The Case IH DX26 tractor hydraulic capacity is 4.23 gal | 16.0 L, pump flow is 5.3 gpm | 20.1 lpm, and hydraulic pressure is 1849 psi | 127.5 bar.
Case IH DX26 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | open center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic capacity | 4.23 gal | 16.0 L |
| Hydraulic pressure | 1849 psi | 127.5 bar |
| Pump flow | 5.3 gpm | 20.1 lpm |
| Total hydraulic flow | 8.3 gpm | 31.4 lpm |
| Steering flow | 3.0 gpm | 11.4 lpm |
Case IH DX26 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | I |
|---|---|
| Rear hitch control | position control |
| Rear lift at 24 inches | 1265 lbs | 573 kg |
Case IH DX26 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Pump flow per gallon of hydraulic capacity | 1.3 gpm per gal |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic tank turnover estimate | about 0.8 minutes at rated pump flow |
| Total flow vs pump flow | 156.6% of listed pump flow |
| Steering flow vs pump flow | 56.6% of listed pump flow |
| Rear lift per pump gpm | 238.7 lb per gpm |
| Rear lift per hydraulic gallon | 299.1 lb per gal |
| Estimated hydraulic horsepower | about 5.7 hydraulic hp from listed pressure and pump flow |
| Metric capacity vs pump flow | 16 L capacity with 5.3 gpm pump flow |
Case IH DX26 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Hydraulic capacity comparison
Pump flow comparison
Hydraulic pressure comparison
Rear lift 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 DX26 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | Power steering |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Wet disc brakes |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Case IH DX26 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Is the Case IH DX26 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Case IH DX26 lists 4.23 gal | 16.0 L of hydraulic capacity, which is below the 6.5 gal benchmark for this group. Real talk: that is not automatically bad, but it gives you less oil volume as a heat buffer during loader work, hydraulic motors or long remote use.
Will the Case IH DX26 hydraulics feel fast or slow?
The useful speed clue is 5.3 gpm | 20.1 lpm pump 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 does the Case IH DX26 hydraulic pressure tell you?
The pressure spec is 1849 psi | 127.5 bar, below the 2,300 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 DX26?
On the Case IH DX26, 5.3 gpm | 20.1 lpm pump flow points to slower loader and cylinder movement, 1,849 psi pressure affects force more than speed, and 1,265 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 DX26?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 5.3 gpm flow, 1,849 psi pressure, 1,265 lb listed lift, and I hitch. 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 DX26 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 1265 lbs | 573 kg, below the 1,800 lb benchmark. Keep rear implements realistic and pay attention to weight carried behind the lift points.
Will the Case IH DX26 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 4.2 gal of hydraulic capacity, 5.3 gpm flow, 1,849 psi pressure, and about 5.7 hydraulic hp by the pressure-flow estimate. That is a fairly normal flow-to-oil-volume relationship for mixed tractor work.
How much hydraulic power does the Case IH DX26 make on paper?
Using 1,849 psi and 5.3 gpm, the rough pressure-flow estimate is about 5.7 hydraulic hp. That is a modest hydraulic power figure, so huge hydraulic loads are not the point of this setup. It is a comparison number, not engine horsepower.
What do the Case IH DX26 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is I, hitch control is position control, and listed lift is 1265 lbs | 573 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 DX26 use?
The hydraulic system is listed as open center with 5.3 gpm | 20.1 lpm pump flow and 1849 psi | 127.5 bar pressure. The system type tells you how the hydraulics are arranged; the flow and pressure numbers tell you more about real-world speed and force.
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.
