CaseIHModel A
CaseIH C42
Sub-Compact
- power
- 42 hp
- displacement
- 144 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Sub-Compact
CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH CS 48
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CaseIHModel B
CaseIH CS 48
Sub-Compact
- power
- 48 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
CaseIHCaseIH C42
vs
CaseIHCaseIH CS 48
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
▲ CS 48 higher · +6 hp (+14%)C4242 hp
CS 4848 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
C42 is in the 80th percentile; CS 48 is in the 87th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ CS 48 higher · +21 ci (+15%)C42144 ci
CS 48165 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
C42 is in the 82nd percentile; CS 48 is in the 88th · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedC423
CS 483
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
C42 is in the 50th percentile; CS 48 is in the 50th · 802 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tiedC4216
CS 4816
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
C42 is in the 89th percentile; CS 48 is in the 89th · 616 models
C42 (A)CS 48 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH CS 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | CaseIH | Same |
| Model | C42 | CS 48 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH CS 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steyr | Perkins | — |
| Model | WD308 | 903.27 | — |
| Power Output | 42hp | 48hp | ▲ CS 48+6 hp · +14% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ C42+150 RPM · +7% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 144ci | 165ci | ▲ CS 48+21 ci · +15% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.7in | ▲ C42+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 3.9in | 5in | ▲ CS 48+1.1 in · +28% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH CS 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchro | Synchro | Same |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH CS 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 139in | 139in | Same |
| Height | 90.2in | 92.1in | ▲ CS 48+1.9 in · +2% |
| Operating Weight | 5,204lb | 5,976lb | ▲ CS 48+772 lb · +15% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH CS 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH CS 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | 12.4 | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH CS 48 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 80th percentile (42 hp)B · 87th percentile (48 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 82nd percentile (144 ci)B · 88th percentile (165 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 89th percentile (16)B · 89th percentile (16)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 94th percentile (5,204 lb)B · 97th percentile (5,976 lb)
A · C42B · CS 48Median Sub-Compact Tractor