CaseIH MX255 Magnum

The CaseIH MX255 Magnum is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 504.5 ci 8.3 L engine. The rated power output is 262 hp 195.4 kW. Transmission: 18 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 20200 to 21550 pounds.

Overview

	2003 - 2006 Magnum SeriesRow-Crop tractor
2003 - 2006
Magnum Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	CaseIH (a part of CNH)
Row-Crop tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA

Variants
TG255	similar New Holland model

CaseIH MX255 Engine
CDC 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...

CaseIH MX255 Transmission
18-speed full power shift
Transmission details ...

CaseIH MX255 Power
Engine	262 hp 195.4 kW
PTO (claimed)	215 hp 160.3 kW
Drawbar (tested)	187.68 hp 140.0 kW
PTO (tested)	248.20 hp 185.1 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Surveyor Cab standard with air-conditioning. Optional automatic climate control.

Capacity
Fuel	160 gal 605.6 L
Hydraulic system	45.5 gal 172.2 L

Hydraulics
Type	closed center pressure flow compensated with parallel priority (PFC)
Capacity	45.5 gal 172.2 L
Pressure	2950 psi 203.4 bar
Valves	3 to 5
Total flow	38.6 gpm 146.1 lpm
	53.1 gpm (optional) 201.0 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	III/IIIN
Control	electronic draft control
Rear lift	14,970 lbs 6790 kg
	17,920 lbs (optional) 8128 kg
Front Hitch	optional
Front lift	7,170 lbs 3252 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	1000 (1.75)
	540/1000 (1.375 optional)

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Weight	20200 to 21550 pounds
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Ground	negative
Charging system	alternator
Charging amps	135
Charging volts	12
Batteries	2
Battery CCA	1000
Battery volts	12

References
MX Series Magnum Tractors published in 2003, by CaseIH

Engine

Engine Detail — 504.5 ci / 8.3 L Diesel

Manufacturer	CDC
Configuration	turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder 24-valve, liquid-cooled inline
Displacement	504.5 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke	4.488x5.315 inches 114 x 135 mm
Emissions	Tier II
Power	262 hp 195.4 kW
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Compression	17.0:1
Rated RPM	2000
Torque	1670 lb-ft 2264.5 Nm
Torque RPM	1400
Starter volts	12
Oil capacity	22 qts 20.8 L
Coolant capacity	24 qts 22.7 L

CaseIH MX255 Engine

Transmission

Transmission — 18 forward and 4 reverse full power shift

Type	full power shift
Gears	18 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch	electro-hydraulic wet discs

Dimensions

CaseIH MX255 Tires

Dimensions
Wheelbase	118.3 inches 300 cm
Height (cab)	124.6 inches 316 cm
Rear axle	4 by 120 inches 101 by 3048 mm
Rear axle	4.5 by 120 inches 114 by 3048 mm
Front tread	60 to 88 inches 152 to 223 cm

CaseIH MX255 Weight
Shipping	20,200 lbs 9162 kg
Operating	21,550 lbs 9775 kg
Ballasted	28,710 lbs 13022 kg

Tests

OCED Tractor Test 1827
Diesel 18-speed 4WD September 15 - October 24, 2003 Link: OCED Tractor Test 1827 file
PTO performance
Max power	248.20 hp 185.1 kW
Fuel use	13.1 gal/hour 49.6 l/hour
Power at rated engine speed	219.19 hp 163.4 kW
Fuel use	12.5 gal/hour 47.3 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	187.68 hp 140.0 kW
Fuel use	12.8 gal/hour 48.4 l/hour
Gear 7 used for power test.
Max pull	21,234 lbs 9631 kg
Gear 5 used for pull test.

Photos

CaseIH MX255 Magnum