Compare/CaseIH CS 52 vs CaseIH Farmall 45

CaseIH CS 52 vs CaseIH Farmall 45

Verdict: CaseIH CS 52 vs CaseIH Farmall 45

The CaseIH CS 52 and the CaseIH Farmall 45 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. CaseIH Farmall 45 is the lighter machine (3,454 kg vs 5,027 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH CS 52 holds more fuel (73.1 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 45 is the newer design (2008 vs 2001). 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

CaseIH

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Best match

Clear

CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

ShibauraReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges, plus reverse, with additional high/low range.Reference

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

Distributor

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CaseIHReference

Original price

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$38,932 (2011 CVT cab )Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

CS52

2WDReference

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CS52a

4WDReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

73.1 LReference

49.2 LReference

Engine

38.8 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

95 x 127 mmReference

84 x 100 mmReference

Power

38.8 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2250Reference

2600Reference

Torque

192.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual stageReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Transmission

Type

synchronizedReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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Transmission

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CVTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.9 kWReference

26.8 kWReference

Total flow

34.1 lpmReference

56.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

IReference

Rear lift

2500 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

430/540/1000Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2130Reference

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Front PTO

independentReference

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Front PTO Type

1000Reference

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Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

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19.3 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1270 kgReference

Mid PTO

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optional with hydro/CVTReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

212 cmReference

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Weight

5027 to 5952 poundsReference

3454 to 4491 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

8-16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9R28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.5-20. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

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2WD Length

353 cmReference

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4WD Length

357 cmReference

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Width

189 cmReference

169 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

230 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

36 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

132 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

148 cmReference

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Rear tread

149 cmReference

130 to 171 cmReference

2WD

2280 kgReference

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4WD

2699 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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186 cmReference

Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

Ag front

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8-16Reference

Ag rear

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14.9-24Reference

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

Length

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318 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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241 cmReference

Front tread

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125 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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75 (cab optional)Reference

Battery CCA

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600Reference

Capacities

2WD Max capacity

3999 kgReference

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4WD Max capacity

4199 kgReference

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CaseIH Farmall 45 attachments

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.