Compare/CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH Farmall 85U

CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH Farmall 85U

Verdict: CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH Farmall 85U

The CaseIH 1494 and the CaseIH Farmall 85U are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. CaseIH Farmall 85U is the lighter machine (6,393 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 Farmall 85U holds more fuel (126.8 L vs 90.8 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 85U is the newer design (2008 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

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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

12x12 power shuttle with high-low power shift.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

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

Engine (net)

62.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power (net)

62.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

63.4 kWReference

Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Pre-heating

thermostartReference

grid heaterReference

Compression

16:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2300Reference

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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126.8 LReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Starter

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electricReference

Max power

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55.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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53.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 5 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Hydra-ShiftReference

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Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

power shuttle with partial power shiftReference

Pressure

170.7 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 rear, 1 mid (optional)Reference

Pump flow

57.9 lpmReference

60.9 lpmReference

SCV flow

57.9 lpmReference

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Steering flow

29.1 lpmReference

39.4 lpmReference

Steering press.

130.0 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

2Reference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

mechanical lower-link draft control, optional electronic draft control (EDC)Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

1632 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1456 kgReference

2923 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000 (optional)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2050Reference

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PTO (tested)

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55.6 kWReference

Total flow

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100.3 lpmReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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54.3 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

224 cmReference

234 cmReference

Weight

7380 to 8180 poundsReference

6393 to 7496 poundsReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

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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

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4WD Front tread

152 to 193 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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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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Shipping

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3400 kgReference

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

120Reference

Battery CCA

550 (heavy duty)Reference

960Reference

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

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ROPS

266 cmReference

276 cmReference

Cab

269 cmReference

256 cmReference

Exhaust

265 cmReference

298 cmReference

Speeds

CaseIH Farmall 85U attachments

Attachment overview

CaseIH Farmall 85U Height

Test results

Fuel use

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17.8 l/hourReference

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.