Compare/CaseIH CS 48 vs CaseIH Farmall 50B

CaseIH CS 48 vs CaseIH Farmall 50B

Verdict: CaseIH CS 48 vs CaseIH Farmall 50B

The CaseIH CS 48 and the CaseIH Farmall 50B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH CS 48 leads on rated power with 48 hp against 47 hp. CaseIH Farmall 50B is the lighter machine (1,723 kg vs 2,710 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH CS 48 holds more fuel (73.1 L vs 36.0 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 50B is the newer design (2012 vs 1996). In short: choose the CaseIH CS 48 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 50B if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

48 hp

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Original price

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$24,735 (2012 hydro )Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

3-cylinderReference

Four synchronized gears in four ranges.Reference

Fuel tank

73.1 LReference

36.0 LReference

Engine

35.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 127 mmReference

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Power

35.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

2600Reference

Torque

189.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Engine (gross)

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35.0 kWReference

Power (gross)

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35.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

synchroReference

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Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Total flow

37.9 lpmReference

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Rear lift

2290 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

430/540/ 750/1000Reference

540Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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29.1 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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27.6 kWReference

Type

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hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

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31.0 lpmReference

Gear Steering flow

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15.5 lpmReference

Hydro Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

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1Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1250 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1119 kgReference

Drawbar

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two-position swinging drawbarReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

212 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

2710 kgReference

1723 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9R28Reference

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Ag front

10.5R20Reference

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Ag rear

14.9R28Reference

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Length

352 cmReference

307 cmReference

Height

233 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

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243 cmReference

Front tread

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131 cmReference

CaseIH Farmall 50B attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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50Reference

Battery CCA

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660Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

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.