Head to head · Sub-Compact

CaseIH CS 48 vs Massey Ferguson 251XE

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH CS 48

Sub-Compact

power
48 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
16
Full CS 48 specs
Massey Ferguson 251XE Tractor
Massey FergusonModel B

Massey Ferguson 251XE

Sub-Compact

power
48 hp
displacement
165 ci
Cylinders
3
Forward gears
8
Full 251XE specs
CaseIHCaseIH CS 48
vs
Massey FergusonMassey Ferguson 251XE

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Sub-Compact

n = 616–816

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
CS 4848 hp
251XE48 hp
Median Sub-Compact Tractor26.9 hp

CS 48 is in the 87th percentile; 251XE is in the 87th · 816 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
CS 48165 ci
251XE165 ci
Median Sub-Compact Tractor91.4 ci

CS 48 is in the 88th percentile; 251XE is in the 89th · 757 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
CS 483
251XE3
Median Sub-Compact Tractor3

CS 48 is in the 50th percentile; 251XE is in the 50th · 802 models

Forward Gears

▲ CS 48 higher · +8 (+100%)
CS 4816
251XE8
Median Sub-Compact Tractor9

CS 48 is in the 89th percentile; 251XE is in the 40th · 616 models

CS 48 (A)251XE (B)Median Sub-Compact Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH CS 48Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHMassey Ferguson—
ModelCS 48251XE—
CategorySub-CompactSub-CompactSame

Engine

SpecCaseIH CS 48Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
ManufacturerPerkinsPerkinsSame
Model903.27903.27Same
Power Output48hp48hpSame
Rated RPM2,250RPM2,250RPMSame
Cylinders33Same
Displacement165ci165ciSame
Bore3.7in3.7inSame
Stroke5in5inSame

Transmission

SpecCaseIH CS 48Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
TypeSynchroGear—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH CS 48Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
Length139in133in▲ CS 48+6 in · +5%
WidthNot recorded72in—
Height92.1in96.7in▲ 251XE+4.6 in · +5%
Operating Weight5,976lb4,738lb▲ CS 48+1,238 lb · +26%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH CS 48Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
System TypeNot recordedOpen Center—
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH CS 48Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
TypeNot recordedRear PTO Type: 540—
Speed 1Not recorded540rpm—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH CS 48Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedRear Type: I—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH CS 48Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic PowerNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH CS 48Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
Starter TypeNot recordedElectric—

Capacities

SpecCaseIH CS 48Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
CoolantNot recorded2.5gal—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH CS 48Massey Ferguson 251XEDifference
TypeNot recordedROPS—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 26.9 hp
A · 87th percentile (48 hp)B · 87th percentile (48 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 91.4 ci
A · 88th percentile (165 ci)B · 89th percentile (165 ci)

Cylinders

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

Forward Gears

median 9
A · 89th percentile (16)B · 40th percentile (8)

Operating Weight

median 2,700 lb
A · 97th percentile (5,976 lb)B · 90th percentile (4,738 lb)
A · CS 48B · 251XEMedian Sub-Compact Tractor
Full spec pageCaseIH CS 48Full spec pageMassey Ferguson 251XE