Compare/CaseIH 4230 vs CaseIH Farmall 90

CaseIH 4230 vs CaseIH Farmall 90

Verdict: CaseIH 4230 vs CaseIH Farmall 90

The CaseIH 4230 and the CaseIH Farmall 90 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 84 hp. CaseIH Farmall 90 is the lighter machine (5,702 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 90 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

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Rated power

84 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Turk TractorReference

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

Three ranges with four gears per range. Left-hand reverser requires use of clutch to change directionsReference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulic (cab)Reference

mechanical rearReference

Distributor

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CaseIHReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

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

Air cleaner

dryReference

dual dry elementsReference

Pre-heating

ether (optional)Reference

thermostartReference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Starter volts

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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90.1 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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48.6 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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104 x 132 mmReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Fuel system

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direct injection with mechanical governorReference

Starter

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electricReference

Max power

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48.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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54.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 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

mechanical shuttle with creeperReference

2WD Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Cab Capacity

36.7 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

190.0 barReference

Valves

0 to 3Reference

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Total flow

69.6 lpmReference

82.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

draft and position controlReference

position control and mechanical lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

1662 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

12-inch dry cerametallicReference

mechanical dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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54.8 kWReference

Rear valves

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1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

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51.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

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30.7 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2279 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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52.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

112.0 LReference

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Max capacity

5499 kgReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

225 cmReference

231 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

223 cmReference

220 cmReference

Weight

6687 to 7395 poundsReference

5702 to 6915 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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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

3136 kgReference

Height (ROPS)

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256 cmReference

Height (cab)

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261 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65 (cab, ROPS opt.)Reference

85Reference

Battery CCA

810Reference

800Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Speeds

CaseIH Farmall 90 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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17.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3295 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.