Compare/CaseIH 485 vs CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT

CaseIH 485 vs CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT

Verdict: CaseIH 485 vs CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT

The CaseIH 485 and the CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 43 hp. CaseIH 485 is the lighter machine (2,358 kg vs 4,190 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 55C CVT is the newer design (2015 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

CaseIH

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Best match

Clear

CaseIH

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

43 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

Chain variator transmission.Reference

Original price

$16,000 (1990)Reference

$47,769 (2016 Cab )Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

485

utilityReference

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485-O

orchardReference

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Engine

39.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

27.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.9 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 129 mmReference

94 x 107 mmReference

Power

39.5 kWReference

40.3 kWReference

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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49.2 LReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Emission control

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exhaust-gas recirculation with diesel particulate filterReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common rail direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

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dry elementReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

32.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)Reference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

64.3 lpmReference

37.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

I,IIReference

IReference

Rear lift

1060 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Control

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position controlReference

Rear lift (at ends)

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1606 kgReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1270 kgReference

Rear Arms

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telescopic link endsReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

202 cmReference

186 cmReference

Weight

2358 kgReference

4190 to 4940 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

8x16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-28Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.6-28Reference

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Length

359 cmReference

309 cmReference

Width

185 cmReference

173 cmReference

Height

237 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2358 kgReference

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Max weight

4604 kgReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8x16. Rear: 14.9-24Reference

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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17.5Lx24Reference

Height (ROPS)

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247 cmReference

Height (cab)

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235 cmReference

ROPS Weight

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1900 kgReference

Cab Weight

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2240 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

ROPS Charging amps

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75Reference

Cab Charging amps

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90Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Speeds

CaseIH Farmall 55C 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.