Compare/CaseIH 4994 vs CaseIH 9280

CaseIH 4994 vs CaseIH 9280

Verdict: CaseIH 4994 vs CaseIH 9280

The CaseIH 4994 and the CaseIH 9280 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 344 hp. CaseIH 9280 is the lighter machine (13,154 kg vs 26,500 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 9280 is the newer design (1990 vs 1984). 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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CaseIH

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CaseIH

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Rated power

344 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 20.5-32 tiresReference

Three gears (1-3) plus reverse (R) in four ranges (A-D). Synchronized shifting between gears and ranges.Reference

Total built

224Reference

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Original price

$130,000 (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

298.3 kWReference

279.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

219.4 kWReference

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Displacement

14.2 LReference

14.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

127 x 140 mmReference

140 x 152 mmReference

Power

298.3 kWReference

279.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

15.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2100Reference

Torque

1545.8 NmReference

1716.7 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1400Reference

Firing order

1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

83.3 LReference

62.5 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.457 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.787 mmReference

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Oil capacity

55.8 LReference

41.6 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

256.5 kWReference

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Max power

219.4 kWReference

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Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 2 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

Oil type

Case Powergard PTFReference

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Transmission

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SyncroShiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

256.5 kWReference

PTO (tested)

256.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

100.3 LReference

98.4 LReference

Type

full power shiftReference

fully synchronizedReference

Capacity

100.3 LReference

98.4 LReference

Pressure

137.9 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

4Reference

Total flow

132.5 lpmReference

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Steering flow

75.7 lpmReference

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Steering press.

137.9 barReference

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Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Powershift Total flow

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102.2 lpmReference

SyncroShift Total flow

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113.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIIReference

Rear lift

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6350 kgReference

Capacities

Fuel

1135.5 LReference

946.2 LReference

Front hubs

12.8 LReference

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Front diff.

16.1 LReference

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Rear hubs

12.8 LReference

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Rear diff.

21.3 LReference

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Max capacity

18144 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

316 cmReference

359 cmReference

Weight

26500 to 31315 poundsReference

13154 kgReference

Front tire

24.5-32Reference

Rear tire

24.5-32Reference

Ag front

30.5-32Reference

24.5-32Reference

Ag rear

30.5-32Reference

24.5-32Reference

Length

664 cmReference

709 cmReference

Width

396 cmReference

416 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

351 cmReference

416 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

36 cmReference

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Shipping

12020 kgReference

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Operating

14204 kgReference

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Ballasted

18112 kgReference

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4994 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

Under the left-side steps on front fenderReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

105Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

300Reference

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Battery Group

30HReference

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Test results

Fuel use

76.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

15657 kgReference

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Speeds

9280 Serial Numbers

1990

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JCB0004600Reference

1991

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JCB0026501Reference

1992

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JCB0028400Reference

1993

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JCB0030500Reference

1994

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JEE0031773Reference

1995

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JEE0032808Reference

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.