Case IH 1255 XL Horsepower & PTO HP

Quick answer:

The Case IH 1255 XL tractor engine horsepower is 125 hp | 93.2 kW.

Engine HP125 hp | 93.2 kW
Torque336 lb-ft | 455.6 Nm
Displacement358 ci | 5.9 L

Case IH 1255 XL Horsepower Specs

Engine horsepower 125 hp | 93.2 kW

Case IH 1255 XL Useful Horsepower Calculations

Engine size per engine horsepower 2.9 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter 21.2 engine hp per L

Case IH 1255 XL Engine Specs

Engine type turbocharged diesel
Displacement 358 ci | 5.9 L
Bore and stroke 3.875×5.0625 inches | 98 x 129 mm
Rated RPM 2200
Torque 336 lb-ft | 455.6 Nm
Torque RPM 1600

Case IH 1255 XL Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs

Fuel capacity 52.8 gal | 199.8 L
Starter volts 12
Battery volts 12

Case IH 1255 XL Horsepower Comparison Charts

Engine horsepower comparison

This model

125 hp

Average

80 hp

Low

45 hp

High

120 hp

Displacement comparison

This model

358 ci

Average

260 ci

Low

150 ci

High

380 ci

Torque comparison

This model

336 lb-ft

Average

240 lb-ft

Low

120 lb-ft

High

420 lb-ft

Rated RPM comparison

This model

2,200 rpm

Average

2,200 rpm

Low

1,800 rpm

High

2,700 rpm

Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.

Case IH 1255 XL Horsepower FAQ

How much horsepower does the Case IH 1255 XL have?

The listed engine output is 125 hp, above the 80 hp benchmark average. That is a higher-power result, so ballast, tire setup and implement width matter if you want to use the full 125 hp.

How big is the Case IH 1255 XL engine?

The engine displacement is 358 ci, above the 260 ci benchmark average. Bigger displacement can help low-rpm pull and load-holding feel.

How much torque does the Case IH 1255 XL have?

The listed torque is 336 lb-ft, above the 240 lb-ft benchmark average. The 336 lb-ft figure is useful for lugging, loader work and heavy PTO load recovery.

What rpm is the Case IH 1255 XL rated at?

The rated speed is 2,200 rpm, close to the 2,200 rpm benchmark average. The 2,200 rpm figure is around normal for this class.

Official information note

Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.