Case IH Farmall Compact 45C vs Mahindra 5145

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 Mahindra 5145 leads 5 categories to 1 (1 tied). Machine pages: Case IH Farmall Compact 45C and Mahindra 5145.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall Compact 45C	Mahindra 5145
Engine HP (hp)	45 hp	45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 38.2 hp	38 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,830 lb	▲ 3,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,756 lb	▲ 3,748 lb
Lift Height (in)	112 in	▲ 122 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 5,200 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 13.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	17.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall Compact 45CMahindra 5145

Engine HPhp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

▲38.2 hp

38 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,830 lb

▲3,100 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,756 lb

▲3,748 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 Compact 45C	Mahindra5145


PTO Power	38.2 hp	38 hp @ 300 rpm
Alternator	Not Published	55 A
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated	Four-stroke, direct-injection, turbocharged and intercooled, water-cooled diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Displacement	115.9 in³	166.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	45 hp	45 hp @ 300 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	No DPF

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	5-Year limited powertrain warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.62 gpm
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.71 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	13.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	13.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Non-cab: 2	1 additional (expandable to 2 total)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Cab: 2; Non-cab: 1	1 standard

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2300 engine rpm; 540E rpm @ 1725 engine rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Position & draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, 2,000 rpm	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	CAT I & II with telescopic stabilizers & flex links
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin	3748 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural or R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	16.9X24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10.5/80X18
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	14.9X28
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5X20

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal (Cab); 10.5 gal (Non-cab)	17.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	112 in	122 inches
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lb	5200 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	L360A	5155-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,830 lb	3100 lbs

Clutch	Dry clutch	Dual dry, with cerametallic lining
No. of Speeds	16F/16R (mechanical shuttle); optional 3-range hydrostatic	12F / 12R
Transmission Type	16x16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard); optional 3-range hydrostatic	Full synchromesh with forward/reverse synchro shuttle & constant mesh range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	17.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Not Published

Brakes	Not Published	Fully-enclosed 7-inch diameter dry disc
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic power steering with tilt steering wheel
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFD	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Adjustable seat with soft-coil suspension

Wheelbase	73.2 in	74.8 inches
Overall Width	Not Published	80.3 inches
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.2 inches
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	60.6 inches
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	136.6 inches

Case IH Farmall Compact 45C vs Mahindra 5145: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C or the Mahindra 5145?: 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 Mahindra 5145?: The Case IH Farmall Compact 45C leads on pto hp at 38.2 hp hp, compared to 38 hp hp for the Mahindra 5145.
Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C or the Mahindra 5145?: The Mahindra 5145 leads on loader lift at 3,100 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 Mahindra 5145?: The Mahindra 5145 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,748 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C.

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Category Verdict

Spec	Case IH Farmall Compact 45C	Mahindra 5145
Engine HP (hp)	45 hp	45 hp
PTO HP (hp)	▲ 38.2 hp	38 hp
Loader Lift (lb)	1,830 lb	▲ 3,100 lb
3-Pt Lift (24 in) (lb)	2,756 lb	▲ 3,748 lb
Lift Height (in)	112 in	▲ 122 in
Breakout Force (lbf)	3,114 lbf	▲ 5,200 lbf
Hydraulic Flow (gpm)	8.2 gpm	▲ 13.3 gpm
Travel Speed (mph)	—	17.9 mph

The headline numbers at a glance.

Case IH Farmall Compact 45CMahindra 5145

Engine HPhp

▲45 hp

PTO HPhp

▲38.2 hp

38 hp

Weightlb

—

Loader Liftlb

1,830 lb

▲3,100 lb

3-Pt Lift (24 in)lb

2,756 lb

▲3,748 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 Compact 45C	Mahindra5145


PTO Power	38.2 hp	38 hp @ 300 rpm
Alternator	Not Published	55 A
Air Cleaner	Not Published	Not Published
Engine Type	Diesel, naturally aspirated	Four-stroke, direct-injection, turbocharged and intercooled, water-cooled diesel
Fuel System	Not Published	Direct injection
Displacement	115.9 in³	166.2 in³
No. of Cylinders	3	4
Rated Engine Speed	2600 rpm	2300 rpm
Cooling System Type	Not Published	Water-cooled
Engine Manufacturer	Not Published	Mahindra
Engine Power (Gross)	45 hp	45 hp @ 300 rpm
Engine Emissions Constraints	Tier 4	No DPF

