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 Farmall 31
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CaseIHModel B
CaseIH Farmall 31
Sub-Compact
- power
- 31 hp
- displacement
- 91.3 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 9
CaseIHCaseIH C42
vs
CaseIHCaseIH Farmall 31
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
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 tiedC423
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
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 31 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | CaseIH | Same |
| Model | C42 | Farmall 31 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 31 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steyr | Shibaura | — |
| Model | WD308 | N843 | — |
| Power Output | 42hp | 31hp | ▲ C42+11 hp · +35% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,600RPM | ▲ Farmall 31+200 RPM · +8% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 144ci | 91.3ci | ▲ C42+52.7 ci · +58% |
| Bore | 3.9in | Not recorded | — |
| Stroke | 3.9in | Not recorded | — |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 31 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchro | Unsynchronized Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 31 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 139in | 112in | ▲ C42+27 in · +24% |
| Width | Not recorded | 54.3in | — |
| Height | 90.2in | 87.8in | ▲ C42+2.4 in · +3% |
| Operating Weight | 5,204lb | 2,511lb | ▲ C42+2,693 lb · +107% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 31 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
Tires
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 31 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | 12.4 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 31 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Type I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 31 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | Not recorded | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Hydrostatic Power | Same |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 31 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Voltage | Not recorded | 12V | — |
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | CaseIH Farmall 31 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure) | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 80th percentile (42 hp)B · 59th percentile (31 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 82nd percentile (144 ci)B · 49th percentile (91.3 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 89th percentile (16)B · 50th percentile (9)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 94th percentile (5,204 lb)B · 46th percentile (2,511 lb)
A · C42B · Farmall 31Median Sub-Compact Tractor