Compare/CaseIH 3220 vs CaseIH CX50

CaseIH 3220 vs CaseIH CX50

Verdict: CaseIH 3220 vs CaseIH CX50

The CaseIH 3220 and the CaseIH CX50 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 53 hp. CaseIH 3220 is the lighter machine (5,617 kg vs 7,286 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH CX50 is the newer design (1998 vs 1994). 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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CaseIH

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Rated power

53 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 13.6x28 rear tires. Speeds in direct mode same as regular synchromesh transmission.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with push-button power shift on the gear shift lever. Left-hand shuttle lever on the steering column.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanicalReference

electro-hydraulicReference

Original price

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$24,000 (1999)Reference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

39.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.7 LReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

35.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

39.5 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dual paper elementsReference

Pre-heating

ether (optional)Reference

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Rated RPM

2180Reference

2250Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.5 LReference

37.0 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

250 hReference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

11.9 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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26.4 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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95 x 127 mmReference

Fuel system

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mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectorsReference

Compression

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17.25:1Reference

Torque

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189.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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31.7 kWReference

Max power

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26.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

2WD Oil capacity

34.0 LReference

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4WD Oil capacity

36.5 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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4WD Hydraulic system

36.7 LReference

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Type

synchromesh creeperReference

creeperReference

2WD Capacity

34.1 LReference

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4WD Capacity

36.7 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

Total flow

55.6 lpmReference

32.2 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

II/IReference

Control

draft and position controlReference

electronic upper linkReference

Rear lift

1662 kgReference

2311 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

12-inch dry cerametallic (optional)Reference

12-inch dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (optional)Reference

540/1000 (optional dual shaft)Reference

PTO (tested)

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31.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

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37.1 LReference

Capacity

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37.1 LReference

Pump flow

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51.9 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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30.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

159.0 LReference

Max capacity

4604 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

202 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

211 cmReference

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Weight

5617 to 6327 poundsReference

7286 to 7970 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

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Front tread

223 to 243 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

2547 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

2869 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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221 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9-28Reference

Ag front

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7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-28Reference

Shipping

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3615 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

60 (optional)Reference

65Reference

Battery CCA

750 (optional)Reference

810 (optional)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

Variants

CX50

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deluxe modelReference

C50

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basic modelReference

CX50 Serial Numbers

1998

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JJE1000056Reference

1999

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JJE1008492Reference

2000

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JJE1013490Reference

2001

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JJE1017672Reference

2002

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JJE1019985Reference

Location:

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Near the tractor steering column on right side.Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3624 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.