Compare/CaseIH 245 vs CaseIH 254

CaseIH 245 vs CaseIH 254

Verdict: CaseIH 245 vs CaseIH 254

The CaseIH 245 and the CaseIH 254 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 21 hp. CaseIH 245 is the lighter machine (866 kg vs 884 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 245 is the newer design (1986 vs 1984). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

CaseIH

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Rated power

21 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

CaseIHReference

Manufacturer

MitsubishiReference

Optional transmission. Three gears in each of high, medium, low, and reverse ranges.Reference

3-cylinderReference

Steering

power optionalReference

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Original price

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$8,300 (1986)Reference

Engine

Engine (net)

15.7 kWReference

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Displacement

1.0 LReference

1.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

73 x 78 mmReference

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Power (net)

15.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry cyclone typeReference

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Rated RPM

2700Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

4.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

4.9 LReference

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Transmission

Type

synchromeshReference

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Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

15.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

25.0 LReference

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Capacity

25.0 LReference

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Valves

0 or 1Reference

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Total flow

17.0 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

680 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

510 kgReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540,1150Reference

540,1250Reference

Mid PTO

liveReference

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Mid PTO Type

2400Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

20.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

167 cmReference

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Weight

476 kgReference

884 kgReference

Front tire

4.00-15Reference

5.00-15Reference

Rear tire

9.5-24Reference

11.2-24Reference

2WD Ag front

5.00-15Reference

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4WD Ag front

7-14Reference

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Ag rear

11.2-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

24x8.50-14Reference

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2WD Lawn/turf front

20x8.00-10Reference

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4WD Lawn/turf front

27x8.50-15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

13.6-16Reference

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Length

283 cmReference

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2WD Width

110 cmReference

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4WD Width

117 cmReference

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2WD Shipping weight

866 kgReference

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Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

34 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

27 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

90 to 101 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

97 cmReference

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Rear tread

87 to 102 cmReference

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2WD Steering wheel

136 cmReference

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4WD Steering wheel

137 cmReference

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Ag front

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5.00-15Reference

CaseIH 245 attachments

245 Serial Numbers

1986

17636500Reference

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1987

17637276Reference

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1988

0009001Reference

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1989

0009993Reference

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1990

0010844Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on the front-right of the Case IH 245 tractor frame.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

35Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

Case IH H180 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Case IH H180 BackhoeReference

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Digging depth

254 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

330 cmReference

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Loading height

170 cmReference

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Bucket Rotation

175°Reference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Bucket force

1134 kgReference

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Dipperstick force

498 kgReference

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CaseIH 245 Height

ROPS

207 cmReference

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Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.