Compare/CaseIH 1255 XL vs CaseIH Puma 125

CaseIH 1255 XL vs CaseIH Puma 125

Verdict: CaseIH 1255 XL vs CaseIH Puma 125

The CaseIH 1255 XL and the CaseIH Puma 125 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 125 hp. CaseIH 1255 XL is the lighter machine (11,155 kg vs 13,230 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Puma 125 is the newer design (2008 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

Six power-shift gears in three ranges.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Trailer brakes

—

hydraulic optionalReference

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

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

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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

Drawbar (tested)

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65.7 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Power (gross)

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93.2 kWReference

Cooling system

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viscous fanReference

Air cleaner

—

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Max power

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65.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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84.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

fully synchronizedReference

partial power shiftReference

Gears

20 forward and 9 reverseReference

19 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

—

hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission

—

powershift with EconoGearReference

Capacities

Fuel

199.8 LReference

283.9 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

100.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

III/IIReference

2/3NReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

electronic draft controlReference

Rear lift

4799 kgReference

6893 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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78.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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92.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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74.2 LReference

Capacity

—

74.2 LReference

Total flow

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165.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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64.3 lpmReference

Rear Arms

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flexible link ends with telescopic stabilizerReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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89.1 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

278 cmReference

Weight

11155 to 12521 poundsReference

13230 to 13260 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-20Reference

14.9R28Reference

Rear tire

18.9R38 (2WD)Reference

18.4R38Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 14.9R28. Rear: 18.4R38Reference

Length

480 cmReference

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Height (cab)

293 cmReference

300 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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Shipping weight

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6001 kgReference

Operating weight

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6014 kgReference

Bar rear axle

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92 by 2844 mmReference

Front tread

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156 to 226 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

55Reference

200Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

—

960Reference

CaseIH Puma 125 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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26.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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5479 kgReference

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.