Compare/CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH 885

CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH 885

Verdict: CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH 885

The CaseIH 1494 and the CaseIH 885 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 1494 leads on rated power with 85 hp against 84 hp. CaseIH 885 is the lighter machine (6,065 kg vs 7,380 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 885 is the newer design (1985 vs 1983). In short: choose the CaseIH 1494 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 885 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

85 hp

84 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

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

Synchronized 4-speed with high, low, and reverse ranges and forward-reverse power shift shuttle lever.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

planetaryReference

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

62.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

62.6 kWReference

58.9 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

100 x 140 mmReference

Power (net)

62.6 kWReference

58.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

63.4 kWReference

62.6 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

15.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Torque

301.0 NmReference

278.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

43.2 LReference

8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

13.7 LReference

Idle RPM

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650-2650Reference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 5 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

Hydra-ShiftReference

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Clutch

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305mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

53.7 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

shuttleReference

Pressure

170.7 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

57.9 lpmReference

59.8 lpmReference

SCV flow

57.9 lpmReference

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Steering flow

29.1 lpmReference

9.5 lpmReference

Steering press.

130.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1632 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1456 kgReference

1478 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

independent dual shaftReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2050Reference

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2WD Hydraulic system

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34.1 LReference

4WD Hydraulic system

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36.5 LReference

2WD Capacity

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34.1 LReference

4WD Capacity

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36.5 LReference

Total flow

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70.4 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

224 cmReference

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Weight

7380 to 8180 poundsReference

6065 to 7849 poundsReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

7.50-18Reference

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

11.2-24 R1 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

18.4-30 R1Reference

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

142 to 195 cmReference

4WD Front tread

152 to 193 cmReference

137 to 182 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

137 to 243 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

—

223 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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216 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

2WD Length

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360 cmReference

4WD Length

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375 cmReference

2WD Width

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185 cmReference

4WD Width

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198 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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247 cmReference

Height (cab)

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259 cmReference

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

Shipping

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3276 kgReference

2WD Operating

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3340 kgReference

4WD Operating

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3560 kgReference

1494 Serial Numbers

1985

11517001Reference

15000Reference

1986

11519378Reference

18000Reference

1987

11520410Reference

19138Reference

1988

11521062Reference

22668Reference

Location:

Right side of main frameReference

Serial number plate on the front-right of the tractor.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Lucas alternatorReference

Charging amps

65 (heavy duty)Reference

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Battery CCA

550 (heavy duty)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128 (heavy duty)Reference

93Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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65Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

5216 kgReference

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Fuel

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75.7 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

885 Serial Numbers

1989

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27254Reference

1990

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30427Reference

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.