Compare/CaseIH 245 vs CaseIH Farmall DX21

CaseIH 245 vs CaseIH Farmall DX21

Verdict: CaseIH 245 vs CaseIH Farmall DX21

The CaseIH 245 and the CaseIH Farmall DX21 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 1,495 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall DX21 is the newer design (2003 vs 1986). 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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Rated power

21 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

CaseIHReference

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Manufacturer

MitsubishiReference

CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference

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

Bore/Stroke

73 x 78 mmReference

77 x 72 mmReference

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

Oil capacity

4.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

4.9 LReference

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Fuel tank

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20.1 LReference

Engine (gross)

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15.7 kWReference

Power (gross)

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15.7 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

synchromeshReference

hydrostaticReference

Gears

9 forward and 3 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

13.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

25.0 LReference

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Capacity

25.0 LReference

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Valves

0 or 1Reference

2Reference

Total flow

17.0 lpmReference

29.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Rear lift (at ends)

680 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

510 kgReference

573 kgReference

Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540,1150Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

Mid PTO

liveReference

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Mid PTO Type

2400Reference

2000Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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12.7 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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11.9 kWReference

Pump flow

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18.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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10.4 lpmReference

Gear Rear PTO

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transmissionReference

Hydro Rear PTO

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independentReference

Gear Mid PTO

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transmissionReference

Hydro Mid PTO

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independentReference

Capacities

Fuel

20.8 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

167 cmReference

146 cmReference

Weight

476 kgReference

678 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

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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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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

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

35Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Case IH H180 Backhoe

Backhoe type

Case IH H180 BackhoeReference

CaseIH BHX172 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

254 cmReference

182 cmReference

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

1304 kgReference

Dipperstick force

498 kgReference

791 kgReference

CaseIH 245 Height

ROPS

207 cmReference

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Speeds

Variants

TC21DA

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