🏷️ Basic Information Identification Make: Case IH Model: STX325 Product Type: Service Manual 👋 Introduction Market Position Market Segment: Heavy-duty agricultural tractor, articulated four-wheel drive. Competitive Analysis Competitors: John Deere 8R Series, New Holland T8 Series, AGCO Challenger MT Series. Key Features Intended Use: High-horsepower agricultural operations including primary tillage, planting, and heavy draft work. Target Audience: Professional farmers, agricultural contractors, and farm machinery maintenance technicians. 📋 Manual Details Coverage Areas Manual Content: Complete official full service repair manual Page Count Estimated Pages: Refer to official documentation for exact page count; typically hundreds of pages for agricultural equipment service manuals. Manual Type Type: Service and Repair Manual Language Language: English (Assumed based on product description; verify with seller) Format Format: PDF Download 📖 Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine Service: Detailed diagnostics, repair, and overhaul procedures for the engine system. Powertrain Service: Comprehensive coverage of transmission, drivetrain, and final drive systems. Hydraulic System Service: Repair and maintenance procedures for the hydraulic pump, valves, cylinders, and associated components. Electrical System Service: Wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, component testing, and repair for the electrical and electronic systems. Operator Station Service: Procedures for servicing the cabin, controls, seating, and HVAC system. Chassis And Frame Service: Maintenance and repair for the tractor chassis, steering system, and drawbar/hitch components. Braking System Service: Repair and adjustment procedures for the braking system. Cooling System Service: Maintenance and repair of the radiator, coolant lines, and fan assembly. Fuel System Service: Procedures for servicing the fuel tank, lines, filters, and injection system. Air Intake And Exhaust Service: Maintenance and repair of the air cleaner, turbocharger, and exhaust system. Procedures Included Troubleshooting: Extensive diagnostic trees and troubleshooting guides for identifying and resolving common and uncommon issues. Preventative Maintenance: Detailed schedules and procedures for routine maintenance tasks. Component Disassembly And Assembly: Step-by-step instructions for removing, overhauling, and reassembling all major and minor components. Torque Specifications: Precise torque values for all critical fasteners and bolts. Special Tool Identification: Identification and usage instructions for specialized tools required for repairs. Emission System Service: Procedures for servicing exhaust aftertreatment systems if applicable to the specific model year's emission standards. Safety Interlock System: Diagnostics and repair of safety interlock mechanisms. Climate Control Service: Maintenance and repair of the cab's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive, covering from basic maintenance to advanced component overhaul and system diagnostics. 📊 Manual Specifications File Format File Type: PDF Searchability: Typically text-searchable PDF for efficient information retrieval. Print Quality Printability: Designed for clear printing of text and diagrams. Binding Type Binding Type For Digital: N/A (Digital Download) Paper Type Paper Type For Printed Equivalent: N/A (Digital Download - print to desired paper) ⚙️ Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Manufacturer: Cummins (Typically for this era and model range, verify for specific STX325 build) Engine Model: Likely a Cummins QSX series engine (e.g., QSX15, verify for specific STX325 build) Engine Displacement: Likely 15.0 Liters (QSX15) (verify for specific STX325 build) Performance Rated Horsepower: Approximately 325 engine horsepower (verify for specific STX325 build) Peak Torque: Requires specific engine variant data; often in the range of 1200-1300 lb-ft for comparable Cummins QSX engines (verify). Fuel System Fuel Injection: Common Rail Fuel Injection (Typically for modern Cummins QSX engines) Emission Control: Tier 3 or Tier 4 emissions compliance (depending on model year and market; verify for specific STX325 build) 🔧 Transmission Standard Transmission Type: Powershift (e.g., 16x4 or 24x8 Powershift transmission, verify for specific STX325 build) Optional Optional Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) or a higher gear count powershift may have been available depending on options and model year (verify for specific STX325 build). Features Transmission Control: Electronic shift controls with auto-shifting capabilities. Pto Options: Standard PTO speeds (e.g., 1000 PTO RPM, potentially 540 PTO RPM with an adapter or as an option; verify). 📐 Dimensions Exterior Overall Length: Requires specific STX325 data; typically around 20-25 feet depending on configuration (verify). Overall Width: Requires specific STX325 data; typically around 8-10 feet without dual wheels (verify). Wheelbase: Requires specific STX325 data; typically around 12-14 feet for articulated tractors (verify). Weights Operating Weight: Likely in the range of 20,000-25,000 lbs (unballasted, verify). Maximum Allowable Weight: Requires specific STX325 data; significantly higher to allow for ballast and heavy implements (verify). 🛡️ Safety Features Ratings Operator Safety: ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) certified cab. Active Features Lighting: Standard work lighting (headlights, taillights, beacon, fender lights). Parking Brake: Independent parking brake system. Passive Features Seatbelts: Operator seatbelt for enhanced safety. Emergency Stop: May include an emergency engine shut-off feature. 💡 Technology Features Infotainment Cab Features: Basic HVAC, radio, and comfortable operator seating typical for the era. Driver Assistance Autosteer Readiness: Often equipped or pre-wired for GPS autosteer systems (e.g., Case IH AFS). Connectivity Telematics: May have provisions for telematics systems for remote monitoring and diagnostics (depending on options). 🔧 Maintenance...
