Case IH Farmall 45C vs New Holland TC45DA

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

Across 8 measurable specs, the Case IH Farmall 45C leads 4 categories to 3 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall 45C and New Holland TC45DA.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 45C	New Holland TC45DA
Engine HP (hp)	45 hp	45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	36 hp	▲ 37.8 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,770 lb	3,565 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	2,000 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,469 lb	2,330 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112 in	106 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 3,540 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 14.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 45CNew Holland TC45DA

Engine HPhp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

36 hp

▲37.8 hp

Weightlb

▲3,770 lb

3,565 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,500 lb

2,000 lb

1,955 lb

250TL260TL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,469 lb

2,330 lb

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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	New HollandTC45DA


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Shibaura
Engine Model	L3C19-T	N844L
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	4-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	116 in³	135.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	45 hp	45 hp
PTO Power	36 hp	37.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Dual dry element
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	70 A	40 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	9.8 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	5.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	14.9 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	14.9 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	3 rear (optional); 2 mid (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	13 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	8.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	6.3 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	38 qt
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (1.375 in) at 2400 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Optional (with hydrostatic transmission)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	2,330 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Deluxe 3-point hitch with flexible link ends, telescoping stabilizers, swinging drawbar and crank-style leveling (most models)

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (HST)	2-range hydrostatic with DualPower Hi/Lo powershift
No. of Speeds	infinitely variable, 3 ranges	Infinite (2 hydrostatic ranges, each with DualPower High/Low)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Applicable	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Accommodator seat on an inclined sliding track, 3 in of vertical suspension, swivels up to 20 degrees (5 positions); cab: cloth seat with weight-adjustable suspension
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	FWD (standard); SuperSteer FWD with Sensitrak automatic 4WD engagement (optional); 2WD not available
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	FWD: 125.2 in; SuperSteer FWD: 129.5 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	66.6 in (ag tires)
Wheelbase	73.2 in	FWD: 73.5 in; SuperSteer FWD: 81.0 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	95 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	90.1 in (R4 tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	3,565 lb (FWD ROPS, R4 tires); 4,115 lb (TC45DA CAB)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	4,770 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	5,320 lb

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	Agricultural, industrial or turf tires; Galaxy Turf Special available from the factory
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	2WD: 5.50-16 or 7.50-15; 4WD: 7-16 or 8-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	13.6-24 or 14.9-24
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	2WD: 25x8.50-14; 4WD: 27x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	44x18-20
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	17.5-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Quick-Mount loader mounting; pin-on or quick-attach buckets
Loader Model	L360A	250TL (non SuperSteer); 260TL (with SuperSteer)
Loader Lift Height	112 in	250TL: 105 in; 260TL: 106 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	250TL: 2,000 lb; 260TL: 1,955 lb (at pins, max height)
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	250TL: 3,540 lb; 260TL: 3,254 lb (at pins)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	Not Published

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Case IH Farmall 45C vs New Holland TC45DA: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the New Holland TC45DA?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 45 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the New Holland TC45DA?: The New Holland TC45DA leads on pto hp at 37.8 hp hp, compared to 36 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 45C.
Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the New Holland TC45DA?: The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on weight at 3,770 lb lb, compared to 3,565 lb lb for the New Holland TC45DA.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the New Holland TC45DA?: The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,000 lb lb for the New Holland TC45DA.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the New Holland TC45DA?: The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 2,330 lb lb for the New Holland TC45DA.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall 45C	New Holland TC45DA
Engine HP (hp)	45 hp	45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	36 hp	▲ 37.8 hp
Weight (lb)	▲ 3,770 lb	3,565 lb
Loader Lift (lb)	▲ 2,500 lb	2,000 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,469 lb	2,330 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112 in	106 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 3,540 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 14.9 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	17.9 mph	n/a

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall 45CNew Holland TC45DA

Engine HPhp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

36 hp

▲37.8 hp

Weightlb

▲3,770 lb

3,565 lb

Loader Liftlb

▲2,500 lb

2,000 lb

1,955 lb

250TL260TL

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,469 lb

2,330 lb

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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	New HollandTC45DA


Engine Manufacturer	LS Mtron	Shibaura
Engine Model	L3C19-T	N844L
Engine Type	Diesel, 3-cylinder, turbocharged	4-cylinder diesel
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Displacement	116 in³	135.2 in³
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Engine Power (Gross)	45 hp	45 hp
PTO Power	36 hp	37.8 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published
Cooling System Type	Liquid-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner	Replaceable dry element	Dual dry element
Fuel System	Common rail direct injection	Not Published
Alternator	70 A	40 A