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

Warranty Length & Coverage	Not Published	5-Year limited powertrain warranty

Pump Type	Not Published	Not Published
Steering Flow	Not Published	4.62 gpm
Implement Flow	8.2 gpm	8.71 gpm
Total Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	13.3 gpm
Hydraulic System Type	Open center	Open center
Rear Remote Hydraulic Flow	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Hydraulic Pump Flow	Not Published	13.3 gpm
No. of Optional Remote Valves	Non-cab: 2	1 additional (expandable to 2 total)
No. of Standard Remote Valves	Cab: 2; Non-cab: 1	1 standard

PTO Rear	540 rpm	540 rpm @ 2300 engine rpm; 540E rpm @ 1725 engine rpm
PTO Type	Not Published	Independent
Lift Control Type	Mechanical Draft Control (MDC)	Position & draft control
Hitch Lift Capacity	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin	Not Published
Mid-PTO Availability	Optional mid-PTO, 2,000 rpm	Not Applicable
Category, 3-Point Hitch	Category 1	CAT I & II with telescopic stabilizers & flex links
Hitch Lift Capacity (at 24”)	2,756 lb @ 24 in behind pin	3748 lbs

R3 Turf - Rear	Not Published	Not Applicable
R3 Turf - Front	Not Published	Not Applicable
Tire Size & Options	Not Published	R1 Agricultural or R4 Industrial
R4 Industrial - Rear	Not Published	16.9X24
R4 Industrial - Front	Not Published	10.5/80X18
R1 Agricultural - Rear	Not Published	14.9X28
R1 Agricultural - Front	Not Published	9.5X20

Coolant Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Crankcase Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Fuel Tank Capacity	12.4 gal (Cab); 10.5 gal (Non-cab)	17.1 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Transmission / Hydraulic System Capacity	Not Published	Not Published

Loader Lift Height	112 in	122 inches
Loader Breakout Force	3,114 lb	5200 lbs
Quick Attach Loader System	L360A	5155-1.1 gal: Skid-steer style quick-attach coupler
Loader Lift Capacity (Full Height)	1,830 lb	3100 lbs

Clutch	Dry clutch	Dual dry, with cerametallic lining
No. of Speeds	16F/16R (mechanical shuttle); optional 3-range hydrostatic	12F / 12R
Transmission Type	16x16 mechanical shuttle with synchro shift (dry clutch) (standard); optional 3-range hydrostatic	Full synchromesh with forward/reverse synchro shuttle & constant mesh range
Max Travel Speed (Forward)	Not Published	17.9 mph
Max Travel Speed (Reverse)	Not Published	Not Published
Differential Lock & Limited Slip Options	Mechanical differential lock	Not Published

Brakes	Not Published	Fully-enclosed 7-inch diameter dry disc
Steering	Not Published	Hydrostatic power steering with tilt steering wheel
Frame Type	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Type	MFD	Not Published
Drawbar Capacity	Not Published	Not Published
Front Axle Rating	Not Published	Not Published
Seat Suspension & Adjustability	Not Published	Adjustable seat with soft-coil suspension

Wheelbase	73.2 in	74.8 inches
Overall Width	Not Published	80.3 inches
Ground Clearance	Not Published	15.2 inches
Height to Top of ROPS	97.1 in	60.6 inches
Height to Top of Cab Model	93.3 in	Not Applicable
Height to Top of ROPS (folded)	78.6 in	Not Published
Min. Turn Radius without Brakes	Not Published	Not Published
Overall Length with 3-Point Hitch	128.1 in	136.6 inches

Case IH Farmall Compact 45C vs Mahindra 5145: Quick Answers

Which has more horsepower, the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C or the Mahindra 5145?

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 Mahindra 5145?

The Case IH Farmall Compact 45C leads on pto hp at 38.2 hp hp, compared to 38 hp hp for the Mahindra 5145.

Which has more loader lift capacity, the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C or the Mahindra 5145?

The Mahindra 5145 leads on loader lift at 3,100 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 Mahindra 5145?

The Mahindra 5145 leads on 3-pt lift (24 in) at 3,748 lb lb, compared to 2,756 lb lb for the Case IH Farmall Compact 45C.

Case IH Farmall Compact 45C vs Mahindra 5145

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