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Century C38 vs Century C42
Verdict: Century C38 vs Century C42
The Century C38 and the Century C42 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Century C42 leads on rated power with 36 hp against 32 hp. In short: choose the Century C42 for outright pulling power, or the Century C38 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
Century
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Century
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
32 hp
36 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Distributor
CenturyReference
CenturyReference
Manufacturer
KukjeReference
KukjeReference
With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference
With 12.4-28 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
foot pedalReference
foot pedalReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
28.3 kWReference
31.3 kWReference
Displacement
1.8 LReference
2.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
84 x 94 mmReference
84 x 94 mmReference
Power
28.3 kWReference
31.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
dry elementReference
dry cartridgeReference
Compression
22.2:1Reference
22.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
2600Reference
2600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
9.3 LReference
9.3 LReference
Oil capacity
35.0 LReference
35.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and reverseReference
12 forward and reverseReference
Oil type
[21o↔-40oC]Reference
[21o↔-40oC]Reference
10oF [-12oC]↑
: JDM J20CReference
: JDM J20CReference
70o↔-40oF [21o↔-40oC]
: JDM J20DReference
: JDM J20DReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
23.9 kWReference
26.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system
35.0 LReference
35.0 LReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
35.0 LReference
35.0 LReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
1 to 3Reference
Pump flow
33.7 lpmReference
33.7 lpmReference
Total flow
50.0 lpmReference
50.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1170 kgReference
1170 kgReference
Rear PTO
live (2-stage clutch)Reference
live (2-stage clutch)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Capacities
Fuel
42.0 LReference
42.0 LReference
Front axle
7.0 LReference
7.0 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
175 cmReference
175 cmReference
Weight
1710 kgReference
1710 kgReference
Front tire
8-18Reference
8-18Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
12.4-28Reference
Ag front
8-18Reference
8-18Reference
Ag rear
12.4-28Reference
12.4-28Reference
Lawn/turf front
29x12.00-15Reference
29x12.00-15Reference
Lawn/turf rear
44x18.00-20Reference
44x18.00-20Reference
Industrial front
12-16.5Reference
12-16.5Reference
Industrial rear
17.5L-24Reference
17.5L-24Reference
Length
314 cmReference
314 cmReference
Width
154 cmReference
154 cmReference
Height
243 cmReference
243 cmReference
Ground clearance
33 cmReference
30 cmReference
Front tread
127 cmReference
127 cmReference
Rear tread
114 to 149 cmReference
114 to 149 cmReference
C38 Serial Numbers
Location:
Rear of tractor below PTO.Reference
Rear of tractor, below PTO.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging amps
45Reference
45Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Speeds
C42 Serial Numbers
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.


