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CaseIH 4494 vs CaseIH Magnum 215

Verdict: CaseIH 4494 vs CaseIH Magnum 215

The CaseIH 4494 and the CaseIH Magnum 215 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 215 leads on rated power with 178 hp against 175 hp. CaseIH 4494 is the lighter machine (9,453 kg vs 20,100 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 215 is the newer design (2008 vs 1984). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 215 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 4494 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 4494 Tractor
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH Magnum 215 Tractor
CaseIH
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
175 hp
178 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
With 23.1x30 tires.Reference
Gear 7 used for power test.Reference
Original price
$74,600 (1987)Reference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
Steering
hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steeringReference
Engine
Engine
158.8 kWReference
164.8 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
112.0 kWReference
113.0 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 127 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Power
158.8 kWReference
164.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
15.8:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Torque
759.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1650Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
22.7 LReference
20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
45.4 LReference
22.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
130.6 kWReference
132.4 kWReference
Max power
112.0 kWReference
113.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
23 forward and 6 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
130.5 kWReference
130.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
130.6 kWReference
160.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
58.7 LReference
172.2 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
full powershiftReference
Capacity
58.7 LReference
172.2 LReference
Pressure
162.0 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
3 to 5Reference
Total flow
117.3 lpmReference
283.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
III (optional)Reference
IVN/IIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5783 kgReference
Rear PTO
independent (optional)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
Rear lift
7484 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
160.9 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
484.5 LReference
681.3 LReference
Max capacity
12020 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
300 cmReference
Weight
9453 kgReference
20100 to 21035 poundsReference
Front tire
18.4-34Reference
380/85R34Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
480/80R46Reference
Ag front
18.4-34Reference
380/85R34Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
480/80R46Reference
Length
571 cmReference
Width
363 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
317 cmReference
Operating weight
9453 kgReference
Ballasted weight
10183 kgReference
Ground clearance
45 cmReference
Front tread
187 to 312 cmReference
Rear tread
187 to 312 cmReference
Height (cab)
326 cmReference
Rear axle
114 by 3048 mmReference
Shipping
9480 kgReference
Operating
9541 kgReference
Ballasted
10918 kgReference
4494 Serial Numbers
1984
8865000 (JI Case)Reference
1985
8866200Reference
1986
8866971Reference
1987
8867559Reference
Location:
Data plates located at forward-right corner in top of the tractor cab.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
42.8 l/hourReference
43.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
9707 kgReference
Speeds

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.

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