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CaseIH MX255 Magnum

The CaseIH MX255 Magnum is a row-crop tractor produced from 2003 to 2006 as part of the Magnum Series. It features a powerful CDC 8.3L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine delivering 262 hp, coupled with an 18-speed full power shift transmission. Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, the MX255 offers four-wheel drive, hydrostatic power steering, and a Surveyor Cab with air-conditioning. It has a fuel capacity of 160 gallons and advanced hydraulics with a closed center pressure flow compensated system. The tractor includes electronic draft control, independent rear PTO, and optional front hitch. Dimensions include a 118.3 inch wheelbase and operating weight around 21,550 lbs. The MX255 is related to models MX230, MX240, MX275, and MX285 in the Magnum Series.
Power24 hp
Founded1986 - 1990
ModelMX255

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for CaseIH MX255 Magnum

Power
Engine power262 hp (195.4 kW)
PTO (tested)248.20 hp (185.1 kW)
PTO (claimed)215 hp (160.3 kW)
Drawbar (tested)187.68 hp (140.0 kW)
Engine
ModelCDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Power262 hp (195.4 kW)
Torque1670 lb-ft (2264.5 Nm)
Detailsturbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline
EmissionsTier II
Rated RPM2000
Torque RPM1400
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Bore/Stroke4.488x5.315 inches (114 x 135 mm)
Compression17.0:1
Displacement504.5 ci (8.3 L)
Oil capacity22 qts (20.8 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity24 qts (22.7 L)
Weight
Shipping20,200 lbs (9162 kg)
Ballasted28,710 lbs (13022 kg)
Operating21,550 lbs (9775 kg)
Capacity
Fuel160 gal (605.6 L)
Hydraulic system45.5 gal (172.2 L)
Variants
Similar modelTG255 (New Holland)
Dimensions
Rear axle4 by 120 inches (101 by 3048 mm), 4.5 by 120 inches (114 by 3048 mm)
Wheelbase118.3 inches (300 cm)
Front tread60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
Height (cab)124.6 inches (316 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Batteries2
Battery CCA1000
Battery volts12
Charging amps135
Charging volts12
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center pressure flow compensated with parallel priority (PFC)
Valves3 to 5
Capacity45.5 gal (172.2 L)
Pressure2950 psi (203.4 bar)
Total flow38.6 gpm (146.1 lpm)
Optional flow53.1 gpm (201.0 lpm)
Mechanical
CabSurveyor Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional automatic climate control.
DriveFour-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Steeringhydrostatic power
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
SeriesMagnum Series
Built inRacine, Wisconsin, USA
Years produced2003 - 2006
Transmission
Typefull power shift
Gears18 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet discs
Tractor hitch
Controlelectronic draft control
Rear TypeIII/IIIN
Rear lift14,970 lbs (6790 kg)
Front lift7,170 lbs (3252 kg)
Front Hitchoptional
Optional rear lift17,920 lbs (8128 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Optional PTO540/1000 (1.375 optional)
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)