Compare/CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH JXU 85

CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH JXU 85

Verdict: CaseIH 856 XL vs CaseIH JXU 85

The CaseIH 856 XL and the CaseIH JXU 85 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. CaseIH JXU 85 is the lighter machine (4,050 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 JXU 85 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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Rated power

85 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

With 16.9R34 rear tires.Reference

Two-speed power shift with power shuttle.Reference

Differential lock

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Electro-hydraulic rear and limited slip front. Electro-hydraulic front optional.Reference

Trailer brakes

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pneumaticReference

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

Torque

310.0 NmReference

366.1 NmReference

Torque RPM

1600Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

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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127.2 LReference

Engine (gross)

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63.0 kWReference

Emissions

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Tier IIIReference

Rated Power (gross)

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63.0 kWReference

Transmission

IH-Total-synchronReference

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Gears

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Type

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power shuttleReference

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

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Pump flow

25.0 lpmReference

60.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

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Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift

3949 kgReference

4900 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/540E/1000Reference

Rear valves

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3Reference

Mid valves

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2Reference

Steering flow

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36.0 lpmReference

Front lift

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2500 kgReference

Clutch

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electro-hydraulicReference

Front PTO

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independentReference

Front PTO Type

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1000Reference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

238 cmReference

234 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

234 cmReference

Weight

8465 to 9082 poundsReference

4050 kgReference

Front tire

10.00x16Reference

9.00-16Reference

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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2WD Rear tire

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18.4R30Reference

2WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 9.00-16. Rear: 18.4R30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 12.4R24. Rear: 18.4R30Reference

Length

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411 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

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271 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)

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217 cmReference

Height (cab)

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259 cmReference

Max weight

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6500 kgReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

33Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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.