The Case IH 255 tractor hydraulic capacity is 6.6 gal | 25.0 L, pump flow is 4.7 gpm | 17.8 lpm, and hydraulic type is open.
Case IH 255 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | open |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic capacity | 6.6 gal | 25.0 L |
| Total hydraulic flow | 4.7 gpm | 17.8 lpm |
| Hydraulic valves | 1 |
Case IH 255 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear lift at ends | 1,500 lbs | 680 kg |
| Rear lift at 24 inches | 1,125 lbs | 510 kg |
Case IH 255 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Rear lift per hydraulic gallon | 170.5 lb per gal |
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Case IH 255 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Hydraulic capacity comparison
Pump flow comparison
Rear lift comparison
Valve / remote count comparison
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the compact and small utility tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
Case IH 255 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | manual power Optional |
|---|---|
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Case IH 255 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Is the Case IH 255 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Case IH 255 lists 6.6 gal | 25.0 L of hydraulic capacity, which is close to the 6.5 gal benchmark for this group. It is a normal-sized hydraulic oil volume for this tractor class, so the bigger performance clues are flow, pressure and lift.
Will the Case IH 255 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 4.7 gpm | 17.8 lpm total hydraulic flow, below the 8 gpm benchmark for this group. Expect hydraulic functions to be steady rather than fast, especially with loaders or big cylinders.
What matters most for loader speed on the Case IH 255?
On the Case IH 255, 4.7 gpm | 17.8 lpm total hydraulic flow points to slower loader and cylinder movement and 1,125 lb listed lift is the number to watch for implement weight. Flow is the speed number; pressure and lift are the force numbers.
How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the Case IH 255?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 4.7 gpm flow, 1,125 lb listed lift, 1 remote/valve listing, and I hitch. That combination is more likely to feel slow on loaders, rear remotes and large cylinders and best kept realistic on heavy rear implements, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Case IH 255 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 1,125 lbs | 510 kg, below the 1,800 lb benchmark. Keep rear implements realistic and pay attention to weight carried behind the lift points.
Are the Case IH 255 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Case IH 255 lists 1 for valves/remotes. That is about normal for this category.
Will the Case IH 255 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 6.6 gal of hydraulic capacity and 4.7 gpm flow. That is a fairly normal flow-to-oil-volume relationship for mixed tractor work.
What do the Case IH 255 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is I and listed lift is 1,125 lbs | 510 kg. For real implement choice, hitch category gets it connected, lift capacity gets it raised, and hydraulic flow gets cylinders moving at a usable speed.
What hydraulic system does the Case IH 255 use?
The hydraulic system is listed as open with 4.7 gpm | 17.8 lpm total hydraulic flow. The system type tells you how the hydraulics are arranged; the flow and pressure numbers tell you more about real-world speed and force.
What should you check before servicing the Case IH 255 hydraulics?
For service planning, the oil-volume figure is 6.6 gal | 25.0 L, the system is listed as open, and flow is listed at 4.7 gpm. Because this is a smaller capacity, do not run it low and do not guess the oil type.
Hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, valves, remotes and lift specs can vary by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, hydraulic oil dipstick/sight glass, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
