Compare/CaseIH 785 vs CaseIH Farmall 70A

CaseIH 785 vs CaseIH Farmall 70A

Verdict: CaseIH 785 vs CaseIH Farmall 70A

The CaseIH 785 and the CaseIH Farmall 70A are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 70A leads on rated power with 70 hp against 69 hp. CaseIH Farmall 70A is the lighter machine (4,442 kg vs 6,376 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH 785 holds more fuel (112.0 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 70A is the newer design (2015 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 70A for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 785 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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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

69 hp

70 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

liquid-cooledReference

Reverse speeds are about 5% faster than forward.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Final drives

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planetaryReference

Differential lock

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mechanical rearReference

Engine

Fuel tank

112.0 LReference

49.2 LReference

Engine

57.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.0 LReference

2.2 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 128 mmReference

94 x 107 mmReference

Power

57.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

electronic high-pressure common railReference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2600Reference

Torque

256.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Engine (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IVReference

Power (gross)

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52.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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dryReference

Pre-heating

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glow plugsReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

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47.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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279mm mechanical cerametallic discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

51.5 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

PTO (tested)

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47.7 kWReference

Type

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mechanical shuttleReference

Rear valves

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1 or 2Reference

Mid valves

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0 or 2Reference

Pump flow

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45.0 lpmReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

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IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1225 kgReference

Rear PTO

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independentReference

Engine RPM

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540E@2016Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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47.3 kWReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

224 cmReference

244 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

247 cmReference

Weight

6376 to 7480 poundsReference

4442 to 5060 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50x18Reference

7.5x16Reference

Rear tire

16.9x34 (2WD)Reference

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Standard tires (ag)

Front: 12.4x24. Rear: 16.9x34 (4WD)Reference

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Length

374 cmReference

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Height (cab)

264 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2892 kgReference

2014 kgReference

4WD Weight

3392 kgReference

2295 kgReference

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

Width

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171 cmReference

2WD Height

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235 cmReference

4WD Height

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247 cmReference

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

CaseIH Farmall 70A attachments

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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75Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

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17.4 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.