Case IH Farmall 45C vs Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab

Every published spec for both machines, side by side. The verdict below is computed straight from the spec sheets, not opinion.

Across 7 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab leads 3 categories to 1 (3 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 45C and Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 45C	Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab
Engine HP (hp)	45 hp	▲ 50 hp
PTO HP (hp)	36 hp	▲ 42.5 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 4,453 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,830 lb	1,830 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,756 lb	n/a
Lift Height (in)	112 in	112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.5 gpm	12.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 45CCase IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab

Engine HPhp

45 hp

▲50 hp

PTO HPhp

36 hp

▲42.5 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

▲4,453 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,830 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,756 lb

n/a

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Case IHFarmall 45C	Case IHFarmall 50C Gear Cab


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	L3C19-T	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	115.9 in³	115.9 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	45 hp	50 hp
PTO Power	36 hp	42.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	70 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, computed)	12.4 gpm (8.2 + 4.2, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	12.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (optional)	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	16 forward, 16 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	n/a (no clutch on hydrostatic)	dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Not Published
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe seat with armrests and an adjustable backrest	Adjustable suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	69.1 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	73.2 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	93.3 in
Overall Length	128.1 in	128.1 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	4,453 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; mid-mount frame for fast loader connect and disconnect (L360A)	Quick-Attach faceplate
Loader Model	L360A	L360A
Loader Lift Height	112 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,830 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin	1,830 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin (L360A)
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	3,114 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year, 72-month total)	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years

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Case IH Farmall 45C vs Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?: The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab leads on engine hp at 50 hp hp, compared to 45 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 45C.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?: The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab leads on pto hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 36 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 45C.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?: The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab leads on weight at 4,453 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 45C.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,830 lb lb for loader lift.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 45C	Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab
Engine HP (hp)	45 hp	▲ 50 hp
PTO HP (hp)	36 hp	▲ 42.5 hp
Weight (lb)	3,770 lb	▲ 4,453 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	1,830 lb	1,830 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,756 lb	n/a
Lift Height (in)	112 in	112 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	3,114 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	▲ 13.5 gpm	12.4 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 45CCase IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab

Engine HPhp

45 hp

▲50 hp

PTO HPhp

36 hp

▲42.5 hp

Weightlb

3,770 lb

▲4,453 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲1,830 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,756 lb

n/a

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Full Spec Sheet

Every published spec, side by side, including the details the graphs above don't chart.

Spec	Case IHFarmall 45C	Case IHFarmall 50C Gear Cab


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	LS Mtron
Engine Model	L3C19-T	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged
No. of Cylinders	3	3
Displacement	115.9 in³	115.9 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	45 hp	50 hp
PTO Power	36 hp	42.5 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Tier 4
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Not Published
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Not Published
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	70 A	Not Published

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.2 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	13.5 gpm (8.2 + 5.3, computed)	12.4 gpm (8.2 + 4.2, computed)
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	2
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	Not Published

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	12.4 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Optional, 2000 rpm
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb	Not Published
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Mechanical draft control (MDC)

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (optional)	16 x 16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift
No. of Speeds	3 ranges	16 forward, 16 reverse
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	n/a (no clutch on hydrostatic)	dry clutch
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Not Published
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Deluxe seat with armrests and an adjustable backrest	Adjustable suspension seat
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Width	69.1 in	Not Published
Wheelbase	73.2 in	73.2 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	Not Applicable	93.3 in
Overall Length	128.1 in	128.1 in

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	4,453 lb
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	Not Published
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	Not Published
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	Not Published

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; mid-mount frame for fast loader connect and disconnect (L360A)	Quick-Attach faceplate
Loader Model	L360A	L360A
Loader Lift Height	112 in	112 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,830 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin	1,830 lb at 31.5 in. forward of pivot pin (L360A)
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	3,114 lbf

Warranty Length & Coverage	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years (6-year, 72-month total)	Basic 2 years; powertrain 4 additional years

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Case IH Farmall 45C vs Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?

The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab leads on engine hp at 50 hp hp, compared to 45 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 45C.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?

The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab leads on pto hp at 42.5 hp hp, compared to 36 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 45C.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?

The Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab leads on weight at 4,453 lb lb, compared to 3,770 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall 45C.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 1,830 lb lb for loader lift.

Case IH Farmall 45C vs Case IH Farmall 50C Gear Cab

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