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CaseIH 254 vs CaseIH Farmall DX21
Verdict: CaseIH 254 vs CaseIH Farmall DX21
The CaseIH 254 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 254 is the lighter machine (884 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 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
21 hp
21 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
CaseIHReference
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Manufacturer
MitsubishiReference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled inlineReference
Original price
$8,300 (1986)Reference
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Engine
Displacement
1.1 LReference
1.0 LReference
Fuel tank
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20.1 LReference
Engine (gross)
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15.7 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
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77 x 72 mmReference
Power (gross)
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15.7 kWReference
Starter
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electricReference
Starter volts
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12Reference
Transmission
Gears
9 forward and 3 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
15.7 kWReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear PTO Type
540,1250Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Gear PTO (claimed)
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12.7 kWReference
Hydro PTO (claimed)
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11.9 kWReference
Type
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hydrostaticReference
Valves
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2Reference
Pump flow
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18.5 lpmReference
Total flow
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29.0 lpmReference
Steering flow
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10.4 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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573 kgReference
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
Mid PTO Type
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2000Reference
Dimensions
Weight
884 kgReference
678 kgReference
Front tire
5.00-15Reference
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Rear tire
11.2-24Reference
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Ag front
5.00-15Reference
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Ag rear
11.2-24Reference
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Wheelbase
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146 cmReference
Variants
TC21DA
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similar New Holland modelReference
CaseIH Farmall DX21 attachments
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Attachment overview
CaseIH BHX172 Backhoe
Backhoe type
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CaseIH BHX172 BackhoeReference
Digging depth
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182 cmReference
Bucket force
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1304 kgReference
Dipperstick force
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791 kgReference
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.