Compare/CaseIH 4494 vs CaseIH 7230

CaseIH 4494 vs CaseIH 7230

Verdict: CaseIH 4494 vs CaseIH 7230

The CaseIH 4494 and the CaseIH 7230 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 4494 leads on rated power with 175 hp against 173 hp. CaseIH 4494 is the lighter machine (9,453 kg vs 15,750 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 7230 is the newer design (1994 vs 1984). In short: choose the CaseIH 4494 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 7230 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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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

175 hp

173 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 23.1x30 tires.Reference

Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference

Original price

$74,600 (1987)Reference

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Drive

4x4 4WDReference

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Steering

hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steeringReference

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Differential lock

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electric rearReference

Engine

158.8 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

112.0 kWReference

115.8 kWReference

Displacement

8.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 127 mmReference

114 x 135 mmReference

Power

158.8 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

15.8:1Reference

16.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

759.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1650Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

22.7 LReference

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

45.4 LReference

29.3 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

130.6 kWReference

128.6 kWReference

Max power

112.0 kWReference

110.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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mechanical injectionReference

Pre-heating

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block heaterReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

130.5 kWReference

126.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

130.6 kWReference

137.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

58.7 LReference

172.2 LReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

creeperReference

Capacity

58.7 LReference

172.2 LReference

Pressure

162.0 barReference

158.6 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

Total flow

117.3 lpmReference

109.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

III (optional)Reference

III/IIINReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5783 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000 (dual-shaft 1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

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SCV flow

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83.3 lpmReference

Control

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electronic lower-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift

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4932 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

484.5 LReference

359.6 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

259 cmReference

300 cmReference

Weight

9453 kgReference

15750 to 17790 poundsReference

Front tire

18.4-34Reference

14L-16.1Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

20.8R-38Reference

Ag front

18.4-34Reference

14L-16.1Reference

Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

20.8R-38Reference

Length

571 cmReference

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Width

363 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

317 cmReference

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Operating weight

9453 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

10183 kgReference

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Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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Front tread

187 to 312 cmReference

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Rear tread

187 to 312 cmReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

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57 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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44 cmReference

Rear axle

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101 by 3048 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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152 to 241 cmReference

2WD Shipping

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7144 kgReference

4WD Shipping

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7597 kgReference

Operating

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8069 kgReference

Ballasted

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9834 kgReference

4494 Serial Numbers

1984

8865000 (JI Case)Reference

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1985

8866200Reference

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1986

8866971Reference

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1987

8867559Reference

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Location:

Data plates located at forward-right corner in top of the tractor cab.Reference

Serial number plate on the dash console inside tractor cab, near the floor.Reference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Battery volts

12Reference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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110Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Battery CCA

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950Reference

Test results

Fuel use

42.8 l/hourReference

40.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

9707 kgReference

7658 kgReference

Speeds

7230 Serial Numbers

1994

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JJA0050001Reference

1995

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JJA0056459Reference

1996

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JJA0064978Reference

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.