Overview
The CaseIH CS 78 is a utility farm tractor manufactured between 1994 and 2003, offered in both two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. It features a standard cab and was produced with two engine variants: a 4.2L MWM or a 4.4L Sisu 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, both rated at 78 engine horsepower. The tractor is equipped with a Type II rear hitch providing 10804.5 lbs of lift capacity and multiple transmission options including a 32-speed creeper version.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The tractor is rated at 78 engine horsepower and a claimed 71 PTO horsepower, with the Sisu engine variant producing 225 lb-ft of torque at 1300 RPM.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout includes a two- or four-wheel drive system and transmission choices ranging from a 16-speed synchronized unit to a 32-speed creeper with a two-speed push-button power shift and shuttle.
Hitch and Hydraulic Specifications:
This model features a Rear Type II hitch with a 10804.5 lb lift capacity supported by a hydraulic system providing 13.2 gpm of total flow.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | MWM 4.2L 4-cyl diesel / Sisu 4.4L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 26.4 gal (99.9 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.13x4.72 inches (105 x 120 mm) / 4.25x4.72 inches (108 x 120 mm) |
| Description | MWM WD 401.81 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled / Sisu 420.81 / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 253.6 ci (4.2 L) / 268.3 ci (4.4 L) |
| Power | 78 hp (58.2 kW) / 78 hp (58.2 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 / 2300 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft (298.3 Nm) / 225 lb-ft (305.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1500 / 1300 |
| Engine type | MWM 4.2L 4-cyl diesel / Sisu 4.4L 4-cyl diesel |
| PTO (claimed) | 71 hp (52.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears in two ranges with two-speed push-button power shift and shuttle. |
| Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse / 16 forward and reverse / 32 forward and 16 reverse |
| Type | synchronized / two-speed power shift / creeper |
| Transmission type | 16-speed synchronized / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 32-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 16-speed synchronized / 16-speed two-speed power shift / 32-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Cab | Cab standard. |
|---|---|
| Description | Power steering / Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 13.2 gpm (50.0 lpm) |
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Hitch
| Rear lift | 10804.5 lbs (4900 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 430@2130 |
|---|---|
| Front PTO | independent |
| Front PTO Type | 1000 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 9.00-16 / 13.6R24 |
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| Ag rear | 16.9R34 / 16.9R34 |
| Front tread | 66.5 inches (168 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 16.9 inches (42 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 105.9 inches (268 cm) |
| Length | 166.1 inches (421 cm) |
| Max weight | 14330 lbs (6500 kg) |
| Rear tread | 66.9 inches (169 cm) |
| Weight | 8708 lbs (3949 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 97.6 inches (247 cm) |
| Width | 85.8 inches (217 cm) |
| Front tire | 9.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9R34 |
| Weight | 8708 lbs (3949 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 97.6 inches (247 cm) |
References
| Description | CS78 & CS94 published in 2000, by CaseIH |
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