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CaseIH CX50 Specs ( 1998-2002 )

Name: CaseIH CX50
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Nebraska Test #324

CASE-IH CX 50 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 35.4 hp

Max Pull 7,990 lbs

Max Torque 121 lb-ft

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Overview

The CaseIH CX50 is a utility tractor manufactured in Doncaster, England, between 1998 and 2002. It features a Perkins 2.7L three-cylinder diesel engine and was available in multiple transmission configurations including synchro shuttle and partial power shift. Measured performance from OCED Tractor Test 1893 recorded a maximum PTO output of 42.5 horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 7,990 pounds.

Ideal Applications

Tested Power and Pull Performance: According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1893, the CX50 achieved a tested maximum PTO power of 42.5 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 7,990 lbs.

Transmission and Drive Configuration: The tractor was offered with 8-speed synchro shuttle, 16-speed partial power shift, or 24-speed creeper transmissions, all featuring a left-hand shuttle lever.

Hydraulic and Hitch Specifications: This model is equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 22.2 gpm of total flow and a Category II/I rear hitch with a 3,665-pound lift capacity.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Doncaster, England
Manufacturer	CaseIH
Original price	$24,000 (1999)

Engine

Engine type	Perkins 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dual paper elements
Bore/Stroke	3.74x5.00 inches (95 x 127 mm)
Compression	17.25:1
Coolant capacity	12.57 qts (11.9 L)
Description	Perkins 903.27 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	165 ci (2.7 L)
Fuel system	mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectors
Oil capacity	8 qts (7.6 L)
Oil change	250 h
Power (gross)	53 hp (39.5 kW)
Power (net)	48 hp (35.8 kW)
Rated RPM	2250
Starter volts	12
Torque	140 lb-ft (189.8 Nm)
Torque RPM	1200
Drawbar (tested)	35.4 hp (26.4 kW)
Engine (gross)	53 hp (39.5 kW)
Engine (net)	48 hp (35.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)	40 hp (29.8 kW)
PTO (tested)	42.5 hp (31.7 kW)

Transmission

Clutch	12-inch dry disc / 12-inch dry disc
Description	Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with left-hand shuttle lever. / 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.
Gears	8 forward and reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse / 24 forward and 12 reverse
Oil capacity	36.4 qts (2WD) (34.4 L) / 36.4 qts (2WD) (34.4 L)
Type	synchro shuttle / partial power shift / creeper
Transmission type	8-speed synchro shuttle / 16-speed partial power shift / 24-speed creeper
Transmission type	8-speed synchro shuttle / 16-speed partial power shift / 24-speed creeper

Mechanical

Description	Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS with flat platform. Optional cab with air-conditioning.
Differential lock	electro-hydraulic
Drive	4x2 2WD
Steering	hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel	42 gal (159.0 L)
Hydraulic system	9.1 gal (2WD) (34.4 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	9.1 gal (2WD) (34.4 L)
Pressure	2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow	13.7 gpm (51.9 lpm)
Total flow	22.2 gpm (total) (84.0 lpm)
Type	open center
Valves	0 to 3

Hitch

Control	electronic upper link
Rear lift	3,665 lbs (1662 kg)
Rear Type	II/I

PTO

Clutch	hydraulic wet disc
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Electrical

Battery CCA	650
Battery volts	12
Charging amps	65
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

Ag front	7.50-16
Ag rear	14.9-28
Wheelbase	84.8 inches (2WD) (215 cm)
Front tire	7.50-16
Rear tire	14.9-28
Weight	7286 to 7970 pounds
Wheelbase	84.8 inches (2WD) (215 cm)

CX50 Serial Numbers

1998	JJE1000056
1999	JJE1008492
2000	JJE1013490
2001	JJE1017672
2002	JJE1019985
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.
Location:	Near the tractor steering column on right side.

