- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- Lab tested ×1
- 2002–2005
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Case-IH MX 255 Hydraulics & PTO specifications
22 hydraulics and PTO values on record for the MX 255.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
258.4 hp
192.7 kW as stated by the source
Not independently tested
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX255”, claimed
How much will an MX 255 lift?
An MX 255 lifts 17,939 lb (8,137 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Hydraulic centre | Closed centreSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 38.6 gpm · 146.1 L/min |
| Hydraulic pressure | 3,597 psi · 248 bar |
| Rear remote valves | 3 |
| Three-point hitch category | Category 3 |
| Lift capacity at ball ends | 17,939 lb · 8,137 kg |
| Hitch control | Position, draft and mixed control |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX255”
What PTO does an MX 255 have?
An MX 255 has a 1000 rpm rear PTO.
| Rear PTO drive | Engine-driven |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO independence | Independent |
| PTO engages under load | Yes |
| Rear PTO speeds | 1000 rpm |
| Rear PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 21 spline |
| PTO power, claimed | 219.19 hp · 163.45 kWClaimed; standard not stated by the source |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX255”
How much power does an MX 255 deliver at the PTO?
On OECD Test 2188, the MX 255 delivered 248.2 hp (185.1 kW) at the PTO shaft, at maximum power.
| PTO power, at maximum power | 248.2 hp · 185.1 kWAt 827 PTO rpmAt 1,650 engine rpm |
|---|---|
| PTO power, at rated engine speed | 219.3 hp · 163.5 kWAt 1,003 PTO rpmAt 2,000 engine rpm |
| PTO power, at standard PTO speed | 219.3 hp · 163.5 kWAt 1,003 PTO rpmAt 2,000 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft speed, at maximum power | 827 rpm |
| PTO shaft speed, at rated engine speed | 1,003 rpm |
| PTO shaft speed, at standard PTO speed | 1,003 rpm |
| Hydraulic power, at maximum power | 62.0 hp · 46.2 kW |
| Hydraulic pump delivery, at maximum power | 38.6 gpm · 146.1 L/min |
| Three-point lift force | 21,739 lbf · 96.7 kN |
Source · OECD test report 2188, 2004
Where this page comes from
22 hydraulics and PTO values from OECD test report 2188, 2004; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH MX255”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 2/2 188: Case IH MX 255 — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-2188 · published 2004-10-25 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH MX255 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-90521 · revision 983929. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document