Case IH 1255 XL Hydraulic Specs

Quick answer:

The Case IH 1255 XL tractor hydraulic oil capacity was not listed in the scraped specs, but hydraulic pump flow is 11 gpm | 41.6 lpm, hydraulic pressure is 2488 psi | 171.5 bar, and valves/remotes are listed as up to 2.

Hydraulic Flow11 gpm | 41.6 lpm
Pressure2488 psi | 171.5 bar
Valves / Remotesup to 2
Lift Capacity10580 lbs | 4799 kg

Case IH 1255 XL Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs

Hydraulic pressure 2488 psi | 171.5 bar
Pump flow 11 gpm | 41.6 lpm
Hydraulic valves up to 2

Case IH 1255 XL Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs

Rear hitch type III/II
Rear hitch control position and draft control
Rear lift 10580 lbs | 4799 kg

Case IH 1255 XL Useful Hydraulic Calculations

Rear lift per pump gpm 961.8 lb per gpm
Estimated hydraulic horsepower about 16 hydraulic hp from listed pressure and pump flow

Case IH 1255 XL Hydraulic Comparison Charts

Pump flow comparison

This model

11 gpm

Average

50 gpm

Low

25 gpm

High

90 gpm

Hydraulic pressure comparison

This model

2,488 psi

Average

3,100 psi

Low

2,600 psi

High

3,700 psi

Rear lift comparison

This model

10,580 lb

Average

15,500 lb

Low

9,000 lb

High

26,000 lb

Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag 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 1255 XL Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes

Steering hydrostatic power

Case IH 1255 XL Hydraulic Capacity FAQ

Why is the Case IH 1255 XL hydraulic oil capacity not shown here?

The scraped specs do not list a hydraulic oil capacity for the Case IH 1255 XL, but pump flow is 11 gpm | 41.6 lpm, pressure is 2488 psi | 171.5 bar, and lift is listed as 10580 lbs | 4799 kg. For oil fill amount, use the manual or fill/check procedure, not pump flow or pressure.

Will the Case IH 1255 XL hydraulics feel fast or slow?

The useful speed clue is 11 gpm | 41.6 lpm pump flow, below the 50 gpm benchmark for this group. Expect hydraulic functions to be steady rather than fast, especially with loaders or big cylinders.

What does the Case IH 1255 XL hydraulic pressure tell you?

The pressure spec is 2488 psi | 171.5 bar, below the 3,100 psi benchmark. Pressure is the force side of hydraulics, so this matters more for lift and cylinder push than for speed.

What matters most for loader speed on the Case IH 1255 XL?

On the Case IH 1255 XL, 11 gpm | 41.6 lpm pump flow points to slower loader and cylinder movement, 2,488 psi pressure affects force more than speed, and 10,580 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 1255 XL?

For implement matching, the useful checks are 11 gpm flow, 2,488 psi pressure, 10,580 lb listed lift, and up to 2 remote/valve listing. That combination is more likely to feel slow on loaders, rear remotes and large cylinders, not a brute-force hydraulic setup compared with higher-pressure systems, 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 1255 XL rear lift capacity strong?

The listed lift figure is 10580 lbs | 4799 kg, below the 15,500 lb benchmark. Keep rear implements realistic and pay attention to weight carried behind the lift points.

Are the Case IH 1255 XL hydraulic remotes enough?

The Case IH 1255 XL remote/valve listing is up to 2. Because that wording may be optional or configuration-dependent, treat it as a setup check before buying an implement that needs rear hydraulic outlets.

Will the Case IH 1255 XL hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?

The useful heat clues are 11 gpm flow, 2,488 psi pressure, and about 16 hydraulic hp by the pressure-flow estimate. Heat risk still depends on load, duty cycle, oil level, cooler condition and implement demand.

How much hydraulic power does the Case IH 1255 XL make on paper?

Using 2,488 psi and 11 gpm, the rough pressure-flow estimate is about 16 hydraulic hp. That is a useful middle-range hydraulic power figure for normal tractor work. It is a comparison number, not engine horsepower.

What do the Case IH 1255 XL hitch hydraulic specs mean?

The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is III/II, hitch control is position and draft control, and listed lift is 10580 lbs | 4799 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.

Official information note

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.