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Years in Production / 1985–1994

CaseIH

1255 XL

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the CaseIH 1255 XL.

Case IH 1255 XL — Lifetec18, Public domain (author release). Resized; converted to WebP. · Lifetec18 · Public domain (author release) commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

125hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1985–1994

Production years

CaseIH

Manufacturer

1255 XL / 01

At a glance

Overview

1985 - 1994

55 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

Row-Crop tractor

Built in Neuss, Germany

Manufacturer
CaseIH

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Steering
hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel
52.8 gal199.8 L
Front Axle
9.5 qts9.0 L

Hydraulics

Pressure
2488 psi171.5 bar
Valves
up to 2
Pump Flow
11 gpm41.6 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III/II
Control
position and draft control
Rear Lift
10580 lbs4799 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
55
Battery Volts
12

1255 XL / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

International Harvester DT-358

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
358 ci5.9 L
Bore Stroke
3.875x5.0625 inches98 x 129 mm
Power
125 hp93.2 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Rated Rpm
2200
Torque
336 lb-ft455.6 Nm
Torque Rpm
1600
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
13.2 qts12.5 L
Coolant Capacity
33.8 qts32.0 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

International Harvester 5.9L 6-cyl diesel

1255 XL / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Six gears (1-6) in two ranges (low/high), plus reverse range.

Transmission Type
fully synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 5 reverse
Oil Capacity
35.9 qts (2WD)34.0 L
Oil Capacity
42.3 qts (4WD)40.0 L

Transmission (Option 2)

Six gears (1-6) in two ranges (low/high), plus reverse range with a underdrive for gears 1 and 2 in both ranges.

Transmission Type
fully synchronized
Gears
20 forward and 9 reverse

Transmission Options

12-speed fully synchronized

20-speed fully synchronized

1255 XL / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
189 in480 cm
Height (cab)
115.7 in293 cm
Wheelbase
110.2 in279 cm
Front tread
68.5 in173 cm
Rear tread
71.6 in181 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
110.2 inches279 cm
Weight
11155 to 12521 pounds
Front Tire
7.50-20
Rear Tire
18.9R382WD

Tires And Tracks

Standard Tires Ag
Front: 7.50-20. Rear: 18.9R382WD
Standard Tires Ag
Front: 13.6R28. Rear: 18.4R384WD

1255 XL / 05

Tractor Photos

Case IH 1255 XL — Lifetec18, Public domain (author release). Resized; converted to WebP. · Lifetec18 · Public domain (author release) commons.wikimedia.org source ↗

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Videos

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Case IH 1255 XL

Case IH 1255 XL — Lifetec18, Public domain (author release). Resized; converted to WebP. · Lifetec18 · Public domain (author release) commons.wikimedia.org source ↗