CaseIH CS 78
The CaseIH CS 78 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 268.3 ci 4.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 78 hp / 58.2 kW; Diesel (listed): 78 hp / 58.2 kW. Transmission: 32 forward and 16 reverse. Operating weight: 8708 lbs 3949 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 78 hp / 58.2 kW; Diesel (listed): 78 hp / 58.2 kW
Transmission
32 forward and 16 reverse
Operating Weight
8708 lbs
3949 kg
Overview
![]() | 1994 - 2003
CS SeriesUtility tractor
CS Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Utility tractor | |
CaseIH CS 78 Power | |
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Engine | 78 hp
58.2 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 71 hp
52.9 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Disc brakes | |
Cab standard. |
Hydraulics | |
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Total flow | 13.2 gpm
50.0 lpm |
22.2 gpmOptOptional
84.0 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Rear lift | 10804.5 lbs
4900 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 430@2130 |
540@2046 | |
540E@1506 | |
1000@2130 | |
Front PTO | independent |
Front PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 97.6 inches
247 cm |
Weight | 8708 lbs
3949 kg |
Front tire | 9.00-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9R34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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CS78 & CS94 published in 2000, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine options | |
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MWM 4.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Sisu 4.4L 4-cyl diesel |
Engine Detail — 253.6 ci / 4.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | MWM WD 401.81 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 253.6 ci
4.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.13x4.72 inches
105 x 120 mm |
Power | 78 hp
58.2 kW |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 220 lb-ft
298.3 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Engine Detail — 268.3 ci / 4.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Sisu 420.81 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 268.3 ci
4.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.25x4.72 inches
108 x 120 mm |
Power | 78 hp
58.2 kW |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Torque | 225 lb-ft
305.1 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed synchronized | |
16-speed two-speed power shift | |
32-speed creeper |
Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse synchronized
Type | synchronized |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Transmission — 16 forward and reverse two-speed power shift
Type | two-speed power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Four gears in two ranges with two-speed push-button power shift and shuttle. | |
Transmission | |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 32 forward and 16 reverse |
Dimensions
CaseIH CS 78 Tires | |
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Ag front | 9.00-16 |
Ag rear | 16.9R34 |
Ag front | 13.6R24 |
Ag rear | 16.9R34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 97.6 inches
247 cm |
Length | 166.1 inches
421 cm |
Width | 85.8 inches
217 cm |
Height (cab) | 105.9 inches
268 cm |
Weight | 8708 lbs
3949 kg |
Max weight | 14330 lbs
6500 kg |
Ground clearance | 16.9 inches
42 cm |
Front tread | 66.5 inches
168 cm |
Rear tread | 66.9 inches
169 cm |
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