Compare/CaseIH 585 vs CaseIH Farmall 50

CaseIH 585 vs CaseIH Farmall 50

Verdict: CaseIH 585 vs CaseIH Farmall 50

The CaseIH 585 and the CaseIH Farmall 50 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 585 leads on rated power with 52 hp against 50 hp. CaseIH Farmall 50 is the lighter machine (3,522 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 Farmall 50 is the newer design (2008 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 585 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 50 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

Clear

CaseIH

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

52 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

ShibauraReference

liquid-cooledReference

The mechanical CVT uses a steel chain between variable-diameter pulleys. Three speed modes (low, medium, high) with variable reactivity. Left-hand shuttle lever.Reference

Distributor

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CaseIHReference

Original price

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$40,856 (2011 CVT cab )Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Variants

585

utilityReference

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585-O

orchardReference

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T2330

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similar tractorReference

Engine

44.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 111 mmReference

84 x 100 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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37.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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37.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dual elementReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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22.4:1Reference

Max power

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33.3 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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32.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

infinite forward and reverseReference

Transmission

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CVTReference

Clutch

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dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

32.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

continuously variable transmissionReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

57.2 lpmReference

37.1 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1456 kgReference

1270 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540Reference

PTO (tested)

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33.3 kWReference

Total flow

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56.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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19.3 lpmReference

Control

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position controlReference

Mid PTO

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optional with CVTReference

Mid PTO Type

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2000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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31.0 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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Max capacity

4604 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

186 cmReference

Weight

5640 to 6765 poundsReference

3522 to 4136 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

8-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

14.9-24Reference

Length

359 cmReference

318 cmReference

Width

185 cmReference

169 cmReference

Height

245 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

2558 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

3068 kgReference

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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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17.5x24Reference

Height (ROPS)

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241 cmReference

Height (cab)

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230 cmReference

Shipping weight

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1876 kgReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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31 cmReference

Front tread

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125 cmReference

Rear tread

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130 to 171 cmReference

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

75 (cab optional)Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Battery CCA

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600Reference

CaseIH Farmall 50 attachments

Test results

Fuel use

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15.1 l/hourReference

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.