Head to head · Sub-Compact

CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH C48

CaseIH C42 Tractor
CaseIHModel A

CaseIH C42

Sub-Compact

power
42 hp
displacement
144 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full C42 specs
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CaseIHModel B

CaseIH C48

Sub-Compact

power
48 hp
displacement
144 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full C48 specs
CaseIHCaseIH C42
vs
CaseIHCaseIH C48

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616816

Engine Power

▲ C48 higher · +6 hp (+14%)
C4242 hp
C4848 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

C42 is in the 80th percentile; C48 is in the 87th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
C42144 ci
C48144 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

C42 is in the 82nd percentile; C48 is in the 82nd · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
C423
C483
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

C42 is in the 50th percentile; C48 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
C4216
C4816
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

C42 is in the 89th percentile; C48 is in the 89th · 616 models

C42 (A)C48 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH C48Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHCaseIHSame
ModelC42C48
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH C48Difference
ManufacturerSteyrSteyrSame
ModelWD308WD308Same
Power Output42hp48hpC48+6 hp · +14%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,400RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement144ci144ciSame
Bore3.9in3.9inSame
Stroke3.9in3.9inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH C48Difference
TypeSynchroSynchroSame

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH C48Difference
Length139in139inSame
Height90.2in90.2inSame
Operating Weight5,204lb5,248lbC48+44 lb · <1%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH C48Difference
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Tires

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH C48Difference
Rear Tire Size12.4Not recorded

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH C48Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 80th percentile (42 hp)B · 87th percentile (48 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 82nd percentile (144 ci)B · 82nd percentile (144 ci)

Cylinders

median 3
A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 89th percentile (16)B · 89th percentile (16)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 94th percentile (5,204 lb)B · 94th percentile (5,248 lb)
A · C42B · C48Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH C42Full spec pageCaseIH C48