Compare/CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH 5130 Maxxum

CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH 5130 Maxxum

Verdict: CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH 5130 Maxxum

The CaseIH 1494 and the CaseIH 5130 Maxxum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 5130 Maxxum leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. CaseIH 1494 is the lighter machine (7,380 kg vs 9,458 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 5130 Maxxum holds more fuel (135.1 L vs 90.8 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH 5130 Maxxum is the newer design (1990 vs 1983). In short: choose the CaseIH 5130 Maxxum for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 1494 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

85 hp

86 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Optional creeper provides an additional range to the synchromesh transmission.Reference

The optional creeper range could be added to the synchronized or power shift transmission. Creeper adds an additional eight (8) gears forward and reverse.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

planetaryReference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

electrically activatedReference

Engine

ROPS Fuel tank

90.8 LReference

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Cab Fuel tank

136.3 LReference

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Engine (gross)

63.4 kWReference

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Engine (net)

62.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

102 x 120 mmReference

Power (net)

62.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

63.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

301.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

43.2 LReference

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Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

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Fuel tank

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170.3 LReference

Engine

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73.8 kWReference

Power

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73.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Idle RPM

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850-2355Reference

Oil change

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250 hReference

Coolant change

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250 hReference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 5 reverseReference

24 forward and 20 reverseReference

Transmission

Hydra-ShiftReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

64.1 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

Pressure

170.7 barReference

179.3 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

1 to 4Reference

Pump flow

57.9 lpmReference

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SCV flow

57.9 lpmReference

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Steering flow

29.1 lpmReference

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Steering press.

130.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

lower linkReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1632 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1456 kgReference

3492 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2050Reference

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Total flow

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76.1 lpmReference

Front Hitch

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IIReference

Front lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2358 kgReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

224 cmReference

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Weight

7380 to 8180 poundsReference

9458 to 10582 poundsReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

10.00-16Reference

4WD Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference

Front: 14.9-24. Rear: 16.9-38Reference

4WD Optional tires (ag)

Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 13.6-38Reference

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Ag front

10.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

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Length

374 cmReference

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Width

190 cmReference

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4WD Ground clearance

35 cmReference

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2WD Ground clearance

41 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

152 to 193 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

152 to 254 cmReference

Max Drawbar

1360 kgReference

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2WD Max front axle

3175 kgReference

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4WD Max front axle

4536 kgReference

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Max rear axle

4762 kgReference

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Steering wheel

182 cmReference

204 cmReference

2WD Wheelbase

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263 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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258 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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16.9-38Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00-16. Rear: 16.9-38Reference

2WD Length

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433 cmReference

4WD Length

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442 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping weight

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4290 kgReference

4WD cab Shipping weight

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4799 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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56 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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46 cmReference

Bar rear axle

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2438 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

1494 Serial Numbers

1985

11517001Reference

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1986

11519378Reference

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1987

11520410Reference

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1988

11521062Reference

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Location:

Right side of main frameReference

Inside cab on leftReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65 (heavy duty)Reference

65Reference

Battery CCA

550 (heavy duty)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128 (heavy duty)Reference

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Capacities

Max capacity

5216 kgReference

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CaseIH 1494 Height

Hood

160 cmReference

177 cmReference

ROPS

266 cmReference

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Cab

269 cmReference

Exhaust

265 cmReference

273 cmReference

Speeds

CaseIH 5130 attachments

5130 Serial Numbers

1990

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JJF1000001Reference

1991

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JJF1006114Reference

CaseIH 5130 Height

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.