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CaseIH 385 vs CaseIH Farmall 45C CVT

Verdict: CaseIH 385 vs CaseIH Farmall 45C CVT

The CaseIH 385 and the CaseIH Farmall 45C CVT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 45C CVT leads on rated power with 36 hp against 35 hp. CaseIH Farmall 45C CVT is the lighter machine (4,190 kg vs 4,869 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 45C CVT is the newer design (2015 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 45C CVT for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 385 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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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

35 hp

36 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 14.9x24 rear tires.Reference

Chain variator transmission.Reference

Original price

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$44,450 (2016 Cab )Reference

Engine

32.1 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Displacement

2.5 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 109 mmReference

94 x 107 mmReference

Power

32.1 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dry type with safety elementReference

dry elementReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

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Compression

16:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Idle RPM

700-2400Reference

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Torque

161.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1650Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

7.6 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

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Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust-gas recirculation with diesel particulate filterReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Starter

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

26.1 kWReference

26.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

power shuttleReference

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

0 to 2Reference

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Total flow

54.1 lpmReference

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Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

978 kgReference

1270 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Pump flow

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37.1 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1606 kgReference

Rear Arms

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telescopic link endsReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

186 cmReference

Weight

4869 to 5940 poundsReference

4190 to 4940 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

8x16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

9.5x15Reference

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Ag rear

18.4x16.1Reference

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Shipping

2694 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8x16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

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27/12LLx15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LLx16.1Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5Lx24Reference

Length

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309 cmReference

Width

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173 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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247 cmReference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1900 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2240 kgReference

385 Serial Numbers

1985

15000Reference

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1986

18000Reference

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1987

18806Reference

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1988

19454Reference

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1989

20811Reference

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1990

22231Reference

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Location:

Front right bolsterReference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

93Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

ROPS Charging amps

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75Reference

Cab Charging amps

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90Reference

Speeds

CaseIH Farmall 45C attachments

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.