John Deere 8R Series, New Holland T8 Series, AGCO Challenger MT Series.
Key Features
Intended Use:
High-horsepower agricultural operations including primary tillage, planting, and heavy draft work.
Target Audience:
Professional farmers, agricultural contractors, and farm machinery maintenance technicians.
📋 Manual Details
Coverage Areas
Manual Content:
Complete official full service repair manual
Page Count
Estimated Pages:
Refer to official documentation for exact page count; typically hundreds of pages for agricultural equipment service manuals.
Manual Type
Type:
Service and Repair Manual
Language
Language:
English (Assumed based on product description; verify with seller)
Format
Format:
PDF Download
📖 Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
Engine Service:
Detailed diagnostics, repair, and overhaul procedures for the engine system.
Powertrain Service:
Comprehensive coverage of transmission, drivetrain, and final drive systems.
Hydraulic System Service:
Repair and maintenance procedures for the hydraulic pump, valves, cylinders, and associated components.
Electrical System Service:
Wiring diagrams, troubleshooting, component testing, and repair for the electrical and electronic systems.
Operator Station Service:
Procedures for servicing the cabin, controls, seating, and HVAC system.
Chassis And Frame Service:
Maintenance and repair for the tractor chassis, steering system, and drawbar/hitch components.
Braking System Service:
Repair and adjustment procedures for the braking system.
Cooling System Service:
Maintenance and repair of the radiator, coolant lines, and fan assembly.
Fuel System Service:
Procedures for servicing the fuel tank, lines, filters, and injection system.
Air Intake And Exhaust Service:
Maintenance and repair of the air cleaner, turbocharger, and exhaust system.
Procedures Included
Troubleshooting:
Extensive diagnostic trees and troubleshooting guides for identifying and resolving common and uncommon issues.
Preventative Maintenance:
Detailed schedules and procedures for routine maintenance tasks.
Component Disassembly And Assembly:
Step-by-step instructions for removing, overhauling, and reassembling all major and minor components.
Torque Specifications:
Precise torque values for all critical fasteners and bolts.
Special Tool Identification:
Identification and usage instructions for specialized tools required for repairs.
Emission System Service:
Procedures for servicing exhaust aftertreatment systems if applicable to the specific model year's emission standards.
Safety Interlock System:
Diagnostics and repair of safety interlock mechanisms.
Climate Control Service:
Maintenance and repair of the cab's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
Technical Depth
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering from basic maintenance to advanced component overhaul and system diagnostics.
📊 Manual Specifications
File Format
File Type:
PDF
Searchability:
Typically text-searchable PDF for efficient information retrieval.
Print Quality
Printability:
Designed for clear printing of text and diagrams.
Binding Type
Binding Type For Digital:
N/A (Digital Download)
Paper Type
Paper Type For Printed Equivalent:
N/A (Digital Download - print to desired paper)
⚙️ Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Manufacturer:
Cummins (Typically for this era and model range, verify for specific STX325 build)
Engine Model:
Likely a Cummins QSX series engine (e.g., QSX15, verify for specific STX325 build)
Engine Displacement:
Likely 15.0 Liters (QSX15) (verify for specific STX325 build)
Performance
Rated Horsepower:
Approximately 325 engine horsepower (verify for specific STX325 build)
Peak Torque:
Requires specific engine variant data; often in the range of 1200-1300 lb-ft for comparable Cummins QSX engines (verify).
