Compare/CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH 856 XL

CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH 856 XL

Verdict: CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH 856 XL

The CaseIH 1494 and the CaseIH 856 XL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. CaseIH 1494 is the lighter machine (7,380 kg vs 8,465 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 856 XL is the newer design (1985 vs 1983). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

85 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

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

With 16.9R34 rear tires.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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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

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

98 x 129 mmReference

Power (net)

62.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

63.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

Torque

301.0 NmReference

310.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

43.2 LReference

42.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

21.0 LReference

Engine

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63.4 kWReference

Power

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63.4 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 5 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

Hydra-ShiftReference

IH-Total-synchronReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

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Type

creeperReference

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Pressure

170.7 barReference

170.0 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

up to 3Reference

Pump flow

57.9 lpmReference

25.0 lpmReference

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

position and draft controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1632 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1456 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2050Reference

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Rear lift

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3949 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

224 cmReference

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Weight

7380 to 8180 poundsReference

8465 to 9082 poundsReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

10.00x16Reference

4WD Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

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

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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

134 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

152 to 193 cmReference

165 to 180 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

157 to 198 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

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2WD Wheelbase

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238 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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234 cmReference

Rear tire

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16.9R34Reference

Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.00x16. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

2WD Length

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368 cmReference

4WD Length

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382 cmReference

2WD Height (cab)

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266 cmReference

4WD Height (cab)

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268 cmReference

2WD Weight

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3839 kgReference

4WD Weight

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4119 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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52 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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40 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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65 (heavy duty)Reference

33Reference

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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Fuel

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106.0 LReference

Front axle

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9.0 LReference

CaseIH 1494 Height

Hood

160 cmReference

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ROPS

266 cmReference

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Cab

269 cmReference

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Exhaust

265 cmReference

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Speeds

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.