Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C or the Kioti DK45?

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

Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C or the Kioti DK45?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 45C leads on pto hp at 38.2 hp hp, compared to 38 hp hp for the Kioti DK45.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C or the Kioti DK45?

The Kioti DK45 leads on loader lift at 2,050 lb lb, compared to 1,830 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C.

Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C or the Kioti DK45?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 45C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 2,314 lb lb for the Kioti DK45.

Case IH Farmall Compact 45C vs Kioti DK45

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, this matchup is a dead heat: 3 categories to the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C, 3 to the Kioti DK45, 1 tied. Machine pages: Case IH Farmall Compact 45C and Kioti DK45.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall Compact 45C	Kioti DK45
Engine HP (hp)	45 hp	45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 38.2 hp	38 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,830 lb	▲ 2,050 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	▲ 2,756 lb	2,314 lb
Lift Height (in)	▲ 112 in	107.5 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 3,500 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 13.2 gpm

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall Compact 45CKioti DK45

Engine HPhp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

▲38.2 hp

38 hp

Weightlb

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Loader Liftlb

1,830 lb

▲2,050 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

▲2,756 lb

2,314 lb

at pin

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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 Compact 45C	KiotiDK45


PTO Power	38.2 hp	38 hp
Alternator	Not Published	50 A, 12 V
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated	Diesel, liquid-cooled
Fuel System	Not Published	Indirect injection
Displacement	115.9 in³	134.1 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2600 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Liquid-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	KIOTI (Daedong)
Engine Power (Gross)	45 hp	45 hp
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	Not Published

Weight with ROPS and Loader	Not Published	Not Published
Weight with Cab and Loader	Not Published	Not Published

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	Limited: Tractors (Non-Commercial Application) 24 months parts & labor; Extended (driveline): 48 months parts & labor

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	5.0 gpm
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	Not Published
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	13.2 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Not Published
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	14.2 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Non-cab: 2	Not Published
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Cab: 2; Non-cab: 1	Not Published

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm (1.375)
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Position and draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin	2,314 lb (at ends)
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, 2,000 rpm	Optional (2,000 rpm)
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	Category I
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin	Not Published

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	14.9-24
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	10X16.5
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	Agricultural; Lawn/Turf
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	Not Published
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	Not Published
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	14.9-24
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5-16

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	9.4 qt
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	7.4 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal (Cab); 10.5 gal (Non-cab)	10.6 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	8.2 gal

Loader Lift Height	112 in	107.5 in
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lb	3,500 lb
Quick Attach Loader System	L360A	Not Published
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,830 lb	2,050 lb

Clutch	Dry clutch	Dry disc
No. of Speeds	16F/16R (mechanical shuttle); optional 3-range hydrostatic	8F/8R; 12F/12R
Transmission Type	16x16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard); optional 3-range hydrostatic	Synchronized shuttle
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	Not Published
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Mechanical rear differential lock

Brakes	Not Published	Wet disc
Steering	Not Published	Power steering
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFD	4WD (MFWD)
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Not Published

Wheelbase	73.2 in	71.6 in
Overall Width	Not Published	61 in
Ground Clearance	Not Published	14.5 in
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	87.5 in
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	91 in
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	64.5 in
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	130.7 in

Accessories that fit	None tagged yet	Brush Guard Side Guards $199.99 Bolt onto the side of the OEM guard and offers wrap around protection

Case IH Farmall Compact 45C vs Kioti DK45: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C or the Kioti DK45?: They are effectively tied: both machines are rated at 45 hp hp for engine hp.
Which has more PTO horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C or the Kioti DK45?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 45C leads on pto hp at 38.2 hp hp, compared to 38 hp hp for the Kioti DK45.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C or the Kioti DK45?: The Kioti DK45 leads on loader lift at 2,050 lb lb, compared to 1,830 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C.
Which has more three-point hitch lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C or the Kioti DK45?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 45C leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 2,756 lb lb, compared to 2,314 lb lb for the Kioti DK45.