Compare/CaseIH C48 vs CaseIH Farmall 50A

CaseIH C48 vs CaseIH Farmall 50A

Verdict: CaseIH C48 vs CaseIH Farmall 50A

The CaseIH C48 and the CaseIH Farmall 50A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 50A leads on rated power with 50 hp against 48 hp. CaseIH C48 is the lighter machine (2,380 kg vs 4,442 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 50A is the newer design (2015 vs 1992). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 50A 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

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Manufacturer

SteyrReference

CaseIHReference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

3-cylinderReference

Reverse speeds are about 5% faster than forward.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

94 x 107 mmReference

Power

35.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

2600Reference

Torque

169.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Engine (gross)

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37.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (gross)

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37.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common railReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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34.6 kWReference

Transmission

synchroReference

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Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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279mm mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

29.1 lpmReference

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Rear lift

2000 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (claimed)

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34.3 kWReference

PTO (tested)

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34.6 kWReference

Type

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mechanical shuttleReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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0 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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45.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1225 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540E@2016Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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34.7 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

2380 kgReference

4442 to 5060 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.5x16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-32Reference

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Ag front

8.3-24Reference

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Ag rear

12.4-32Reference

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Length

353 cmReference

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Height

229 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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244 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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247 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6x28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3x24. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

Industrial front

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12.5x18Reference

Industrial rear

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18.4x24Reference

2WD Length

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328 cmReference

4WD Length

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340 cmReference

Width

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171 cmReference

2WD Height

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235 cmReference

4WD Height

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247 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2014 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2295 kgReference

Flange rear axle

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1369 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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142 to 197 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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155 to 175 cmReference

Rear tread

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133 to 173 cmReference

CaseIH Farmall 50A attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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75Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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14.0 l/hourReference

Speeds

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.