, it produces 205hp, at its ease, on the Magnum 7130.

The transmission boasts a straight line 18 speed full powershift, complete with park gear, all controlled by a single lever which can sometimes prove to be quite stiff after time as they area linkages, requiring extra muscle shifting from forward to reverse.

Early models had a restrictive 2 speed reverse, which was quickly updated to 4 gears, with a further creeper option also available.

Worthy of note is that reverse can be selected without using the clutch. 

Closed hydraulics can pump out 110l/min while the CAT3 rear linkage can hoist just over 7tons. 1000 speed PTO was standard, with 540rpm being an optional extra. 

The fibreglass bonnet of the Magnum, with its black Case International decals, is hinged at the nose cone, opening up and away from the cab, while side panels open forward for convenient daily routine checks.

Entry to the cab is a through the single left hand door that opens liberally.

Great forward vision is granted thanks to a large front windscreen free of any cross members.

A side mounted exhaust, which was uncommon at the time, further boosted forward vision.

The filling point of the 360 litre diesel tank is located on the mudguard.

Both downward and sideward rear visibility is quite good.

However, a low set rear cab line, with its built in air conditioning unit, hinders upward or higher implements when looking out the rear window which taller operators may find restrictive. 

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