Overview
The CaseIH 245 is a compact utility tractor manufactured by Mitsubishi between 1986 and 1990, featuring a 1.0L three-cylinder diesel engine rated at 21 net horsepower. The model was offered in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations with a nine-speed transmission and a Category I rear hitch.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The 1.0L liquid-cooled Mitsubishi diesel engine is rated at 2700 RPM, delivering 21 net horsepower and a claimed 18 horsepower at the PTO.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
This model utilizes a nine-speed constant mesh or synchromesh transmission with three gears in each of the high, medium, and low ranges, supporting either 2WD or 4WD mechanical layouts.
Hitch and Lift Capacity:
The rear Type I hitch is rated for a lift capacity of 1,125 pounds at 24 inches and 1,500 pounds at the ends, accommodating various implements including loaders and backhoes.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor / Original price was $11,000 in 1990 |
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| Distributor | CaseIH |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
Engine
| Engine type | Mitsubishi 1.0L 3-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dry cyclone type |
| Bore/Stroke | 2.87x3.07 inches (73 x 78 mm) |
| Coolant capacity | 5.2 qts (4.9 L) |
| Description | Mitsubishi / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 59.74 ci (1.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 4.4 qts (4.2 L) |
| Power (net) | 21 hp (15.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2700 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (net) | 21 hp (15.7 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 18 hp (13.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Three gears in each of high, medium, low, and reverse ranges. / Optional transmission. Three gears in each of high, medium, low, and reverse ranges. |
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| Gears | 9 forward and 3 reverse / 9 forward and 3 reverse |
| Type | constant mesh / synchromesh |
| Transmission type | 9-speed constant mesh / 9-speed synchromesh |
| Transmission type | 9-speed constant mesh / 9-speed synchromesh |
Mechanical
| Description | Mechanical drum brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. Optional sun shade. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | manual |
Capacity
| Fuel | 5.5 gal (20.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 6.6 gal (25.0 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 6.6 gal (25.0 L) |
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| Total flow | 4.5 gpm (17.0 lpm) |
| Valves | 0 or 1 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 1,125 lbs (510 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 1,500 lbs (680 kg) |
| Rear Type | I |
PTO
| Mid PTO | live |
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| Mid PTO Type | 2400 OptOptional |
| Rear PTO | transmission |
| Rear PTO Type | 540,1150 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging amps | 35 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Ag front | 4.00-15 / 5.00-15 |
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| 2WD Lawn/turf front | 5.90-15 / 20x8.00-10 |
| 4WD Ag front | 6-14 / 7-14 |
| 4WD Lawn/turf front | 7-14 / 27x8.50-15 |
| Ag rear | 9.5-24 / 11.2-24 |
| Lawn/turf front | 24x8.50-14 |
| Lawn/turf rear | 11.2/10-24 |
| 2WD Clearance (front axle) | 13.6 inches (34 cm) |
| 2WD Front tread | 35.8 to 39.8 inches (90 to 101 cm) |
| 2WD Shipping weight | 1910 lbs (866 kg) |
| 2WD Width | 43.7 inches (110 cm) |
| 4WD Clearance (front axle) | 10.8 inches (27 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 38.2 inches (97 cm) |
| 4WD Width | 46.1 inches (117 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 13.8 inches (frame) (35 cm) |
| Length | 111.8 inches (283 cm) |
| Rear tread | 34.6 to 40.4 inches (87 to 102 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 65.9 inches (167 cm) |
| Front tire | 4.00-15 |
| Rear tire | 9.5-24 |
| Weight | 1910 lbs (866 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 65.9 inches (167 cm) |
245 Serial Numbers
| 1986 | 17636500 |
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| 1987 | 17637276 |
| 1988 | 0009001 |
| 1989 | 0009993 |
| 1990 | 0010844 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Serial number plate on the front-right of the Case IH 245 tractor frame. |
CaseIH 245 Height
| 2WD Steering wheel | 53.9 inches (136 cm) |
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| 4WD Steering wheel | 54.1 inches (137 cm) |
| ROPS | 81.5 inches (207 cm) |
CaseIH 245 attachments
| Description | 61" mid-mount mower deck / 72" mid-mount mower deck / snowblower / blade / front-end loader / backhoe |
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References
| Description | Model H180 and H185 Backhoes published by Case IH / Model 54F Dozer Blade published by Case IH / 200 Series Tractor/Implement Model Fit-Up published in 1990, by Case IH / Models 5QA, 7QA and 10QA Loaders published by Case IH / Rotary Mowers published by Case IH / Case IH 200 Series tractor never have an off-season published in 1987, by CaseIH / 200 Series Tractors published in 1986, by CaseIH |
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Speeds
| Description | With 9.5-24 rear tires. / With 9.5-24 rear tires. |
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