Compare/CaseIH 485 vs CaseIH CS 52

CaseIH 485 vs CaseIH CS 52

Verdict: CaseIH 485 vs CaseIH CS 52

The CaseIH 485 and the CaseIH CS 52 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH CS 52 leads on rated power with 45 hp against 43 hp. CaseIH 485 is the lighter machine (2,358 kg vs 5,027 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH CS 52 is the newer design (2001 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH CS 52 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 485 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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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

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

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges, plus reverse, with additional high/low range.Reference

Original price

$16,000 (1990)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

485

utilityReference

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485-O

orchardReference

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CS52

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2WDReference

CS52a

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4WDReference

Engine

39.5 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

27.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 129 mmReference

95 x 127 mmReference

Power

39.5 kWReference

38.8 kWReference

Compression

15:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2250Reference

Torque

182.0 NmReference

192.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

1400Reference

Fuel tank

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73.1 LReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

33.9 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

synchronizedReference

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

IIReference

Rear lift

1060 kgReference

2500 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

430/540/1000Reference

Total flow

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34.1 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2130Reference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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2WD Max capacity

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3999 kgReference

4WD Max capacity

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4199 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

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Weight

2358 kgReference

5027 to 5952 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

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Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

359 cmReference

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Width

185 cmReference

189 cmReference

Height

237 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2358 kgReference

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Max weight

4604 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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216 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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212 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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14.9R28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 7.50-18. Rear: 14.9R28Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 10.5-20. Rear: 14.9-28Reference

2WD Length

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353 cmReference

4WD Length

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357 cmReference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

2WD Ground clearance

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36 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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132 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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148 cmReference

Rear tread

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149 cmReference

2WD

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2280 kgReference

4WD

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2699 kgReference

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

Charging amps

45Reference

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Ground

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negativeReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

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.