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CaseIH 4230 vs CaseIH Farmall 85C
Verdict: CaseIH 4230 vs CaseIH Farmall 85C
The CaseIH 4230 and the CaseIH Farmall 85C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 84 hp. CaseIH Farmall 85C is the lighter machine (6,503 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 Farmall 85C is the newer design (2008 vs 1994). 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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Fit & specs
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
84 hp
84 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
With With 18.4x30 rear tires. Speeds in direct mode same as regular synchromesh transmission.Reference
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (L/ML/MH/H) with clutchless power shuttle.Reference
Final drives
planetaryReference
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Differential lock
electro-hydraulic (cab)Reference
mechanical rearReference
Original price
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$40,062 (2011)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
62.6 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Engine (net)
58.9 kWReference
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Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.5 LReference
Power (net)
58.9 kWReference
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Power (gross)
62.6 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
dryReference
dual dry elementsReference
Pre-heating
ether (optional)Reference
thermostartReference
Rated RPM
2400Reference
2300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
9.8 LReference
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Oil change
200 hReference
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Coolant capacity
13.7 LReference
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Fuel tank
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87.8 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
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48.0 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
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104 x 132 mmReference
Emissions
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Tier IIIReference
Fuel system
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Bosch fuel injection pumpReference
Compression
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17.5:1Reference
Starter
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electricReference
Power at rated engine speed
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56.0 kWReference
Max power
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48.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverseReference
16 forward and 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
52.2 kWReference
2WD Hydraulic system
34.1 LReference
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Cab Hydraulic system
36.7 LReference
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Type
synchromesh creeperReference
power shuttleReference
2WD Capacity
34.1 LReference
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Cab Capacity
36.7 LReference
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Pressure
172.4 barReference
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Valves
0 to 3Reference
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Total flow
69.6 lpmReference
96.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Control
draft and position controlReference
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Rear lift
1662 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
12-inch dry cerametallicReference
wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
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56.0 kWReference
Rear valves
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1 to 2Reference
Mid valves
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0 to 2Reference
Pump flow
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60.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
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35.6 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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1796 kgReference
Engine RPM
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540@2206Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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55.5 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
112.0 LReference
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Max capacity
5499 kgReference
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Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
225 cmReference
226 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
223 cmReference
218 cmReference
Weight
6687 to 7395 poundsReference
6503 to 6944 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
11.2R24Reference
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
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Rear tire
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16.9R30Reference
Ag front
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11.2R20Reference
Ag rear
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16.9R28Reference
Lawn/turf front
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12LL-16Reference
Lawn/turf rear
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22.5LL-16.1Reference
Industrial front
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12.5/80-18Reference
Industrial rear
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16.9-24Reference
Height (ROPS)
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197 cmReference
Height (cab)
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232 cmReference
Shipping weight
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3149 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65 (cab, ROPS opt.)Reference
120Reference
Battery CCA
810Reference
730Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Speeds
Variants
T4040
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similar New Holland modelReference
CaseIH Farmall 85C attachments
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
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17.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3299 kgReference
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.