Head to head · Sub-Compact

CaseIH C42 vs CaseIH Farmall 31

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 Farmall 31

Sub-Compact

power
31 hp
displacement
91.3 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
9
Full Farmall 31 specs
CaseIHCaseIH C42
vs
CaseIHCaseIH Farmall 31

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

▲ C42 higher · +11 hp (+35%)
C4242 hp
Farmall 3131 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

C42 is in the 80th percentile; Farmall 31 is in the 59th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

▲ C42 higher · +52.7 ci (+58%)
C42144 ci
Farmall 3191.3 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

C42 is in the 82nd percentile; Farmall 31 is in the 49th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
C423
Farmall 313
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

C42 is in the 50th percentile; Farmall 31 is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ C42 higher · +7 (+78%)
C4216
Farmall 319
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

C42 is in the 89th percentile; Farmall 31 is in the 50th · 616 models

C42 (A)Farmall 31 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH Farmall 31Difference
ManufacturerCaseIHCaseIHSame
ModelC42Farmall 31—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH Farmall 31Difference
ManufacturerSteyrShibaura—
ModelWD308N843—
Power Output42hp31hp▲ C42+11 hp · +35%
Rated RPM2,400RPM2,600RPM▲ Farmall 31+200 RPM · +8%
Cylinders33Same
Displacement144ci91.3ci▲ C42+52.7 ci · +58%
Bore3.9inNot recorded—
Stroke3.9inNot recorded—

Transmission

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH Farmall 31Difference
TypeSynchroUnsynchronized Gear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH Farmall 31Difference
Length139in112in▲ C42+27 in · +24%
WidthNot recorded54.3in—
Height90.2in87.8in▲ C42+2.4 in · +3%
Operating Weight5,204lb2,511lb▲ C42+2,693 lb · +107%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH Farmall 31Difference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Tires

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH Farmall 31Difference
Rear Tire Size12.4Not recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH Farmall 31Difference
Hitch TypeNot recordedType I—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH Farmall 31Difference
Chassis Type4x2 2WDNot recorded—
Drive Type2WDNot recorded—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic PowerSame

Electrical

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH Farmall 31Difference
Battery VoltageNot recorded12V—
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH C42CaseIH Farmall 31Difference
TypeNot recordedROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure)—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 80th percentile (42 hp)B · 59th percentile (31 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 82nd percentile (144 ci)B · 49th percentile (91.3 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 89th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (9)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 94th percentile (5,204 lb)B · 46th percentile (2,511 lb)
A · C42B · Farmall 31Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH C42Full spec pageCaseIH Farmall 31