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CaseIH 4894 vs CaseIH MX285 Magnum
Verdict: CaseIH 4894 vs CaseIH MX285 Magnum
The CaseIH 4894 and the CaseIH MX285 Magnum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 4894 leads on rated power with 253 hp against 242 hp. CaseIH 4894 is the lighter machine (11,680 kg vs 20,200 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH MX285 Magnum is the newer design (2003 vs 1984). In short: choose the CaseIH 4894 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH MX285 Magnum 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
253 hp
242 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
With 23.1x30 tires.Reference
Gear 5 used for pull 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
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
223.7 kWReference
214.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
163.1 kWReference
151.9 kWReference
Displacement
11.0 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
127 x 145 mmReference
114 x 135 mmReference
Power
223.7 kWReference
214.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Compression
14.7:1Reference
17.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2000Reference
Torque
1145.8 NmReference
2512.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
45.4 LReference
20.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
22.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
189.0 kWReference
180.6 kWReference
Max power
163.1 kWReference
151.9 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IIReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
18 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
188.7 kWReference
179.0 kWReference
PTO (tested)
189.0 kWReference
205.9 kWReference
Hydraulic system
68.1 LReference
172.2 LReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
full power shiftReference
Capacity
68.1 LReference
172.2 LReference
Pressure
162.0 barReference
203.4 barReference
Valves
4Reference
3 to 5Reference
Total flow
102.2 lpmReference
201.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
III (optional)Reference
III/IIINReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5783 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independent (optional)Reference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375 optional)Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2200Reference
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Control
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electronic draft controlReference
Rear lift
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8128 kgReference
Front Hitch
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optionalReference
Front lift
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3252 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
567.8 LReference
605.6 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
279 cmReference
300 cmReference
Weight
11680 kgReference
20200 to 21630 poundsReference
Front tire
18.4-34Reference
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Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
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Ag front
18.4-34Reference
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Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
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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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316 cmReference
Rear axle
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114 by 3048 mmReference
Front tread
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152 to 223 cmReference
Shipping
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9162 kgReference
Operating
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9811 kgReference
Ballasted
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14288 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
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
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alternatorReference
Charging amps
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135Reference
Charging volts
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12Reference
Batteries
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2Reference
Battery CCA
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1000Reference
Test results
Fuel use
58.3 l/hourReference
51.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
12531 kgReference
9443 kgReference
Speeds
Variants
TG285
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similar New Holland modelReference
MX285 Serial Number Location
MX285 Serial Numbers
2003
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JAZ125000Reference
2004
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JAZ129400Reference
2005
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JAZ134001Reference
2006
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JAZ138614Reference
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.