Compare/CaseIH 4230 vs CaseIH 885

CaseIH 4230 vs CaseIH 885

Verdict: CaseIH 4230 vs CaseIH 885

The CaseIH 4230 and the CaseIH 885 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 84 hp. CaseIH 885 is the lighter machine (6,065 kg vs 6,687 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 4230 is the newer design (1994 vs 1985). 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

84 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With With 18.4x30 rear tires. Speeds in direct mode same as regular synchromesh transmission.Reference

Synchronized 4-speed with high, low, and reverse ranges and forward-reverse power shift shuttle lever.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

Differential lock

electro-hydraulic (cab)Reference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

62.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

58.9 kWReference

Displacement

4.4 LReference

Power (net)

58.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

62.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

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Pre-heating

ether (optional)Reference

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Rated RPM

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

9.8 LReference

8.5 LReference

Oil change

200 hReference

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Coolant capacity

13.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

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100 x 140 mmReference

Compression

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15.1:1Reference

Idle RPM

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650-2650Reference

Torque

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278.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1600Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

2WD Oil capacity

34.0 LReference

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4WD Oil capacity

36.5 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

53.7 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

Cab Hydraulic system

36.7 LReference

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Type

synchromesh creeperReference

shuttleReference

2WD Capacity

34.1 LReference

Cab Capacity

36.7 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

1 to 3Reference

Total flow

69.6 lpmReference

70.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

draft and position controlReference

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Rear lift

1662 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independent dual shaftReference

Clutch

12-inch dry cerametallicReference

305mm dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

4WD Hydraulic system

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36.5 LReference

4WD Capacity

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36.5 LReference

Pump flow

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59.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

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9.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1478 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

112.0 LReference

75.7 LReference

Max capacity

5499 kgReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

223 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

223 cmReference

216 cmReference

Weight

6687 to 7395 poundsReference

6065 to 7849 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

2WD Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

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4WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3-24. Rear: 16.9-28Reference

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Front tread

223 to 243 cmReference

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Shipping

3354 kgReference

3276 kgReference

Rear tire

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18.4-30Reference

Ag front

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11.2-24 R1 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-30 R1Reference

2WD Length

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360 cmReference

4WD Length

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375 cmReference

2WD Width

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185 cmReference

4WD Width

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198 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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247 cmReference

Height (cab)

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259 cmReference

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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142 to 195 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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137 to 182 cmReference

Rear tread

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137 to 243 cmReference

2WD Operating

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3340 kgReference

4WD Operating

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3560 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Lucas alternatorReference

Charging amps

65 (cab, ROPS opt.)Reference

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Battery CCA

810Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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65Reference

Battery AH

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93Reference

Speeds

885 Serial Numbers

1985

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15000Reference

1986

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18000Reference

1987

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19138Reference

1988

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22668Reference

1989

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27254Reference

1990

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30427Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the front-right of the tractor.Reference

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.