Compare/CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH 885

CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH 885

Verdict: CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH 885

The CaseIH 856 XL and the CaseIH 885 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH 856 XL leads on rated power with 85 hp against 84 hp. CaseIH 885 is the lighter machine (6,065 kg vs 8,465 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the CaseIH 856 XL for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 885 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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Rated power

85 hp

84 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 16.9R34 rear tires.Reference

Synchronized 4-speed with high, low, and reverse ranges and forward-reverse power shift shuttle lever.Reference

Final drives

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planetaryReference

Engine

63.4 kWReference

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Displacement

3.9 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

98 x 129 mmReference

100 x 140 mmReference

Power

63.4 kWReference

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Fuel system

direct injectionReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

2400Reference

Torque

310.0 NmReference

278.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

42.0 LReference

8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

21.0 LReference

13.7 LReference

Engine (gross)

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62.6 kWReference

Engine (net)

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58.9 kWReference

Power (net)

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58.9 kWReference

Power (gross)

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62.6 kWReference

Compression

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15.1:1Reference

Idle RPM

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650-2650Reference

Transmission

IH-Total-synchronReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

Clutch

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305mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

106.0 LReference

75.7 LReference

Front axle

9.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure

170.0 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

up to 3Reference

1 to 3Reference

Pump flow

25.0 lpmReference

59.8 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

3949 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

independent dual shaftReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (claimed)

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53.7 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

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34.1 LReference

4WD Hydraulic system

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36.5 LReference

Type

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shuttleReference

2WD Capacity

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34.1 LReference

4WD Capacity

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36.5 LReference

Total flow

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70.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

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9.5 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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1478 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

238 cmReference

223 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

234 cmReference

216 cmReference

Weight

8465 to 9082 poundsReference

6065 to 7849 poundsReference

Front tire

10.00x16Reference

7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

16.9R34Reference

18.4-30Reference

Standard tires (ag)

Front: 10.00x16. Rear: 16.9R34Reference

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2WD Length

368 cmReference

360 cmReference

4WD Length

382 cmReference

375 cmReference

2WD Height (cab)

266 cmReference

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4WD Height (cab)

268 cmReference

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2WD Weight

3839 kgReference

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4WD Weight

4119 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

52 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

40 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

134 to 182 cmReference

142 to 195 cmReference

4WD Front tread

165 to 180 cmReference

137 to 182 cmReference

Rear tread

157 to 198 cmReference

137 to 243 cmReference

Ag front

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11.2-24 R1 (4WD)Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-30 R1Reference

2WD Width

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185 cmReference

4WD Width

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198 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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247 cmReference

Height (cab)

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259 cmReference

Ground clearance

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46 cmReference

Shipping

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3276 kgReference

2WD Operating

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3340 kgReference

4WD Operating

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3560 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Lucas alternatorReference

Charging amps

33Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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45Reference

Cab Charging amps

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65Reference

Battery AH

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93Reference

Speeds

885 Serial Numbers

1985

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15000Reference

1986

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18000Reference

1987

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19138Reference

1988

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22668Reference

1989

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27254Reference

1990

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30427Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the front-right of the tractor.Reference

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.