Compare/CaseIH 485 Orchard vs CaseIH Farmall 50

CaseIH 485 Orchard vs CaseIH Farmall 50

Verdict: CaseIH 485 Orchard vs CaseIH Farmall 50

The CaseIH 485 Orchard and the CaseIH Farmall 50 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 485 Orchard leads on rated power with 53 hp against 50 hp. CaseIH 485 Orchard is the lighter machine (2,172 kg vs 3,522 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 50 is the newer design (2008 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 485 Orchard for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 50 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

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Rated power

53 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

ShibauraReference

With 18.4x16.1 rear tires.Reference

The mechanical CVT uses a steel chain between variable-diameter pulleys. Three speed modes (low, medium, high) with variable reactivity. Left-hand shuttle lever.Reference

Distributor

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CaseIHReference

Original price

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$40,856 (2011 CVT cab )Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

485

utilityReference

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485-O

orchardReference

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T2330

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similar tractorReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

39.5 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Engine (net)

37.3 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 129 mmReference

84 x 100 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

39.5 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

dual elementReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

glow plugsReference

Compression

16:1Reference

22.4:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2800Reference

Idle RPM

700-2400Reference

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Torque

188.5 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

34.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

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Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

Max power

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33.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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32.5 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Clutch

279mm dry discReference

dry discReference

Transmission

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CVTReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

32.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

37.1 lpmReference

Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

19.3 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

position controlReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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33.3 kWReference

Total flow

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56.4 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1270 kgReference

Mid PTO

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optional with CVTReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

183 cmReference

186 cmReference

Weight

2172 kgReference

3522 to 4136 poundsReference

Front tire

9.00x10Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

18.4x16.1Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

9.5x15Reference

8-16Reference

Ag rear

21.5x16.1Reference

14.9-24Reference

Width

177 cmReference

169 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

130 cmReference

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Height (hood)

121 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2172 kgReference

1876 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

22 cmReference

31 cmReference

Lawn/turf front

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27/12LLx15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

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22.5LLx16.1Reference

Industrial front

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10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

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17.5x24Reference

Length

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318 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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241 cmReference

Height (cab)

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230 cmReference

Front tread

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125 cmReference

Rear tread

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130 to 171 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

75 (cab optional)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

93Reference

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Battery CCA

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600Reference

Speeds

CaseIH Farmall 50 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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15.1 l/hourReference

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.