Tractor · 2003Unverified
CaseIH MX255 Magnum
CaseIH MX255 Magnum — Magnum Series · 219 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
219 hp
Max power
185.1 kW
Weight
20200 to 21550 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerCaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference
Four-wheel driveReference
Steeringhydrostatic powerReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Surveyor Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional automatic climate control.Reference
Variants
TG255similar New Holland modelReference
Engine
CDC 8.3L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine195.4 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)140.0 kWReference
CDCReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinder 24-valveReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Displacement8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke114 x 135 mmReference
EmissionsTier IIReference
Power195.4 kWReference
Air cleanerdual paper elementsReference
Compression17.0:1Reference
Rated RPM2000Reference
Torque2264.5 NmReference
Torque RPM1400Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity22.7 LReference
Max power185.1 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed163.4 kWReference
Max power140.0 kWReference
Transmission
18-speed full power shiftReference
Typefull power shiftReference
Gears18 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchelectro-hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)160.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)185.1 kWReference
Hydraulic system172.2 LReference
Typeclosed center pressure flow compensated with parallel priority (PFC)Reference
Capacity172.2 LReference
Pressure203.4 barReference
Valves3 to 5Reference
Total flow146.1 lpmReference
Total flow201.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IIINReference
Controlelectronic draft controlReference
Rear lift6790 kgReference
Rear lift8128 kgReference
Front HitchoptionalReference
Front lift3252 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.75)Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
Capacities
Fuel605.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase300 cmReference
Weight20200 to 21550 poundsReference
Height (cab)316 cmReference
Rear axle101 by 3048 mmReference
Rear axle114 by 3048 mmReference
Front tread152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping9162 kgReference
Operating9775 kgReference
Ballasted13022 kgReference
MX255 Serial Number Location
Serial number plate on the right side of the tractor frame, above the front axle.Reference
MX255 Serial Numbers
2003JAZ125000Reference
2004JAZ129400Reference
2005JAZ134001Reference
2006JAZ138614Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps135Reference
Charging volts12Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery CCA1000Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel 18-speed 4WDSeptember 15 - October 24, 2003Link: OCED Tractor Test 1827 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use49.6 l/hourReference
Fuel use47.3 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use48.4 l/hourReference
Gear 7 used for power test.Reference
Max pull9631 kgReference
Gear 5 used for pull test.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.