Compare/CaseIH 485 vs CaseIH Farmall 40B

CaseIH 485 vs CaseIH Farmall 40B

Verdict: CaseIH 485 vs CaseIH Farmall 40B

The CaseIH 485 and the CaseIH Farmall 40B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 485 leads on rated power with 43 hp against 41 hp. CaseIH Farmall 40B is the lighter machine (1,689 kg vs 2,358 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 40B is the newer design (2012 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 485 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 40B 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 hp

41 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 synchronized gears in four ranges.Reference

Original price

$16,000 (1990)Reference

$22,935 (2012 hydro )Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

485

utilityReference

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485-O

orchardReference

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Engine

39.5 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

27.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 129 mmReference

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Power

39.5 kWReference

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Compression

15:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2200Reference

2600Reference

Torque

182.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Fuel tank

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36.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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30.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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30.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverse (3-range)Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

hydrostaticReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

31.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

I,IIReference

1Reference

Rear lift

1060 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Gear PTO (claimed)

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25.4 kWReference

Hydro PTO (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Gear Steering flow

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15.5 lpmReference

Hydro Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1250 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1119 kgReference

Drawbar

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two-position swinging drawbarReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

175 cmReference

Weight

2358 kgReference

1689 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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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

307 cmReference

Width

185 cmReference

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Height

237 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2358 kgReference

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Max weight

4604 kgReference

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Height (ROPS)

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243 cmReference

Front tread

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131 cmReference

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

50Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Battery CCA

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660Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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80Reference

Speeds

CaseIH Farmall 40B attachments

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.