Compare/CaseIH 1594 vs CaseIH 856 XL

CaseIH 1594 vs CaseIH 856 XL

Verdict: CaseIH 1594 vs CaseIH 856 XL

The CaseIH 1594 and the CaseIH 856 XL are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 1594 leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. CaseIH 1594 is the lighter machine (4,213 kg vs 8,465 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the CaseIH 1594 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 856 XL 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

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

86 hp

85 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Diesel Hydra-Shift 2WDOctober 23 - 30, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1547 fileReference

With 16.9R34 rear tires.Reference

Original price

$26,000 (1988)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

136.3 LReference

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Engine

72.3 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

55.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

53.8 kWReference

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Displacement

5.4 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

98 x 129 mmReference

Power

72.3 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elements with pre-cleanerReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

Torque

329.1 NmReference

310.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1425Reference

1600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

31.8 LReference

42.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.3 LReference

21.0 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

63.8 kWReference

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Max power

51.7 kWReference

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Fuel system

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direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Transmission

Hydra-ShiftReference

IH-Total-synchronReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

64.1 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

64.1 kWReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

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Pressure

179.3 barReference

170.0 barReference

Valves

2Reference

up to 3Reference

Total flow

76.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

29.1 lpmReference

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Steering press.

127.6 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at ends)

3374 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2853 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

61.1 kWReference

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Pump flow

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25.0 lpmReference

Control

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position and draft controlReference

Rear lift

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3949 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

254 cmReference

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Weight

4213 kgReference

8465 to 9082 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

10.00x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-38Reference

16.9R34Reference

Ag front

13.6-28 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.6-38Reference

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Length

416 cmReference

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Width

198 cmReference

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Height (cab)

271 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

152 to 193 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 213 cmReference

157 to 198 cmReference

Operating

4213 kgReference

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Ballasted

5084 kgReference

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Max Drawbar

1496 kgReference

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Max front axle

3628 kgReference

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Max rear axle

5443 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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238 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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234 cmReference

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

2WD Front tread

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134 to 182 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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165 to 180 cmReference

1594 Serial Numbers

1985

11526001Reference

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1986

11526518Reference

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1987

11527297Reference

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1988

11528442Reference

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Location:

On right side of main frameReference

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Electrical

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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Ground

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negativeReference

Capacities

Max capacity

6123 kgReference

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Fuel

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106.0 LReference

Front axle

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9.0 LReference

Test results

Fuel use

18.5 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3718 kgReference

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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.