Compare/CaseIH 1255 XL vs CaseIH Maxxum 125 MultiController

CaseIH 1255 XL vs CaseIH Maxxum 125 MultiController

Verdict: CaseIH 1255 XL vs CaseIH Maxxum 125 MultiController

The CaseIH 1255 XL and the CaseIH Maxxum 125 MultiController are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 125 hp. CaseIH Maxxum 125 MultiController is the lighter machine (5,125 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 Maxxum 125 MultiController is the newer design (2015 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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Fit & specs

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

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CaseIH

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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

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Original price

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$134,916 (2017 CVT )Reference

Final drives

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inboard planetaryReference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

Engine

93.2 kWReference

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Displacement

5.9 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power

93.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

electronic high-pressure common railReference

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

15.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

32.0 LReference

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Engine (gross)

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93.2 kWReference

Engine (max)

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115.6 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 4Reference

Emission control

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selective catalytic reduction with diesel exhaust fluidReference

Rated Power (gross)

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93.2 kWReference

Maximum Power (gross)

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115.6 kWReference

Cooling system

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viscous fanReference

Pre-heating

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block heaterReference

Transmission

Type

fully synchronizedReference

continuously-variable transmission (CVT)Reference

Gears

20 forward and 9 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

199.8 LReference

230.1 LReference

Front axle

9.0 LReference

4WD SuspensionReference

Exhaust fluid (DEF)

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39.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

171.5 barReference

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Valves

up to 2Reference

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Pump flow

41.6 lpmReference

124.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

IIIN/IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

4799 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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78.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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73.8 LReference

Capacity

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73.8 LReference

Rear valves

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3 or 4Reference

Mid valves

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0 to 3Reference

SCV flow

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100.3 lpmReference

Total flow

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172.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

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46.9 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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3492 kgReference

Rear Arms

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telescopic link endsReference

Front Hitch

—

optionalReference

Drawbar

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Cat. 3Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

Front PTO Type

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1000 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

269 cmReference

Weight

11155 to 12521 poundsReference

5125 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

380/85R28Reference

Rear tire

18.9R38 (2WD)Reference

460/85R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 380/85R28. Rear: 460/85R38Reference

Length

480 cmReference

452 cmReference

Height (cab)

293 cmReference

214 cmReference

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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Width

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248 cmReference

Max weight

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8999 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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92 by 2489 mmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

55Reference

200Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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1300Reference

Battery AH

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176Reference

Variants

Maxxum 125

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standardReference

Maxxum 125MC

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premiumReference

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.