- Vehicle type: unspecified
- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1995–2003
It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
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Case-IH CS-78 (A) specs: hp, weight, years
MWM WD 401.81 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 77.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
77.0 hp
57.4 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78”, 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
- 7,430 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 13.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6–24.9 mph
Case-IH CS-78 (A) specs: key facts
The Case-IH CS-78 (A) was built from 1995 to 2003.
The Case-IH CS-78 (A) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 57.4 kW (77.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The Case-IH CS-78 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The Case-IH CS-78 (A) has a MWM WD 401.81 engine, a 4-cylinder diesel unit.
The Case-IH CS-78 (A) weighs 3,370 kg (7,430 lb) unladen.
The Case-IH CS-78 (A) has a rear PTO running at 390/540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the Case-IH CS-78 (A) delivers 50.5 L/min (13.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78”

How much horsepower does a CS-78 (A) have?
The only figure for the CS-78 (A) is 77.0 hp (57.4 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78”
What engine is in a CS-78 (A)?
A CS-78 (A) has an MWM WD 401.81, a 4-cylinder diesel engine.
| Make & model | MWM WD 401.81 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78”
How much will a CS-78 (A) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the CS-78 (A) are below.
| System | Open centre |
|---|---|
| Pump flow | 13.3 gpm · 50.5 L/min |
| Rear PTO | 390/540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78”
What transmission does a CS-78 (A) have?
Transmission specifications for the CS-78 (A) are below.
| Clutch | Dry Fichtel & Sachs double clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated, wet Knott multi-disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydrostatic ZF steering with separate oil circuit |
| Top speed | 18.6–24.9 mph · 30–40 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78”
How much does a CS-78 (A) weigh?
A CS-78 (A) weighs 7,430 lb (3,370 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 7,430 lb · 3,370 kgtwo-wheel-drive version |
|---|---|
| Maximum permissible mass | 14,330 lb · 6,500 kg |
| Wheelbase | 95.3 in · 2,420 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Length | 158.5 in · 4,025 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Width | 73.7 in · 1,873 mm |
| Height | 104.7 in · 2,660 mm |
| Front track | 57.5 in · 1,461 mmtwo-wheel-drive version |
| Rear track | 63.0–67.1 in · 1,600–1,704 mmthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78”
What oil does a CS-78 (A) take, and how much?
A CS-78 (A) engine takes 9.0 qt (8.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 9.0 qt · 8.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 5.3 qt · 5.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 12.7 qt · 12.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a CS-78 (A)?
Within 10% of its 77.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Case-Steyr M 9078 (a)77.0 hp engine, claimed · 1994–2003Side by side with the CS-78 (A) →
- Steyr 9078 (a)77.0 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1995Side by side with the CS-78 (A) →
- Renault 85-32 MX77.0 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1993Side by side with the CS-78 (A) →
- Renault 85-34 MX77.0 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1993Side by side with the CS-78 (A) →
- Agco LT-7577.0 hp engine, claimed · 2004–2006Side by side with the CS-78 (A) →
- Renault 85-12 TX77.0 hp engine, claimed · 1986–1989Side by side with the CS-78 (A) →
Common questions about the Case-IH CS-78 (A)
Is a CS-78 (A) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The Case-IH CS-78 (A) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a CS-78 (A) have?
A CS-78 (A) has a 390/540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH CS78”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH CS78 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115671 · revision 981892. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document