Fuel System
Fuel Injection:
Common Rail Fuel Injection (Typically for modern Cummins QSX engines)
Emission Control:
Tier 3 or Tier 4 emissions compliance (depending on model year and market; verify for specific STX325 build)
🔧 Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type:
Powershift (e.g., 16x4 or 24x8 Powershift transmission, verify for specific STX325 build)
Optional
Optional Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) or a higher gear count powershift may have been available depending on options and model year (verify for specific STX325 build).
Features
Transmission Control:
Electronic shift controls with auto-shifting capabilities.
Pto Options:
Standard PTO speeds (e.g., 1000 PTO RPM, potentially 540 PTO RPM with an adapter or as an option; verify).
📐 Dimensions
Exterior
Overall Length:
Requires specific STX325 data; typically around 20-25 feet depending on configuration (verify).
Overall Width:
Requires specific STX325 data; typically around 8-10 feet without dual wheels (verify).
Wheelbase:
Requires specific STX325 data; typically around 12-14 feet for articulated tractors (verify).
Weights
Operating Weight:
Likely in the range of 20,000-25,000 lbs (unballasted, verify).
Maximum Allowable Weight:
Requires specific STX325 data; significantly higher to allow for ballast and heavy implements (verify).
Standard work lighting (headlights, taillights, beacon, fender lights).
Parking Brake:
Independent parking brake system.
Passive Features
Seatbelts:
Operator seatbelt for enhanced safety.
Emergency Stop:
May include an emergency engine shut-off feature.
💡 Technology Features
Infotainment
Cab Features:
Basic HVAC, radio, and comfortable operator seating typical for the era.
Driver Assistance
Autosteer Readiness:
Often equipped or pre-wired for GPS autosteer systems (e.g., Case IH AFS).
Connectivity
Telematics:
May have provisions for telematics systems for remote monitoring and diagnostics (depending on options).
🔧 Maintenance
Service Intervals
Engine Oil Change:
Typically every 250-500 operating hours for heavy-duty diesel engines, depending on operating conditions and oil type (refer to manual).
Hydraulic Fluid Change:
Typically every 1000-1500 operating hours or annually (refer to manual).
Transmission Fluid Change:
Typically every 1000-1500 operating hours or annually (refer to manual).
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
API CJ-4 or newer, SAE 15W-40 or 10W-30 (verify specific engine requirement and viscosity for climate).
Hydraulic Fluid Type:
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil) or Hy-Tran Plus (Case IH branded) meeting specific ISO VG or AGMA specifications (verify).
Coolant Type:
Heavy-duty OAT (Organic Acid Technology) coolant or traditional ELC (Extended Life Coolant) with appropriate mix ratio (verify).
Transmission Fluid Type:
May use the same UTTO/Hy-Tran Plus as the hydraulic system or a specific transmission fluid; refer to manual for exact specification.
Known Issues
Electrical Connectors:
Corrosion or looseness in electrical connectors can lead to intermittent faults.
Hydraulic Leaks:
Common with high usage; focus on seal integrity in pumps, valves, and cylinders.
Transmission Engagement:
Proper maintenance of powershift clutches and hydraulic control pressures is critical for smooth engagement.
📚 Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Brand Legacy:
Case IH is a historic American brand known for agricultural machinery, with roots dating back to the 19th century, evolving from J.I. Case Company.
Model Evolution
Stx Series:
The STX series represented Case IH's entry into the high-horsepower articulated tractor segment, succeeding earlier Steiger models after the acquisition.
Production
Manufacturing Location:
Historically, Case IH articulated tractors were manufactured in Fargo, North Dakota, USA (legacy Steiger plant).
Production Years:
The STX325 model was typically produced in the early to mid-2000s (e.g., approximately 2003-2007 model years, verify specific STX325 production run).
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Industry Awards:
No specific awards are typically listed for individual tractor models in this category, but the brand is recognized for innovation and reliability.
Ratings
Dealer Support:
Case IH has a broad dealer network providing parts and service support.
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