Compare/CaseIH 885 vs CaseIH Farmall 85U

CaseIH 885 vs CaseIH Farmall 85U

Verdict: CaseIH 885 vs CaseIH Farmall 85U

The CaseIH 885 and the CaseIH Farmall 85U are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH Farmall 85U leads on rated power with 85 hp against 84 hp. CaseIH 885 is the lighter machine (6,065 kg vs 6,393 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). In short: choose the CaseIH Farmall 85U 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

Fit score

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CaseIH

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Best match

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Rated power

84 hp

85 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

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

12x12 power shuttle with high-low power shift.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Drive

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4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

62.6 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Engine (net)

58.9 kWReference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 140 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power (net)

58.9 kWReference

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Power (gross)

62.6 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

Compression

15.1:1Reference

17:1Reference

Rated RPM

2400Reference

2300Reference

Idle RPM

650-2650Reference

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Torque

278.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1600Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

13.7 LReference

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Fuel tank

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126.8 LReference

Emissions

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Tier 3Reference

Air cleaner

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dual dry elementsReference

Pre-heating

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grid heaterReference

Starter

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electricReference

Max power

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55.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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53.0 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

16 forward and 8 reverseReference

24 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

305mm dry discReference

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

53.7 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

2WD Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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4WD Hydraulic system

36.5 LReference

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Type

shuttleReference

power shuttle with partial power shiftReference

2WD Capacity

34.1 LReference

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4WD Capacity

36.5 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

2 rear, 1 mid (optional)Reference

Pump flow

59.8 lpmReference

60.9 lpmReference

Total flow

70.4 lpmReference

100.3 lpmReference

Steering flow

9.5 lpmReference

39.4 lpmReference

Rear Type

IIReference

2Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1478 kgReference

2923 kgReference

Rear PTO

independent dual shaftReference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

540/1000 (optional)Reference

PTO (tested)

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55.6 kWReference

Control

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mechanical lower-link draft control, optional electronic draft control (EDC)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

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54.3 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

75.7 LReference

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Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

223 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

216 cmReference

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Weight

6065 to 7849 poundsReference

6393 to 7496 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-18Reference

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Rear tire

18.4-30Reference

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Ag front

11.2-24 R1 (4WD)Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-30 R1Reference

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2WD Length

360 cmReference

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4WD Length

375 cmReference

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2WD Width

185 cmReference

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4WD Width

198 cmReference

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Height (ROPS)

247 cmReference

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Height (cab)

259 cmReference

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Ground clearance

46 cmReference

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2WD Front tread

142 to 195 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

137 to 182 cmReference

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Rear tread

137 to 243 cmReference

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Shipping

3276 kgReference

3400 kgReference

2WD Operating

3340 kgReference

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4WD Operating

3560 kgReference

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Wheelbase

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234 cmReference

885 Serial Numbers

1985

15000Reference

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1986

18000Reference

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1987

19138Reference

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1988

22668Reference

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1989

27254Reference

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1990

30427Reference

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Location:

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

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

Lucas alternatorReference

alternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps

45Reference

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Cab Charging amps

65Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

93Reference

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Charging amps

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120Reference

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.