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CaseIH 245 vs CaseIH Farmall DX18E
Verdict: CaseIH 245 vs CaseIH Farmall DX18E
The CaseIH 245 and the CaseIH Farmall DX18E are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 245 leads on rated power with 21 hp against 18 hp. CaseIH Farmall DX18E is the lighter machine (596 kg vs 866 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall DX18E is the newer design (2004 vs 1986). In short: choose the CaseIH 245 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall DX18E if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.
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CaseIH
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CaseIH
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Best match
Clear
Rated power
21 hp
18 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
CaseIHReference
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Manufacturer
MitsubishiReference
CaseIHReference
Optional transmission. Three gears in each of high, medium, low, and reverse ranges.Reference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Steering
power optionalReference
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Engine
Engine (net)
15.7 kWReference
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Displacement
1.0 LReference
1.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
73 x 78 mmReference
75 x 72 mmReference
Power (net)
15.7 kWReference
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Air cleaner
dry cyclone typeReference
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Rated RPM
2700Reference
3000Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.2 LReference
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Coolant capacity
4.9 LReference
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Fuel tank
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29.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
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13.4 kWReference
Power (gross)
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13.4 kWReference
Compression
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24:1Reference
Idle RPM
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1380-3200Reference
Firing order
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1-2-3Reference
Transmission
Type
synchromeshReference
hydrostaticReference
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
13.4 kWReference
10.2 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
20.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
680 kgReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
510 kgReference
317 kgReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540,1150Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Mid PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
2400Reference
2200Reference
Pump flow
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14.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
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7.0 lpmReference
Capacities
Fuel
20.8 LReference
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Dimensions
Wheelbase
167 cmReference
139 cmReference
Weight
476 kgReference
596 kgReference
Front tire
4.00-15Reference
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Rear tire
9.5-24Reference
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2WD Ag front
5.00-15Reference
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4WD Ag front
7-14Reference
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Ag rear
11.2-24Reference
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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
244 cmReference
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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Width
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116 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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184 cmReference
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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
35Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
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
Variants
TZ18DA
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similar New Holland modelReference
CaseIH Farmall DX18E attachments
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.