Compare/CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH MX100 Maxxum

CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH MX100 Maxxum

Verdict: CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH MX100 Maxxum

The CaseIH 1494 and the CaseIH MX100 Maxxum 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 11,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH MX100 Maxxum is the newer design (1997 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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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

Four power shift gears in four synchronized ranges. Three ranges in reverse.Reference

Final drives

bull gearReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

electrically-actuated wet discReference

Factories

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Doncaster, EnglandReference

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

direct injection with mechanical governor, Bosch in-line A pump with Bosch 5-hole injectorsReference

Pre-heating

thermostartReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

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

15.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.2 LReference

19.9 LReference

Engine

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74.6 kWReference

Power

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74.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual-element dryReference

Transmission

Gears

15 forward and 5 reverseReference

32 forward and 24 reverseReference

Transmission

Hydra-ShiftReference

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Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.9 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Type

creeperReference

Pressure

170.7 barReference

203.4 barReference

Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

57.9 lpmReference

94.6 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/IIINReference

Control

top-link draft sensingReference

electronic lower linkReference

Rear lift (at ends)

1632 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1456 kgReference

3807 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2050Reference

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Hydraulic system

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66.2 LReference

Capacity

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66.2 LReference

Total flow

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109.4 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

224 cmReference

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Weight

7380 to 8180 poundsReference

11300 to 12460 poundsReference

Front tire

11L-15Reference

11.00-16Reference

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

11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-38Reference

18.4-38Reference

Length

374 cmReference

502 cmReference

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 223 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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281 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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270 cmReference

Rear tire

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18.4-38Reference

Height (cab)

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291 cmReference

2WD Cab Shipping weight

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5125 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping weight

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5651 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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60 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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62 cmReference

Rear axle

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88 by 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

On inside of cab post near left door.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65 (heavy duty)Reference

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Battery CCA

550 (heavy duty)Reference

900Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

128 (heavy duty)Reference

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ROPS Charging amps

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65Reference

Cab Charging amps

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95Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

5216 kgReference

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Fuel

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272.5 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

CaseIH MX100 attachments

MX100 Serial Numbers

1997

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JJA0075300Reference

1998

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JJA0083000Reference

1999

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JJA0097438Reference

2000

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JJA0103445Reference

2001

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JJA0108300Reference

2002

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JJA0115301Reference

Attachment overview

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.