CaseIH CX50 Weight

Max capacity	10,150 lbs (4604 kg)
Shipping	7,286 lbs (2WD) (3304 kg)

OCED Tractor Test 1893

Description	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.
Fuel use	2.8 gal/hour (10.6 l/hour) / 2.6 gal/hour (9.8 l/hour) / 2.8 gal/hour (10.6 l/hour)
Max power	35.4 hp (26.4 kW)
Max pull	7,990 lbs (3624 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	42.5 hp (31.7 kW)
Power at rated PTO speed	40.9 hp (30.5 kW)

References

Description	CX Series Tractors published in 1997, by CaseIH

Variants

C50	basic model
CX50	deluxe model

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #324

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Test Date: April - June, 1999

Location: DLG Testing Station for Agricultural Machinery Max - Eyth - Weg 1, D-64823 Gros-Umstadt, Germany

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

42.50 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

40.90 hp

@ 540 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	121 lb-ft (164 Nm) at 1200 rpm
Torque Rise	21.4%

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM
Rated Engine Speed	42.50	31.70	2248	605
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	40.90	30.50	2006	540

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
42.50	2248	2.80	0.46	15.20	N/A
37.00	2311	2.50	0.47	14.81	N/A
28.20	2348	2.08	0.51	13.57	N/A
18.90	2363	1.69	0.62	11.19	N/A
9.50	2389	1.20	0.87	7.94	N/A
N/A	2403	0.85	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Air °C	Cool °F	Cool °C	inHg	kPa
Maximum Power—8th (1HiTA) Gear	35.40	26.40	3,055	14	4.35	6.99	2248	2.50	66	19	153	67	29.50	100.00
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—8th (1HiTA)...	27.40	20.40	2,290	10	4.49	7.22	2310	1.90	68	20	140	60	29.70	100.50
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—8th (1HiTA)...	18.80	14.00	1,535	7	4.58	7.37	2338	1.20	59	15	136	58	29.70	100.50
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—9th ...	27.60	20.60	2,285	10	4.52	7.28	1978	1.90	59	15	138	59	29.70	100.50
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—9th ...	18.70	14.00	1,535	7	4.57	7.36	1985	1.20	61	16	136	58	29.70	100.50

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	Slip	inHg	Crank Shaft RPM	Fuel Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Lb Hp Hr	Temp Air F	Temp Coolant F
2nd (1LoDD) Gear	26.50	19.80	7,990	35.55	1.24	2.00	15.00	29.70	2290	10.47	0.67	63	151
3rd (2LoTA) Gear	34.10	25.40	6,515	28.98	1.96	3.15	6.80	29.70	2252	12.33	0.57	64	151
4th (2LoDD) Gear	34.10	25.40	5,295	23.54	2.41	3.88	4.90	29.70	2251	12.39	0.57	68	153
5th (3LoTA) Gear	34.90	26.00	3,990	17.75	3.28	5.28	3.40	29.70	2251	12.59	0.56	66	154
6th (3LoDD) Gear	34.30	25.60	3,265	14.52	3.94	6.35	2.80	29.70	2235	12.44	0.56	68	153
7th (4LoTA) Gear	34.00	25.30	3,005	13.36	4.24	6.82	2.40	29.50	2240	12.28	0.57	64	151
8th (1HiTA) Gear	35.40	26.40	3,055	13.59	4.34	6.99	2.50	29.50	2248	12.86	0.55	66	153
9th (4LoDD) Gear	32.50	24.20	2,365	10.53	5.15	8.28	1.90	29.50	2246	11.82	0.60	66	153
10th (1HiDD) Gear	33.40	24.90	2,385	10.60	5.25	8.46	2.00	29.50	2247	12.12	0.58	66	151
11th (2HiTA) Gear	31.40	23.40	1,525	6.78	7.72	12.43	1.20	29.70	2241	11.47	0.61	66	149

Engine

Make	Perkins Diesel
Type	three cylinder vertical
Displacement	165 cu in (2700 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.25 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2250 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (2) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	16 forward (19.79 mph max)
Wheelbase	87.20 in (2214 mm)
Front Tread Width	51.1 (1299 mm) to 74.6 (1894 mm) in
Rear Tread Width	55.9 (1420 mm) to 75.7 (1922 mm) in
Brakes	wet disc hydraulically operated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	3,445 kg

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A
Engine Oil	SAE 15W-40 API CF-4

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	**, 16.9R34
Front Tires	**, 12.4R24
Height of Drawbar	15.00 in (380 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	4,605 lbs
Front	3,155 lbs
Total	7,760 lbs

CaseIH CX50 Specs ( 1998-2002 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

CX50 Serial Numbers

CaseIH CX50 Weight

OCED Tractor Test 1893

References

Variants

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks