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CaseIHModel A
CaseIH C48
Sub-Compact
- power
- 48 hp
- displacement
- 144 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 16
Head to head · Sub-Compact
CaseIH C48 vs Massey Ferguson 251XE
Massey FergusonModel B
Massey Ferguson 251XE
Sub-Compact
- power
- 48 hp
- displacement
- 165 ci
- Cylinders
- 3
- Forward gears
- 8
CaseIHCaseIH C48
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 251XE
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact
Engine Power
= Effectively tiedC4848 hp
251XE48 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp
C48 is in the 87th percentile; 251XE is in the 87th · 816 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 251XE higher · +21 ci (+15%)C48144 ci
251XE165 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci
C48 is in the 82nd percentile; 251XE is in the 89th · 757 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tiedC483
251XE3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3
C48 is in the 50th percentile; 251XE is in the 50th · 802 models
Forward Gears
▲ C48 higher · +8 (+100%)C4816
251XE8
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9
C48 is in the 89th percentile; 251XE is in the 40th · 616 models
C48 (A)251XE (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | Massey Ferguson 251XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Massey Ferguson | — |
| Model | C48 | 251XE | — |
| Category | Sub-Compact | Sub-Compact | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | Massey Ferguson 251XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Steyr | Perkins | — |
| Model | WD308 | 903.27 | — |
| Power Output | 48hp | 48hp | Same |
| Rated RPM | 2,400RPM | 2,250RPM | ▲ C48+150 RPM · +7% |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | Same |
| Displacement | 144ci | 165ci | ▲ 251XE+21 ci · +15% |
| Bore | 3.9in | 3.7in | ▲ C48+0.2 in · +5% |
| Stroke | 3.9in | 5in | ▲ 251XE+1.1 in · +28% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | Massey Ferguson 251XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Synchro | Gear | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | Massey Ferguson 251XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 139in | 133in | ▲ C48+6 in · +5% |
| Width | Not recorded | 72in | — |
| Height | 90.2in | 96.7in | ▲ 251XE+6.5 in · +7% |
| Operating Weight | 5,248lb | 4,738lb | ▲ C48+510 lb · +11% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | Massey Ferguson 251XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Not recorded | Open Center | — |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Not recorded | — |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | Massey Ferguson 251XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | Rear PTO Type: 540 | — |
| Speed 1 | Not recorded | 540rpm | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | Massey Ferguson 251XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Rear Type: I | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | Massey Ferguson 251XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x2 2WD | 4x2 2WD | Same |
| Drive Type | 2WD | 2WD | Same |
| Steering Type | Hydrostatic Power | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | Massey Ferguson 251XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Not recorded | Electric | — |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | Massey Ferguson 251XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | Not recorded | 2.5gal | — |
Operator Station
| Spec | CaseIH C48 | Massey Ferguson 251XE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Not recorded | ROPS | — |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 26.9 hpA · 87th percentile (48 hp)B · 87th percentile (48 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 91.4 ciA · 82nd percentile (144 ci)B · 89th percentile (165 ci)
Cylinders
median 3A · 50th percentile (3)B · 50th percentile (3)
Forward Gears
median 9A · 89th percentile (16)B · 40th percentile (8)
Operating Weight
median 2,700 lbA · 94th percentile (5,248 lb)B · 90th percentile (4,738 lb)
A · C48B · 251XEMedian Sub-Compact Tractor