Compare/CaseIH Farmall 70A vs CaseIH JX85 Maxxima

CaseIH Farmall 70A vs CaseIH JX85 Maxxima

Verdict: CaseIH Farmall 70A vs CaseIH JX85 Maxxima

The CaseIH Farmall 70A and the CaseIH JX85 Maxxima are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. CaseIH JX85 Maxxima leads on rated power with 71 hp against 70 hp. CaseIH Farmall 70A is the lighter machine (4,442 kg vs 6,425 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH JX85 Maxxima holds more fuel (92.0 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 70A is the newer design (2015 vs 2002). In short: choose the CaseIH JX85 Maxxima for outright pulling power, or the CaseIH Farmall 70A if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

CaseIH

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Best match

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CaseIH

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Best match

Clear

Rated power

70 hp

71 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Turk TractorReference

Reverse speeds are about 5% faster than forward.Reference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Final drives

planetaryReference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

Distributor

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CaseIHReference

Steering

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hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

92.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

52.2 kWReference

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Displacement

2.2 LReference

3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

94 x 107 mmReference

104 x 115 mmReference

Emissions

Tier IVReference

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Power (gross)

52.2 kWReference

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Fuel system

electronic high-pressure common railReference

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Air cleaner

dryReference

paper elementReference

Pre-heating

glow plugsReference

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Rated RPM

2600Reference

2500Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

47.7 kWReference

53.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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43.5 kWReference

Compression

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17.0:1Reference

Max power

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43.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

Clutch

279mm mechanical cerametallic discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

46.2 kWReference

52.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

47.7 kWReference

53.0 kWReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

creeperReference

Rear valves

1 or 2Reference

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Mid valves

0 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

45.0 lpmReference

51.5 lpmReference

Steering flow

20.8 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1225 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540/1000Reference

Engine RPM

540E@2016Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

47.3 kWReference

49.1 kWReference

Valves

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3Reference

Rear lift

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3500 kgReference

Dimensions

2WD Wheelbase

244 cmReference

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4WD Wheelbase

247 cmReference

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Weight

4442 to 5060 poundsReference

6425 to 6995 poundsReference

Front tire

7.5x16Reference

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2WD Rear tire

13.6x28Reference

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2WD Standard tires (ag)

Front: 8.3x24. Rear: 13.6x28Reference

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Industrial front

12.5x18Reference

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Industrial rear

18.4x24Reference

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2WD Length

328 cmReference

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4WD Length

340 cmReference

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Width

171 cmReference

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2WD Height

235 cmReference

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4WD Height

247 cmReference

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2WD Weight

2014 kgReference

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4WD Weight

2295 kgReference

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Flange rear axle

1369 mmReference

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2WD Front tread

142 to 197 cmReference

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4WD Front tread

155 to 175 cmReference

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Rear tread

133 to 173 cmReference

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Wheelbase

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224 cmReference

Length

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410 cmReference

Height

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254 cmReference

2WD Cab Operating weight

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2914 kgReference

4WD Cab Operating weight

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3172 kgReference

CaseIH Farmall 70A attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

75Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

17.4 l/hourReference

15.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2023 kgReference

Speeds

CaseIH JX85 attachments

JX85 Serial Number Location

JX85 Serial Numbers

2003

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HFJ000001Reference

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.