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CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH Farmall 90C
Verdict: CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH Farmall 90C
The CaseIH 1494 and the CaseIH Farmall 90C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 90C leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. CaseIH Farmall 90C is the lighter machine (6,989 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 90C holds more fuel (114.7 L vs 90.8 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 90C is the newer design (2015 vs 1983). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 90C 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
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
85 hp
86 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
Optional creeper provides an additional range to the synchromesh transmission.Reference
Four synchronized gears in three non-synchronized ranges with power shuttle shift and two-speed high-low shift.Reference
Final drives
bull gearReference
inboard planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Original price
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$74,557 (2016 Hi-Lo Cab 4WD)Reference
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
64.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
62.6 kWReference
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Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
99 x 110 mmReference
Power (net)
62.6 kWReference
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Power (gross)
63.4 kWReference
64.1 kWReference
Fuel system
direct injectionReference
high pressure common rail electronic direct injectionReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
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Compression
16:1Reference
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Rated RPM
2200Reference
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Torque
301.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1600Reference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
43.2 LReference
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Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
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PowerStar 90
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similar New Holland modelReference
Fuel tank
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114.7 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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10.6 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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38.3 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IVReference
Emission control
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selective catalytic reduction with cooled exhaust-gas recirculation (SCR)Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Max power
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38.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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49.7 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
15 forward and 5 reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
Transmission
Hydra-ShiftReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
55.9 kWReference
54.4 kWReference
Type
creeperReference
power shuttleReference
Pressure
170.7 barReference
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Valves
1 to 3Reference
2 or 3Reference
Pump flow
57.9 lpmReference
60.6 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
II/IReference
Control
top-link draft sensingReference
top link draft sensingReference
Rear lift (at ends)
1632 kgReference
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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1456 kgReference
2549 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2050Reference
1000@2125Reference
PTO (tested)
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56.4 kWReference
Rear Arms
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telescopic link endsReference
Drawbar
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swinging extendable drawbarReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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56.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
224 cmReference
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Weight
7380 to 8180 poundsReference
6989 to 8157 poundsReference
Front tire
11L-15Reference
7.50x16Reference
4WD Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
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4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34Reference
Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference
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
192 cmReference
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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2WD Wheelbase
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234 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
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228 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
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16.9R30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 16.9R30Reference
2WD Length
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414 cmReference
4WD Length
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406 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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270 cmReference
Height (cab)
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259 cmReference
2WD ROPS
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3170 kgReference
4WD ROPS
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3480 kgReference
2WD Cab
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3390 kgReference
4WD Cab
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3700 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
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65 (heavy duty)Reference
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Battery CCA
550 (heavy duty)Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
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
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Cab
269 cmReference
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Exhaust
265 cmReference
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Speeds
CaseIH Farmall 90C attachments
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
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16.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3068 kgReference
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.