Compare/CaseIH 585 vs CaseIH C50

CaseIH 585 vs CaseIH C50

Verdict: CaseIH 585 vs CaseIH C50

The CaseIH 585 and the CaseIH C50 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH C50 leads on rated power with 53 hp against 52 hp. CaseIH C50 is the lighter machine (5,357 kg vs 5,640 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH C50 is the newer design (1998 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH C50 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 585 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

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

52 hp

53 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

liquid-cooledReference

Gear 1-Low-Direct used for pull test.Reference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

585

utilityReference

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585-O

orchardReference

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CX50

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deluxe modelReference

C50

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basic modelReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 111 mmReference

95 x 127 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2250Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Engine (gross)

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39.5 kWReference

Engine (net)

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35.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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26.4 kWReference

Power (net)

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35.8 kWReference

Power (gross)

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39.5 kWReference

Fuel system

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mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectorsReference

Air cleaner

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dual paper elementsReference

Compression

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17.25:1Reference

Torque

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189.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Oil capacity

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7.6 LReference

Oil change

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250 hReference

Coolant capacity

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11.9 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

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31.7 kWReference

Max power

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26.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

2WD Oil capacity

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34.1 LReference

4WD Oil capacity

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36.5 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

29.8 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

creeperReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

0 to 3Reference

Pump flow

57.2 lpmReference

48.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1456 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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31.7 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

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34.1 LReference

4WD Hydraulic system

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36.7 LReference

2WD Capacity

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34.1 LReference

4WD Capacity

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36.7 LReference

Pressure

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172.4 barReference

Total flow

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59.4 lpmReference

Control

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mechanical draft sensingReference

Rear lift

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2311 kgReference

Clutch

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12-inch dry discReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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30.5 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

Max capacity

4604 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

5640 to 6765 poundsReference

5357 to 7595 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

14.9-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

14.9-28Reference

Length

359 cmReference

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Width

185 cmReference

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Height

245 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

2558 kgReference

2429 kgReference

4WD Shipping

3068 kgReference

2765 kgReference

2WD Wheelbase

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205 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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211 cmReference

Operating

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3445 kgReference

585 Serial Numbers

1985

15000Reference

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1986

18000Reference

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1987

19201Reference

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1988

22268Reference

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1989

24954Reference

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1990

27087Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

65Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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810 (optional)Reference

CaseIH C50 attachments

C50 Serial Numbers

1998

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JJE1000056Reference

1999

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JJE1008492Reference

2000

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JJE1013490Reference

2001

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JJE1017672Reference

2002

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JJE1019985Reference

Location:

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Near the tractor steering column on right side.Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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9.8 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3624 kgReference

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.