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CaseIH Farmall 45 vs CaseIH Farmall 50B

Verdict: CaseIH Farmall 45 vs CaseIH Farmall 50B

The CaseIH Farmall 45 and the CaseIH Farmall 50B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 50B leads on rated power with 47 hp against 45 hp. CaseIH Farmall 50B is the lighter machine (1,723 kg vs 3,454 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 45 holds more fuel (49.2 L vs 36.0 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 50B is the newer design (2012 vs 2008). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 50B for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 45 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

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Rated power

45 hp

47 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

CaseIHReference

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Manufacturer

ShibauraReference

CaseIHReference

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

Four synchronized gears in four ranges.Reference

Original price

$38,932 (2011 CVT cab )Reference

$24,735 (2012 hydro )Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

36.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

33.6 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Displacement

2.2 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

84 x 100 mmReference

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Power (gross)

33.6 kWReference

35.0 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual stageReference

dryReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

Rated RPM

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Transmission

CVTReference

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Gears

infinite forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Type

continuously variable transmissionReference

hydrostaticReference

Pump flow

37.1 lpmReference

31.0 lpmReference

Total flow

56.4 lpmReference

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Steering flow

19.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

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1Reference

Control

position controlReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1270 kgReference

1119 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Mid PTO

optional with hydro/CVTReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Gear PTO (claimed)

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29.1 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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27.6 kWReference

Gear Steering flow

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15.5 lpmReference

Hydro Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1250 kgReference

Drawbar

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two-position swinging drawbarReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

186 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

3454 to 4491 poundsReference

1723 kgReference

Front tire

8-16Reference

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Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

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Ag front

8-16Reference

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Ag rear

14.9-24Reference

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Lawn/turf front

27/12LLx15Reference

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Lawn/turf rear

22.5LLx16.1Reference

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Industrial front

10-16.5Reference

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Industrial rear

17.5x24Reference

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Length

318 cmReference

307 cmReference

Width

169 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

241 cmReference

243 cmReference

Height (cab)

230 cmReference

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Front tread

125 cmReference

131 cmReference

Rear tread

130 to 171 cmReference

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CaseIH Farmall 45 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

75 (cab optional)Reference

50Reference

Battery CCA

600Reference

660Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

CaseIH Farmall 50B 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.