Compare/CaseIH 4894 vs CaseIH Magnum 305

CaseIH 4894 vs CaseIH Magnum 305

Verdict: CaseIH 4894 vs CaseIH Magnum 305

The CaseIH 4894 and the CaseIH Magnum 305 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Magnum 305 leads on rated power with 257 hp against 253 hp. CaseIH 4894 is the lighter machine (11,680 kg vs 20,630 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Magnum 305 is the newer design (2008 vs 1984). In short: choose the CaseIH Magnum 305 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 4894 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

CaseIH

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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

253 hp

257 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 23.1x30 tires.Reference

Gear 9 used for power test.Reference

Total built

872Reference

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Original price

$95,000 (1987)Reference

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Drive

4x4 4WDReference

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Steering

hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steeringReference

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Engine

223.7 kWReference

226.7 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

163.1 kWReference

164.3 kWReference

Displacement

11.0 LReference

8.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

127 x 145 mmReference

114 x 145 mmReference

Power

223.7 kWReference

226.7 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

14.7:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2000Reference

Torque

1145.8 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

45.4 LReference

20.8 LReference

Coolant capacity

41.6 LReference

24.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

189.0 kWReference

191.4 kWReference

Max power

163.1 kWReference

164.3 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

23 forward and 6 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

188.7 kWReference

190.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

189.0 kWReference

223.5 kWReference

Hydraulic system

68.1 LReference

172.2 LReference

Type

partial power shiftReference

full powershiftReference

Capacity

68.1 LReference

172.2 LReference

Pressure

162.0 barReference

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Valves

4Reference

3 to 5Reference

Total flow

102.2 lpmReference

283.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

III (optional)Reference

IVN/III optionalReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5783 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

540/1000 optionalReference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

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Rear lift

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8573 kgReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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223.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

567.8 LReference

681.3 LReference

Max capacity

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14742 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

279 cmReference

300 cmReference

Weight

11680 kgReference

20630 to 21585 poundsReference

Front tire

18.4-34Reference

380/80R38Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

480/80R50Reference

Ag front

18.4-34Reference

380/80R38Reference

Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

480/80R50Reference

Length

601 cmReference

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Width

335 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

317 cmReference

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Operating weight

11680 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

12909 kgReference

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Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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Height (cab)

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326 cmReference

Rear axle

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114 by 3048 mmReference

Shipping

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9720 kgReference

Operating

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9790 kgReference

Ballasted

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15157 kgReference

4894 Serial Numbers

1984

8865000 (JI Case)Reference

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1985

8866200Reference

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1986

8866971Reference

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1987

8867559Reference

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Location:

Data plates located at forward-right corner in top of the tractor cab.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

58.3 l/hourReference

59.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

12531 kgReference

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Speeds

Magnum 305 Serial Number Location

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.