Case-IH CX 50 or Steyr 948 (a)?
Which should you choose?
The data can’t decide this. Power at the PTO shaft cannot be compared: the CX 50: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1893); the 948 (a): power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 948”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- The Case-IH CX 50 suits loader and hydraulic implement work better on this data: 11% (199 kg / 439 lb) more three-point lift.
- The Case-IH CX 50 suits road haulage better on this data: 71% (2,500 kg / 5,512 lb) more maximum permissible mass.
Generated by rule set compare@4 from the figures on the side-by-side table, allowed by route “the same stated configuration”. Measured figures are compared only with measured, claimed only with claimed, at the same test condition; differences within each figure’s tolerance are not called.
What decides it, question by question?
| Question | CX 50 | 948 (a) | Call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which puts more power through the PTO shaft? | 31.7 kW (42.5 hp)OECD Test 1893 | 32.0 kW (42.9 hp)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 948” | Not comparableNot comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the CX 50: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1893); the 948 (a): power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 948”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition. |
| Which turns a litre of fuel into more work at the shaft? | — | — | No figureNo call on fuel efficiency at the shaft: no figure on record for the CX 50 and the 948 (a). |
| Which pulls harder at the drawbar? | 26.4 kW (35.4 hp)OECD Test 1893 | — | No figureNo call on drawbar power: no figure on record for the 948 (a). |
| Which pumps more oil for implements? | 53.0 L/min (14.0 gpm)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX50” | — | No figureNo call on hydraulic flow: no figure on record for the 948 (a). |
| Which lifts more on the three-point hitch? | 2,019 kg (4,451 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX50” | 1,820 kg (4,012 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 948” | AheadThe Case-IH CX 50 has 11% more lift (199 kg / 439 lb) than the Steyr 948 (a) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source). |
| Which is heavier, for traction? | 3,225 kg (7,110 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX50” | 2,310 kg (5,093 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 948” | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH CX 50 is 40% heavier (915 kg / 2,017 lb) than the Steyr 948 (a) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source). |
| Which may carry more ballast and load? | 6,000 kg (13,228 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX50” | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 948” | AheadThe Case-IH CX 50 has 71% higher maximum permissible mass (2,500 kg / 5,512 lb) than the Steyr 948 (a) (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source). |
| Which has the wider choice of gears? | 16OECD test report 1893, 2000 | 16Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 948” | EvenEven on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call. |
| Which offers a creeper range? | — | — | No figureNo call on a creeper range: not stated for the CX 50 and the 948 (a). |
| Which is faster on the road? | 30 km/h (18.6 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX50” | 30 km/h (18.6 mph) to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 948” | EvenEven on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap. |
| Which offers more PTO speeds? | 540/1000 rpmOECD test report 1893, 2000 | 540/1000 rpmTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 948” | EvenEven on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm). |
| Which PTO runs independently of the ground drive? | — | — | No figureNo call on PTO independence: not stated for the CX 50 and the 948 (a). |
| Which drives on both axles? | 4WDOECD test report 1893, 2000; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CX50” | 2WD / 4WDTraktorenlexikon, “Steyr 948” | EvenEven on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive. |
| Which is newer, and what about parts? | 1998–2000 | 1992–1996 | Ahead (a fact, not an advantage)The Case-IH CX 50 is newer: production began 6 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts. |
What does this mean in plain words?
- The Case-IH CX 50 has 11% more lift (199 kg / 439 lb) than the Steyr 948 (a) (both lift at the hitch ends, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH CX 50 is 40% heavier (915 kg / 2,017 lb) than the Steyr 948 (a) (both unladen weight, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH CX 50 has 71% higher maximum permissible mass (2,500 kg / 5,512 lb) than the Steyr 948 (a) (both maximum permissible mass, as stated by the source).
- The Case-IH CX 50 is newer: production began 6 years later. We hold no parts-availability data, so there is no call on parts.
- Even on forward gears (both forward gears, as stated by the source): the difference is under the 25% threshold, too small to call.
- Even on top speed (both top speed forward, as stated by the source): the figures vary by configuration and the ranges overlap.
- Even on PTO speeds: the same speeds (540, 1000 rpm).
- Even on drive: every machine is available with four-wheel drive.
- Not comparable on power at the PTO shaft: the CX 50: power at the PTO, measured by a laboratory at maximum power (OECD Test 1893); the 948 (a): power at the PTO, claimed (Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr 948”) — not the same quantity, basis and condition.
- No figure on record for every machine, so no call on: fuel efficiency at the shaft, drawbar power, hydraulic flow, a creeper range and PTO independence.
← Every figure for both machines, side by side, with sources