Overview
The CaseIH Farmall DX48 is a compact utility tractor produced from 2004 to 2008, featuring a 48 hp Shibaura 2.2L four-cylinder diesel engine. This model utilizes a 12-speed synchronized shuttle transmission and is equipped with a Category II/I rear hitch capable of lifting 3,465 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Tested PTO Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1836A, the tractor is rated at 40.98 hp at the PTO with a measured fuel consumption of 3.4 gallons per hour at rated engine speed.
Transmission and Drive Configuration:
The mechanical layout includes a 12-speed synchronized shuttle transmission available in two- or four-wheel drive, paired with independent mechanical wet disc brakes.
Hydraulic and Attachment Capacity:
The tractor features an open center hydraulic system with a total flow of 17.55 gpm, supporting attachments such as a front-end loader and backhoe.
Production
| Description | Compact Utility tractor |
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| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | Shibaura 2.2L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 13.5 gal (51.1 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.307x3.937 inches (84 x 100 mm) |
| Compression | 22.4:1 |
| Description | Shibaura N844L / diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled inline |
| Displacement | 135.2 ci (2.2 L) |
| Power (gross) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2800 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 48 hp (35.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 40 hp (29.8 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 40.98 hp (30.6 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse |
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| Transmission type | 12-speed synchronized shuttle |
| Type | synchronized shuttle |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Independent mechanical wet disc brakes / Two-post folding ROPS. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Total flow | 17.55 gpm (66.4 lpm) |
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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3465 lbs (1571 kg) |
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| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 540@2475 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Operating weight | 4315 lbs (1957 kg) |
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| Wheelbase | 74.8 inches (189 cm) |
| Weight | 4315 lbs (1957 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 74.8 inches (189 cm) |
CaseIH Farmall DX48 attachments
| Description | front-end loader / backhoe |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1836A
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDApril 27 - 30, 2004Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1836A file / PTO performance |
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| Fuel use | 3.4 gal/hour (12.9 l/hour) / 3.0 gal/hour (11.4 l/hour) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 40.98 hp (30.6 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 38.56 hp (28.8 kW) |
References
| Description | DX Series Farmall Tractors published in 2004, by CaseIH / DX Series Farmall Tractors published in 2003, by CaseIH / DX Series Farmall Tractors and Integrated Implements published in 2004, by CaseIH |
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Variants
| TC48DA | similar New Holland model |
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