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CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH Farmall 85U
Verdict: CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH Farmall 85U
The CaseIH 856 XL and the CaseIH Farmall 85U are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. CaseIH Farmall 85U is the lighter machine (6,393 kg vs 8,465 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH Farmall 85U is the newer design (2008 vs 1985). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
85 hp
85 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
With 16.9R34 rear tires.Reference
12x12 power shuttle with high-low power shift.Reference
Drive
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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference
Steering
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hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Engine
63.4 kWReference
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Displacement
3.9 LReference
4.5 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
104 x 132 mmReference
Power
63.4 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
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Rated RPM
2300Reference
2300Reference
Torque
310.0 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1600Reference
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Starter
electricReference
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
42.0 LReference
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Coolant capacity
21.0 LReference
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Fuel tank
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126.8 LReference
Engine (gross)
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63.4 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier 3Reference
Power (gross)
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63.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual dry elementsReference
Pre-heating
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grid heaterReference
Compression
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17:1Reference
Max power
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55.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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53.0 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
IH-Total-synchronReference
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Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
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wet discReference
Capacities
Fuel
106.0 LReference
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Front axle
9.0 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Pressure
170.0 barReference
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Valves
up to 3Reference
2 rear, 1 mid (optional)Reference
Pump flow
25.0 lpmReference
60.9 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
2Reference
Control
position and draft controlReference
mechanical lower-link draft control, optional electronic draft control (EDC)Reference
Rear lift
3949 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (optional)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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52.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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55.6 kWReference
Type
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power shuttle with partial power shiftReference
Total flow
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100.3 lpmReference
Steering flow
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39.4 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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2923 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
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54.3 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
238 cmReference
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4WD Wheelbase
234 cmReference
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Weight
8465 to 9082 poundsReference
6393 to 7496 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00x16Reference
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Rear tire
16.9R34Reference
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Standard tires (ag)
Front: 10.00x16. Rear: 16.9R34Reference
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2WD Length
368 cmReference
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4WD Length
382 cmReference
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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
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4WD Front tread
165 to 180 cmReference
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Rear tread
157 to 198 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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234 cmReference
Shipping
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3400 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
33Reference
120Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery CCA
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960Reference
Speeds
CaseIH Farmall 85U attachments
Attachment overview
CaseIH Farmall 85U Height
ROPS
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276 cmReference
Cab
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256 cmReference
Exhaust
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298 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
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17.8 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.