CaseIH C50
The CaseIH C50 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 165 ci 2.7 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 48 hp / 35.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 53 hp / 39.5 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 5357 to 7595 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 48 hp / 35.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 53 hp / 39.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
20 gal
75.7 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
5357 to 7595 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1998 - 2002
CX Utility SeriesUtility tractor
CX Utility Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Doncaster, England | |
Original price was $19,700 in 1999 | |
Variants | |
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CX50 | deluxe model |
C50 | basic model |
CaseIH C50 Engine | |
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Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
CaseIH C50 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
Engine (net) | 48 hp
35.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 40 hp
29.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 35.4 hp
26.4 kW |
PTO (tested) | 42.5 hp
31.7 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS with straddle platform. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 20 gal
75.7 L |
2WD Hydraulic system | 9 gal
34.1 L |
4WD Hydraulic system | 9.7 gal
36.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
2WD Capacity | 9 gal
34.1 L |
4WD Capacity | 9.7 gal
36.7 L |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 0 to 3 |
Pump flow | 12.7 gpm
48.1 lpm |
Total flow | 15.7 gpm
59.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | mechanical draft sensing |
Rear lift | 3665 lbs
1662 kg |
5097 lbsOptOptional
2311 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 *Optional dual shaft | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 80.9 inches
205 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 83.3 inches
211 cm |
Weight | 5357 to 7595 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 65 |
Battery CCA | 650 |
810 (optional) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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CX Series Tractors published in 1997, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 165 ci / 2.7 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins 903.27 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 165 ci
2.7 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.74x5.00 inches
95 x 127 mm |
Power (net) | 48 hp
35.8 kW |
Power (gross) | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
Fuel system | mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectors |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17.25:1 |
Rated RPM | 2250 |
Torque | 140 lb-ft
189.8 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 8 qts
7.6 L |
Oil change | 250 h |
Coolant capacity | 12.57 qts
11.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
16-speed creeper |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 12-inch dry disc |
2WD Oil capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
4WD Oil capacity | 38.6 qts
36.5 L |
Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | 12-inch dry disc |
2WD Oil capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
4WD Oil capacity | 38.6 qts
36.5 L |
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Transmission — 8 forward and reverse
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
2WD Oil capacity | 36 qts
34.1 L |
4WD Oil capacity | 38.6 qts
36.5 L |
Transmission | |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Dimensions
CaseIH C50 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 14.9-28 |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 80.9 inches
205 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 83.3 inches
211 cm |
CaseIH C50 Weight | |
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2WD Shipping | 5357 lbs
2429 kg |
4WD Shipping | 6096 lbs
2765 kg |
Operating | 7595 lbs
3445 kg |
Max capacity | 10,150 lbs
4604 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1893 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
April 1999 - June 1999,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1893 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 42.5 hp
31.7 kW |
Fuel use | 2.8 gal/hour
10.6 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 40.9 hp
30.5 kW |
Fuel use | 2.6 gal/hour
9.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 35.4 hp
26.4 kW |
Fuel use | 2.8 gal/hour
10.6 l/hour |
Gear 1-High-TA used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7990 lbs
3624 kg |
Gear 1-Low-Direct used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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CaseIH 2200 loader | |
CaseIH 2250 loader |
Photos
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih C50.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Caseih C50 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih C50.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)0 hp
Kilowatts (kW)0 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)0 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:Diesel (net): 48 hp / 35.8 kW; Diesel (gross): 53 hp / 39.5 kW
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