Compare/CaseIH 485 Orchard vs CaseIH Farmall 50A

CaseIH 485 Orchard vs CaseIH Farmall 50A

Verdict: CaseIH 485 Orchard vs CaseIH Farmall 50A

The CaseIH 485 Orchard and the CaseIH Farmall 50A 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 4,442 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 50A is the newer design (2015 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 485 Orchard for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 50A 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

With 18.4x16.1 rear tires.Reference

Reverse speeds are about 5% faster than forward.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

485

utilityReference

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485-O

orchardReference

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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

94 x 107 mmReference

Power (net)

37.3 kWReference

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Power (gross)

39.5 kWReference

37.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Pre-heating

ether injectionReference

glow plugsReference

Compression

16:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

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

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

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common railReference

Power at rated engine speed

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34.6 kWReference

Transmission

Type

two-speed power shiftReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

279mm dry discReference

279mm mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

31.3 kWReference

34.3 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

45.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

20.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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34.6 kWReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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0 or 2Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1225 kgReference

Engine RPM

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540E@2016Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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34.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

70.0 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

183 cmReference

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Weight

2172 kgReference

4442 to 5060 poundsReference

Front tire

9.00x10Reference

7.5x16Reference

Rear tire

18.4x16.1Reference

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Ag front

9.5x15Reference

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Ag rear

21.5x16.1Reference

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Width

177 cmReference

171 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

130 cmReference

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Height (hood)

121 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2172 kgReference

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Clearance (drawbar)

22 cmReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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244 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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247 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6x28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3x24. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

Industrial front

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12.5x18Reference

Industrial rear

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18.4x24Reference

2WD Length

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328 cmReference

4WD Length

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340 cmReference

2WD Height

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235 cmReference

4WD Height

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247 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2014 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2295 kgReference

Flange rear axle

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1369 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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142 to 197 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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155 to 175 cmReference

Rear tread

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133 to 173 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

75Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

93Reference

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Speeds

CaseIH Farmall 50A attachments

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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14.0 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.