The Case IH C50 tractor engine horsepower is 53 hp | 39.5 kW, PTO horsepower is 40 hp | 29.8 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 35.4 hp | 26.4 kW.
Case IH C50 Horsepower Specs
| Engine gross horsepower | 53 hp | 39.5 kW |
|---|---|
| Engine net horsepower | 48 hp | 35.8 kW |
| PTO horsepower claimed | 40 hp | 29.8 kW |
| PTO horsepower tested | 42.5 hp | 31.7 kW |
| Drawbar horsepower tested | 35.4 hp | 26.4 kW |
Case IH C50 Useful Horsepower Calculations
| PTO-to-engine power transfer | 75.5% of engine hp reaches the PTO |
|---|---|
| Drawbar-to-engine power transfer | 66.8% of engine hp reaches the drawbar |
| Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio | 88.5% drawbar hp vs PTO hp |
| Engine size per PTO horsepower | 4.1 ci per PTO hp |
| PTO horsepower per liter | 14.8 PTO hp per L |
| Engine size per engine horsepower | 3.1 ci per engine hp |
| Engine horsepower per liter | 19.6 engine hp per L |
| Torque per PTO horsepower | 3.5 lb-ft per PTO hp |
| Fuel tank per PTO horsepower | 0.5 gal per PTO hp |
Case IH C50 Engine Specs
| Displacement | 165 ci | 2.7 L |
|---|---|
| Bore and stroke | 3.74×5.00 inches | 95 x 127 mm |
| Compression | 17.25:1 |
| Rated RPM | 2250 |
| Torque | 140 lb-ft | 189.8 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1200 |
Case IH C50 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
| Fuel capacity | 20 gal | 75.7 L |
|---|---|
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
Case IH C50 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
PTO horsepower comparison
Drawbar horsepower comparison
Displacement comparison
Torque comparison
Rated RPM comparison
Engine size per PTO HP
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Case IH C50 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Case IH C50 have?
The listed engine output is 53 hp, below the 80 hp benchmark average. That is a lower-power result, so the smarter match is lighter implements and jobs that do not demand more than about 53 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Case IH C50 have?
The listed PTO output is 40 hp, below the 65 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 40 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Case IH C50 have?
The listed drawbar output is 35.4 hp, below the 55 hp benchmark average. For pulling work, the safer assumption is about 35.4 hp at the drawbar before soil, ballast and tire limits are considered.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Case IH C50?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 75.5%, from 53 engine hp to 40 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Case IH C50 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 66.8%, from 53 engine hp to 35.4 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Case IH C50 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 88.5% of PTO output, comparing 35.4 drawbar hp with 40 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Case IH C50 engine?
The engine displacement is 165 ci, below the 260 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the Case IH C50 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 4.1 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 165 ci and 40 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Case IH C50 make?
The output density is about 14.8 PTO hp per liter, using 40 PTO hp and 2.7 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
