Compare/CaseIH C48 vs CaseIH Farmall 50

CaseIH C48 vs CaseIH Farmall 50

Verdict: CaseIH C48 vs CaseIH Farmall 50

The CaseIH C48 and the CaseIH Farmall 50 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 50 leads on rated power with 50 hp against 48 hp. CaseIH C48 is the lighter machine (2,380 kg vs 3,522 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH C48 holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 50 is the newer design (2008 vs 1992). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 50 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH C48 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

48 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

CaseIHReference

Manufacturer

SteyrReference

ShibauraReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$40,856 (2011 CVT cab )Reference

Engine

3-cylinderReference

The mechanical CVT uses a steel chain between variable-diameter pulleys. Three speed modes (low, medium, high) with variable reactivity. Left-hand shuttle lever.Reference

Fuel tank

53.0 LReference

49.2 LReference

Engine

35.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 100 mmReference

84 x 100 mmReference

Power

35.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2800Reference

Torque

169.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Engine (gross)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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37.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual elementReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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22.4:1Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Max power

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33.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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32.5 kWReference

Transmission

synchroReference

CVTReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

Type

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continuously variable transmissionReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

29.1 lpmReference

56.4 lpmReference

Rear lift

2000 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (claimed)

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32.1 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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33.3 kWReference

Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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19.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1270 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Mid PTO

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optional with CVTReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.0 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

186 cmReference

Weight

2380 kgReference

3522 to 4136 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

8.3-24Reference

8-16Reference

Ag rear

12.4-32Reference

14.9-24Reference

Length

353 cmReference

318 cmReference

Height

229 cmReference

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Lawn/turf front

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27/12LLx15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LLx16.1Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5x24Reference

Width

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169 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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241 cmReference

Height (cab)

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230 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1876 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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31 cmReference

Front tread

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125 cmReference

Rear tread

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130 to 171 cmReference

Variants

T2330

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similar tractorReference

CaseIH Farmall 50 attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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75 (cab optional)Reference

Battery CCA

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600Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

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15.1 l/hourReference

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.