Compare/CaseIH 485 vs CaseIH C42

CaseIH 485 vs CaseIH C42

Verdict: CaseIH 485 vs CaseIH C42

The CaseIH 485 and the CaseIH C42 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 485 leads on rated power with 43 hp against 42 hp. CaseIH 485 is the lighter machine (2,358 kg vs 2,360 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH C42 is the newer design (1992 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 485 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH C42 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Rated power

43 hp

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

SteyrReference

Four gears within each of high, low, and reverse ranges. Power shift between direct and lower speed for each gear.Reference

3-cylinderReference

Original price

$16,000 (1990)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Distributor

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CaseIHReference

Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Variants

485

utilityReference

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485-O

orchardReference

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Engine

39.5 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

27.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 129 mmReference

100 x 100 mmReference

Power

39.5 kWReference

31.3 kWReference

Compression

15:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2400Reference

Torque

182.0 NmReference

150.5 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

1350Reference

Fuel tank

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53.0 LReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Transmission

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synchroReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

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Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

I,IIReference

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Rear lift

1060 kgReference

2000 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000Reference

Total flow

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29.1 lpmReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

198 cmReference

Weight

2358 kgReference

2360 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

12.4-32Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

8.3-24Reference

Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

12.4-32Reference

Length

359 cmReference

353 cmReference

Width

185 cmReference

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Height

237 cmReference

229 cmReference

Shipping weight

2358 kgReference

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Max weight

4604 kgReference

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485 Serial Number Location

485 Serial Numbers

1985

15000Reference

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1986

18000Reference

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1987

19057Reference

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1988

21250Reference

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1989

23490Reference

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1990

24938Reference

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1991

26386Reference

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Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

45Reference

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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.