CaseIH C42
Production years: 1992–1996 • Assembly plant: Racine, Wisconsin, USA
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Engine and power specifications
- Engine model
- Steyr WD308
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Rated horsepower
- 42 hp
- Rated PTO Power
- N/A (CaseIH specification)
- Cylinders
- 3
- Displacement
- 2.4 L (143.8 ci)
- Bore / stroke
- 3.94x3.94 inches 100 x 100 mm
- Rated RPM
- 2400 RPM
- Crankcase oil capacity
- N/A
- Coolant capacity
- N/A
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Transmission and chassis specifications
- Transmission type
- N/A
- Gears (forward / reverse)
- 16 forward / 8 reverse
- Drive system
- Unknown
- Wheelbase
- 78 in
- Front tire
- 7.50-16
- Rear tire
- 12.4-32
- Hydraulic flow
- 7.7 GPM
- Rear hitch
- N/A
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