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Years in Production / 1998–2002

CaseIH

CX50

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the CaseIH CX50.

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53hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1998–2002

Production years

CaseIH

Manufacturer

CX50 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1998 - 2002

CX Utility Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Doncaster, England

Manufacturer
CaseIH
Original Price
$24,000 (1999)

Mechanical

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS with flat platform. Optional cab with air-conditioning.

Drive
4x2 2WD
Drive
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)
Differential Lock
electro-hydraulic
Steering
hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel
42 gal159.0 L
Hydraulic System
9.1 gal (2WD)34.4 L
Hydraulic System
9.8 gal (4WD)37.1 L

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Capacity
9.1 gal (2WD)34.4 L
Capacity
9.8 gal (4WD)37.1 L
Pressure
2500 psi172.4 bar
Valves
0 to 3
Pump Flow
13.7 gpm51.9 lpm
Total Flow
22.2 gpm (total)84.0 lpm
Total Flow
13.7 gpm (main pump)51.9 lpm
Total Flow
8.5 gpm (lube pump)32.2 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Control
electronic upper link
Rear Lift
3,665 lbs1662 kg
Rear Lift
5,097 lbs (optional)2311 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear Type
540
Rear Type
540/1000 (optional dual shaft)

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
65
Battery Cca
650
Battery Cca
810 (optional)
Battery Volts
12

CX50 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Perkins 903.27

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
165 ci2.7 L
Bore Stroke
3.74x5.00 inches95 x 127 mm
Power Net
48 hp35.8 kW
Power Gross
53 hp39.5 kW
Fuel System
mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectors
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression Ratio
17.25:1
Rated Rpm
2250
Torque
140 lb-ft189.8 Nm
Torque Rpm
1200
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
8 qts7.6 L
Oil Change
250 h
Coolant Capacity
12.57 qts11.9 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel

CX50 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with left-hand shuttle lever.

Transmission Type
synchro shuttle
Gears
8 forward and reverse
Clutch
12-inch dry disc
Oil Capacity
36.4 qts (2WD)34.4 L
Oil Capacity
39.1 qts (4WD)37.0 L

Transmission (Option 2)

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with push-button power shift on the gear shift lever. Left-hand shuttle lever on the steering column.

Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch
12-inch dry disc
Oil Capacity
36.4 qts (2WD)34.4 L
Oil Capacity
39.1 qts (4WD)37.0 L

Transmission (Option 3)

Transmission Type
creeper
Gears
24 forward and 12 reverse

Transmission Options

8-speed synchro shuttle

16-speed partial power shift

24-speed creeper

CX50 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Wheelbase
87.2 in221 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
84.8 inches (2WD)215 cm
Wheelbase
87.2 inches (4WD)221 cm
Weight
7286 to 7970 pounds
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
14.9-28

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
7.50-16
Rear Ag
14.9-28

See it in action

Videos

Watch CaseIH CX50 videos from their original YouTube creators.

CX50 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Oced Tractor Test1893

Diesel 16-speed 4WDApril 1999 - June 1999, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1893 file

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 1-High-TA used for power test.

Gear 1-Low-Direct used for pull test.

Power At Rated Engine Speed
42.5 hp31.7 kW
Fuel Use
2.8 gal/hour10.6 l/hour
Fuel Use
2.6 gal/hour9.8 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
40.9 hp30.5 kW
Max Power
35.4 hp26.4 kW
Max Pull
7,990 lbs3624 kg