Head to head · Utility

CaseIH 485XL vs CaseIH CX50

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH 485XL

Utility

power
52 hp
displacement
179 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full 485XL specs
CaseIH CX50 Tractor
CaseIHModel B

CaseIH CX50

Tractor

power
53 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full CX50 specs
CaseIHCaseIH 485XL
vs
CaseIHCaseIH CX50

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

▲ CX50 higher · +1 hp (+2%)
485XL52 hp
CX5053 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

485XL is in the 47th percentile; CX50 is in the 48th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ 485XL higher · +14 ci (+8%)
485XL179 ci
CX50165 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

485XL is in the 48th percentile; CX50 is in the 44th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
485XL3
CX503
Median Utility Tractor4

485XL is in the 23rd percentile; CX50 is in the 23rd · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

▲ 485XL higher · +8 (+100%)
485XL16
CX508
Median Utility Tractor12

485XL is in the 73rd percentile; CX50 is in the 23rd · 4,941 models

485XL (A)CX50 (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH 485XLCaseIH CX50Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHCaseIHSame
Model485XLCX50—
CategoryUtilityNot recorded—

Engine

SpecCaseIH 485XLCaseIH CX50Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHPerkins—
ModelD-179903.27—
Power Output52hp53hp▲ CX50+1 hp · +2%
Rated RPM2,180RPM2,250RPM▲ CX50+70 RPM · +3%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement179ci165ci▲ 485XL+14 ci · +8%
Bore3.9in3.7in▲ 485XL+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke5.1in5in▲ 485XL+0.1 in · +2%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH 485XLCaseIH CX50Difference
TypeSynchromesh; two-speed power shiftSynchro shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH 485XLCaseIH CX50Difference
Length143inNot recorded—
Height99.2inNot recorded—
Operating Weight5,620lb7,286lb▲ CX50+1,666 lb · +30%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH 485XLCaseIH CX50Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH 485XLCaseIH CX50Difference
Hitch CategoryII/III/ISame
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH 485XLCaseIH CX50Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD2WD—
Drive Type2WDTwo-wheel drive (2WD)—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Electrical

SpecCaseIH 485XLCaseIH CX50Difference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecCaseIH 485XLCaseIH CX50Difference
Coolant3gal3.1gal▲ CX50+0.1 gal · +3%

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH 485XLCaseIH CX50Difference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 47th percentile (52 hp)B · 48th percentile (53 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 48th percentile (179 ci)B · 44th percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 23rd percentile (3)B · 23rd percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 73rd percentile (16)B · 23rd percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 52nd percentile (5,620 lb)B · 69th percentile (7,286 lb)
A · 485XLB · CX50Median Utility Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH 485XLFull spec pageCaseIH CX50