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 UTB/Universal 453
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UTB/UniversalModel B
UTB/Universal 453
Tractor
- power
- 45 hp
- displacement
- 143 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 12
CaseIHCaseIH C42
vs
UTB/UniversalUTB/Universal 453
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
▲ 453 higher · +3 hp (+7%)C4242 hp
45345 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
C42 is in the 80th percentile; 453 is in the 83rd · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ C42 higher · +1 ci (<1%)C42144 ci
453143 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
C42 is in the 82nd percentile; 453 is in the 81st · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedC423
4533
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
C42 is in the 50th percentile; 453 is in the 50th · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ C42 higher · +4 (+33%)C4216
45312
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
C42 is in the 89th percentile; 453 is in the 73rd · 616 models
C42 (A)453 (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | UTB/Universal 453 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | UTB/Universal | — |
| Model | C42 | 453 | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Not recorded | — |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | UTB/Universal 453 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steyr | UTB | — |
| Model | WD308 | D115 | — |
| Power Output | 42hp | 45hp | ▲ 453+3 hp · +7% |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,400RPM | Same |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 144ci | 143ci | ▲ C42+1 ci · <1% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.7in | ▲ C42+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 3.9in | 4.3in | ▲ 453+0.4 in · +10% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | UTB/Universal 453 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchro | Constant mesh, Creeper | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | UTB/Universal 453 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 139in | 143in | ▲ 453+4 in · +3% |
| Height | 90.2in | 97.6in | ▲ 453+7.4 in · +8% |
| Operating Weight | 5,204lb | 5,765lb | ▲ 453+561 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | UTB/Universal 453 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | UTB/Universal 453 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Rear PTO | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Tires
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | UTB/Universal 453 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Tire Size | 12.4 | Not recorded | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | UTB/Universal 453 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Three-Point Hitch | — |
| Hitch Category | Not recorded | II/I | — |
| Hitch Position | Not recorded | Rear | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | UTB/Universal 453 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 2WD | — |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | UTB/Universal 453 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric Starter (12 volts) | — |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | UTB/Universal 453 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 3.4gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH C42 | UTB/Universal 453 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Open | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 80th percentile (42 hp)B · 83rd percentile (45 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 82nd percentile (144 ci)B · 81st percentile (143 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 89th percentile (16)B · 73rd percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 94th percentile (5,204 lb)B · 96th percentile (5,765 lb)
A · C42B · 453Median Sub-Compact Tractor