- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- Lab tested ×1
- 1996–2001
It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
Case-IH CS-48 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
PERKINS 903-27 three-cylinder diesel or Perkins 903.27 diesel. The manufacturer claimed 47.3 horsepower. The only laboratory test on record is of one version: OECD Test 1773 measured 46.3 hp at the PTO of the CS 48 a (4 WD). Compared at the engine's rated speed, where the brochure figure is quoted, the shaft gave 46.3 hp — 2.3% below the claim.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
47.3 hp
35.3 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 5,203 lb
- 3-point lift
- 4,894 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.1 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
Case-IH CS-48 (A) specs: key facts
The Case-IH CS-48 (A) was built from 1996 to 2001.
Only one version of the Case-IH CS-48 (A) has a laboratory test on record: the CS 48 a (4 WD) produced 34.5 kW (46.3 hp) at the PTO, measured on OECD Test 1773.Source 1
The Case-IH CS-48 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 35.3 kW (47.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Case-IH CS-48 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Case-IH CS-48 (A) has a PERKINS 903-27 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.70 L diesel unit.Source 4
The Case-IH CS-48 (A) weighs 2,360 kg (5,203 lb) unladen.
The Case-IH CS-48 (A) has a rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the Case-IH CS-48 (A) lifts 2,220 kg (4,894 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the Case-IH CS-48 (A) delivers 30.8 L/min (8.1 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a”
How does the CS-48 (A) compare with its class?
- Strength:
A maximum engine torque of 210 N·m is high for its class — 24% above the median of 169 N·m across the 231 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
16 forward gears is high for its class — 100% above the median of 8 across the 303 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 308 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a CS-48 (A) have?
The only laboratory test on record is of one version. OECD Test 1773 measured 46.3 hp at the PTO of the CS 48 a (4 WD). For the CS-48 (A) as a whole the figure is the 47.3 hp claimed for the engine, which is not power at the shaft.
Sources · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a”; OECD test report 1773, 1998
What engine is in a CS-48 (A)?
A CS-48 (A) has a PERKINS 903-27, a 3-cylinder 2.70 L diesel engine. CS 48 a (4 WD) tractors have a Perkins 903.27.
| Make & model | PERKINS 903-27Source 4 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 4 |
| Displacement | 164.8 ci · 2.70 LSource 4 |
| Max torque | 155 lb·ft · 210 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a”
How much will a CS-48 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A CS-48 (A) lifts 4,894 lb (2,220 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pump flow | 8.1 gpm · 30.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 3,481 psi · 240 bar |
| Lift at ends | 4,894 lb · 2,220 kg |
| Rear PTO | 540/1000 rpm @ 2,045 engine rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a”
What transmission does a CS-48 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the CS-48 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Dry Carraro double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal operated dry Sirmac multi-disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic ZF steering |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a”
How much does a CS-48 (A) weigh?
A CS-48 (A) weighs 5,203 lb (2,360 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,203 lb · 2,360 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 9,259 lb · 4,200 kg |
| Wheelbase | 83.3 in · 2,117 mm |
| Length | 139.0 in · 3,530 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 74.4 in · 1,890 mm |
| Height | 91.7 in · 2,330 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.1 in · 410 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Front track | 52.0 in · 1,322 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 53.5–58.7 in · 1,360–1,492 mmthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a”
What oil does a CS-48 (A) take, and how much?
A CS-48 (A) engine takes 7.9 qt (7.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.9 qt · 7.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 23.2 qt · 22.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 15.9 qt · 15.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 5.3 qt · 5.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.7 qt · 12.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
How much fuel does a CS-48 (A) burn per hour?
Measured on OECD Test 1773 (tested as the CS 48 a (4 WD)), at each condition the laboratory recorded.
Cost per hour = fuel used per hour × your fuel price (per litre, or per US gallon for the gal/h figure).
| Test condition | Fuel per hour |
|---|---|
| Maximum PTO powerPTO 34.5 kW (46.3 hp) at 594 rpm | 10.63 L/h 2.81 gal/h |
| Rated engine speedPTO 34.5 kW (46.3 hp) at 594 rpm | 10.63 L/h 2.81 gal/h |
| Standard PTO speedPTO 33.0 kW (44.3 hp) at 540 rpm | 9.91 L/h 2.62 gal/h |
| 75% load, 50% load | Not on record for this test |
Source · OECD Test 1773
Which tractors compare with a CS-48 (A)?
Within 10% of its 47.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-Steyr M 948 (a)47.3 hp engine, claimed · 1996–2001Side by side with the CS-48 (A) →
- WHITE 604547.3 hp engine, claimed · 1996–1999Side by side with the CS-48 (A) →
- Case-IH C-48 (A)47.3 hp engine, claimed · 1995–1996Side by side with the CS-48 (A) →
- AGCO-ALLIS 565047.3 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1999Side by side with the CS-48 (A) →
- Steyr 948 (a)47.3 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1996Side by side with the CS-48 (A) →
- Landini 5860 (DT) TL 38 N/M (TL-38 DT/M)47.3 hp engine, claimed · 1988–2000Side by side with the CS-48 (A) →
Common questions about the Case-IH CS-48 (A)
Is a CS-48 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Case-IH CS-48 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a CS-48 (A) have?
A CS-48 (A) has a 540/1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8"- 6 splines (Form-1) shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from OECD tractor test report 1773; Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS48/a”; Traktorenlexikon, “Steyr M 948”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 4215”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- OECD Code 2 test report 1/1 773: Case IH CS 48 a — Licence not stated by the publisher; facts cited, OECD-1773 · published 1998-08-24 · retrieved 2026-09-14. OECD; testing station BLT, Wieselburg, Austria. Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH CS48/a — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115667 · revision 981877. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Massey Ferguson MF 4215 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-87128 · revision 992217. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Steyr M 948 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-85937 · revision 1007453. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document