Compare/CaseIH 585 vs CaseIH Farmall 50A

CaseIH 585 vs CaseIH Farmall 50A

Verdict: CaseIH 585 vs CaseIH Farmall 50A

The CaseIH 585 and the CaseIH Farmall 50A 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 50A is the lighter machine (4,442 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 50A is the newer design (2015 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH 585 for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 50A 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

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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

52 hp

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

liquid-cooledReference

Reverse speeds are about 5% faster than forward.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Variants

585

utilityReference

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585-O

orchardReference

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Engine

44.7 kWReference

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Displacement

3.4 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

99 x 111 mmReference

94 x 107 mmReference

Power

44.7 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2600Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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37.3 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (gross)

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37.3 kWReference

Fuel system

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electronic high-pressure common railReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Power at rated engine speed

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34.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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279mm mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

38.8 kWReference

34.3 kWReference

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

mechanical shuttleReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

57.2 lpmReference

45.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1456 kgReference

1225 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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34.6 kWReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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0 or 2Reference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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540E@2016Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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34.7 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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Max capacity

4604 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

198 cmReference

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Weight

5640 to 6765 poundsReference

4442 to 5060 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.5x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Length

359 cmReference

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Width

185 cmReference

171 cmReference

Height

245 cmReference

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2WD Shipping

2558 kgReference

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4WD Shipping

3068 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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244 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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247 cmReference

2WD Rear tire

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13.6x28Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 8.3x24. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

Industrial front

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12.5x18Reference

Industrial rear

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18.4x24Reference

2WD Length

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328 cmReference

4WD Length

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340 cmReference

2WD Height

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235 cmReference

4WD Height

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247 cmReference

2WD Weight

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2014 kgReference

4WD Weight

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2295 kgReference

Flange rear axle

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1369 mmReference

2WD Front tread

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142 to 197 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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155 to 175 cmReference

Rear tread

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133 to 173 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

75Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

CaseIH Farmall 50A attachments

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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14.0 l/hourReference

Speeds

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.