Pump Type	Not Published	Gear pump
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	9.8 gpm
Steering Flow	5.3 gpm	5.1 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	14.9 gpm
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	14.9 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	1	Not Published
No. of Optional Remote Valves	2	3 rear (optional); 2 mid (optional)

Fuel Tank Capacity	10.5 gal	13 gal
Coolant Capacity	Not Published	8.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	6.3 qt
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	38 qt
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

PTO Type	Independent rear PTO, electro-hydraulic engagement	Independent
PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (1.375 in) at 2400 engine rpm
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional, 2000 rpm	Optional (with hydrostatic transmission)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category I	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb	Not Published
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,469 lb	2,330 lb
Lift Control Type	Mechanical draft control (MDC)	Deluxe 3-point hitch with flexible link ends, telescoping stabilizers, swinging drawbar and crank-style leveling (most models)

Transmission Type	3-range hydrostatic (HST)	2-range hydrostatic with DualPower Hi/Lo powershift
No. of Speeds	infinitely variable, 3 ranges	Infinite (2 hydrostatic ranges, each with DualPower High/Low)
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	17.9 mph	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Clutch	Not Applicable	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical rear differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering	Power steering	Hydrostatic power steering
Brakes	Wet multi-disc	Wet disc
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Adjustable suspension seat	Accommodator seat on an inclined sliding track, 3 in of vertical suspension, swivels up to 20 degrees (5 positions); cab: cloth seat with weight-adjustable suspension
Front Axle Type	Mechanical Front Drive (MFD)	FWD (standard); SuperSteer FWD with Sensitrak automatic 4WD engagement (optional); 2WD not available
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	FWD: 125.2 in; SuperSteer FWD: 129.5 in
Overall Width	69.1 in	66.6 in (ag tires)
Wheelbase	73.2 in	FWD: 73.5 in; SuperSteer FWD: 81.0 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	95 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	90.1 in (R4 tires)

Tractor Weight (Base)	3,770 lb	3,565 lb (FWD ROPS, R4 tires); 4,115 lb (TC45DA CAB)
Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	4,770 lb
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	5,320 lb

Tire Size & Options	R1 Agricultural; R3 Turf; R4 Industrial	Agricultural, industrial or turf tires; Galaxy Turf Special available from the factory
R1 Agricultural - Front	9.5-16	2WD: 5.50-16 or 7.50-15; 4WD: 7-16 or 8-16
R1 Agricultural - Rear	13.6-24	13.6-24 or 14.9-24
R3 Turf - Front	28x8.50-15	2WD: 25x8.50-14; 4WD: 27x8.50-15
R3 Turf - Rear	41x14.00-20	44x18-20
R4 Industrial - Front	12-16.5	10-16.5
R4 Industrial - Rear	17.5L-24	17.5-24

Quick Attach Loader System	Quick-Attach faceplate; quick-connect loader mounting (L360A)	Quick-Mount loader mounting; pin-on or quick-attach buckets
Loader Model	L360A	250TL (non SuperSteer); 260TL (with SuperSteer)
Loader Lift Height	112 in	250TL: 105 in; 260TL: 106 in
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	2,500 lb	250TL: 2,000 lb; 260TL: 1,955 lb (at pins, max height)
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lbf	250TL: 3,540 lb; 260TL: 3,254 lb (at pins)

Warranty Length & Coverage	6-year (72-month) extended warranty: 2-year bumper-to-bumper plus 4 additional years powertrain	Not Published

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Case IH Farmall 45C vs New Holland TC45DA: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the New Holland TC45DA?

They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 45 hp hp for engine hp.

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the New Holland TC45DA?

The New Holland TC45DA leads on pto hp at 37.8 hp hp, compared to 36 hp hp for the Case IH Farmall 45C.

Which is heavier, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the New Holland TC45DA?

The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on weight at 3,770 lb lb, compared to 3,565 lb lb for the New Holland TC45DA.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the New Holland TC45DA?

The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on loader lift at 2,500 lb lb, compared to 2,000 lb lb for the New Holland TC45DA.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall 45C or the New Holland TC45DA?

The Case IH Farmall 45C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,469 lb lb, compared to 2,330 lb lb for the New Holland TC45DA.

Case IH Farmall 45C vs New Holland TC45DA

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