Compare/CaseIH 1255 XL vs CaseIH Farmall 125A

CaseIH 1255 XL vs CaseIH Farmall 125A

Verdict: CaseIH 1255 XL vs CaseIH Farmall 125A

The CaseIH 1255 XL and the CaseIH Farmall 125A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 125 hp. CaseIH Farmall 125A is the lighter machine (9,061 kg vs 11,155 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 125A is the newer design (2012 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

125 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

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

Adds under-drive to power shuttle transmission.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

93.2 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

6.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power

93.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

mechanical injectionReference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

455.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

40.0 LReference

14.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

32.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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93.2 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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70.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Power (gross)

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93.2 kWReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Max power

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70.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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80.9 kWReference

Transmission

Type

fully synchronizedReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Gears

20 forward and 9 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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Hi-LoReference

Capacities

Fuel

199.8 LReference

234.7 LReference

Front axle

9.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

171.5 barReference

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Valves

up to 2Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

83.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

4799 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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78.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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81.2 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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62.1 LReference

Capacity

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62.1 LReference

Total flow

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117.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

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34.1 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3265 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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79.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

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Weight

11155 to 12521 poundsReference

9061 to 10406 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

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Rear tire

18.9R38 (2WD)Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6R28. Rear: 18.4R38 (4WD)Reference

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Length

480 cmReference

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Height (cab)

293 cmReference

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2WD Weight

5059 kgReference

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4WD Weight

5679 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

46 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

151 to 181 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

173 to 194 cmReference

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Rear tread

181 to 212 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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266 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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264 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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78 by 2489 mmReference

2WD ROPS

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4110 kgReference

4WD ROPS

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4399 kgReference

2WD Cab

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4429 kgReference

4WD Cab

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4720 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

120Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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950Reference

CaseIH Farmall 125A attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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28.4 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3879 kgReference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.