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CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH Farmall 90C
Verdict: CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH Farmall 90C
The CaseIH 856 XL and the CaseIH Farmall 90C are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 90C leads on rated power with 86 hp against 85 hp. CaseIH Farmall 90C is the lighter machine (6,989 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 90C is the newer design (2015 vs 1985). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 90C for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH 856 XL 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
CaseIH
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
85 hp
86 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIH (a part of CNH)Reference
With 16.9R34 rear tires.Reference
Four synchronized gears in three non-synchronized ranges with power shuttle shift and two-speed high-low shift.Reference
Original price
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$74,557 (2016 Hi-Lo Cab 4WD)Reference
Final drives
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inboard planetaryReference
Engine
Engine
63.4 kWReference
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Displacement
3.9 LReference
3.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
98 x 129 mmReference
99 x 110 mmReference
Power
63.4 kWReference
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Fuel system
direct injectionReference
high pressure common rail electronic direct injectionReference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
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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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PowerStar 90
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similar New Holland modelReference
Fuel tank
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114.7 LReference
Exhaust fluid (DEF)
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10.6 LReference
Engine (gross)
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64.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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38.3 kWReference
Emissions
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Tier IVReference
Emission control
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selective catalytic reduction with cooled exhaust-gas recirculation (SCR)Reference
Power (gross)
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64.1 kWReference
Max power
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38.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
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49.7 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
IH-Total-synchronReference
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Gears
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
24 forward and reverseReference
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 or 3Reference
Pump flow
25.0 lpmReference
60.6 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Control
position and draft controlReference
top link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
3949 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (claimed)
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54.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)
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56.4 kWReference
Type
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power shuttleReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
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2549 kgReference
Rear Arms
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telescopic link endsReference
Drawbar
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swinging extendable drawbarReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2125Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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56.4 kWReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
238 cmReference
234 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
234 cmReference
228 cmReference
Weight
8465 to 9082 poundsReference
6989 to 8157 poundsReference
Front tire
10.00x16Reference
7.50x16Reference
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
414 cmReference
4WD Length
382 cmReference
406 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
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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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2WD Rear tire
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16.9R30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 7.50x16. Rear: 16.9R30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 14.9R24. Rear: 18.4R34Reference
Width
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192 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
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270 cmReference
Height (cab)
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259 cmReference
2WD ROPS
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3170 kgReference
4WD ROPS
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3480 kgReference
2WD Cab
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3390 kgReference
4WD Cab
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3700 kgReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
33Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Speeds
CaseIH Farmall 90C attachments
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
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16.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
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3068 kgReference
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.