Compare/CaseIH CS 52 vs CaseIH Farmall 45A

CaseIH CS 52 vs CaseIH Farmall 45A

Verdict: CaseIH CS 52 vs CaseIH Farmall 45A

The CaseIH CS 52 and the CaseIH Farmall 45A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. CaseIH Farmall 45A is the lighter machine (3,527 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 51.1 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 45A is the newer design (2010 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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Fit & specs

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Rated power

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

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

Reverse speeds about 5% faster than forward.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rear differential lock with foot pedal, limited slip 4WD front axleReference

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

51.1 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

2700Reference

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

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Power (gross)

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33.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Type

synchronizedReference

synchronized shuttleReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

11-inch dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.9 kWReference

29.1 kWReference

Total flow

34.1 lpmReference

64.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

2/1Reference

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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Valves

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1 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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43.9 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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830 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

212 cmReference

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Weight

5027 to 5952 poundsReference

3527 to 3836 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

6x16Reference

2WD Rear tire

14.9R28Reference

12.4x28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

Front: 6x16. Rear: 12.4x28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

Front: 8.3x24. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

2WD Length

353 cmReference

332 cmReference

4WD Length

357 cmReference

339 cmReference

Width

189 cmReference

167 cmReference

Height (cab)

235 cmReference

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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

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2WD

2280 kgReference

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4WD

2699 kgReference

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Height

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238 cmReference

2WD Shipping weight

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1599 kgReference

4WD Shipping weight

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1740 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging amps

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40Reference

Battery CCA

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800Reference

Capacities

2WD Max capacity

3999 kgReference

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4WD Max capacity

4199 kgReference

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CaseIH Farmall 45A attachments

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.