Compare/CaseIH 1594 vs CaseIH Farmall 85U

CaseIH 1594 vs CaseIH Farmall 85U

Verdict: CaseIH 1594 vs CaseIH Farmall 85U

The CaseIH 1594 and the CaseIH Farmall 85U 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 6,393 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 1594 holds more fuel (136.3 L vs 126.8 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 85U is the newer design (2008 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 1594 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 85U 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

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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

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

Original price

$26,000 (1988)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

136.3 LReference

126.8 LReference

Engine

72.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

55.2 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

53.8 kWReference

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Displacement

5.4 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power

72.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elements with pre-cleanerReference

dual dry elementsReference

Compression

16:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

Torque

329.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1425Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

31.8 LReference

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Coolant capacity

15.3 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

63.8 kWReference

53.0 kWReference

Max power

51.7 kWReference

55.6 kWReference

Engine (gross)

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63.4 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Power (gross)

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63.4 kWReference

Pre-heating

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grid heaterReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Transmission

Hydra-ShiftReference

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Clutch

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wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

64.1 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

64.1 kWReference

55.6 kWReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

power shuttle with partial power shiftReference

Pressure

179.3 barReference

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Valves

2Reference

2 rear, 1 mid (optional)Reference

Total flow

76.1 lpmReference

100.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

29.1 lpmReference

39.4 lpmReference

Steering press.

127.6 barReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

2Reference

Rear lift (at ends)

3374 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2853 kgReference

2923 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (optional)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

61.1 kWReference

54.3 kWReference

Pump flow

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60.9 lpmReference

Control

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

Dimensions

Wheelbase

254 cmReference

234 cmReference

Weight

4213 kgReference

6393 to 7496 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-38Reference

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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

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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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Shipping

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3400 kgReference

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

120Reference

Battery CCA

550 (heavy duty)Reference

960Reference

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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Test results

Fuel use

18.5 l/hourReference

17.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

3718 kgReference

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CaseIH Farmall 85U attachments

Attachment overview

CaseIH Farmall 85U Height

ROPS

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276 cmReference

Cab

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256 cmReference

Exhaust

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298 cmReference

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.