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CaseIH Farmall 85C vs CaseIH JX90U
Verdict: CaseIH Farmall 85C vs CaseIH JX90U
The CaseIH Farmall 85C and the CaseIH JX90U are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 84 hp. CaseIH Farmall 85C is the lighter machine (6,503 kg vs 8,070 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH JX90U holds more fuel (126.8 L vs 87.8 L) for longer stints between fills. CaseIH Farmall 85C is the newer design (2008 vs 2002). 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
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CaseIH
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Best match
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Rated power
84 hp
84 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaseIHReference
CaseIHReference
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (L/ML/MH/H) with clutchless power shuttle.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, III) with push-button power shift and power shuttleReference
Original price
$40,062 (2011)Reference
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Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
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Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
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Variants
T4040
similar New Holland modelReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
87.8 LReference
126.8 LReference
Engine (gross)
62.6 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
48.0 kWReference
48.8 kWReference
Displacement
4.5 LReference
3.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
104 x 132 mmReference
104 x 115 mmReference
Emissions
Tier IIIReference
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Power (gross)
62.6 kWReference
62.6 kWReference
Fuel system
Bosch fuel injection pumpReference
mechanical direct injectionReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementsReference
dual paper elementsReference
Pre-heating
thermostartReference
thermostartReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
16.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2300Reference
2500Reference
Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
56.0 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Max power
48.0 kWReference
48.8 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
16 forward and reverseReference
20 forward and 12 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
56.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)
56.0 kWReference
58.2 kWReference
Type
power shuttleReference
syncromeshReference
Rear valves
1 to 2Reference
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Mid valves
0 to 2Reference
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Pump flow
60.9 lpmReference
54.9 lpmReference
Total flow
96.5 lpmReference
75.7 lpmReference
Steering flow
35.6 lpmReference
20.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1796 kgReference
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Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Clutch
wet discReference
electro-hydraulic wet discReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Engine RPM
540@2206Reference
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Power at rated PTO speed
55.5 kWReference
60.3 kWReference
Valves
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2 or 3Reference
Control
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mechanical lower-link draft sensingReference
Rear lift
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3583 kgReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
226 cmReference
234 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
218 cmReference
231 cmReference
Weight
6503 to 6944 poundsReference
8070 to 8710 poundsReference
Front tire
11.2R24Reference
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Rear tire
16.9R30Reference
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Ag front
11.2R20Reference
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Ag rear
16.9R28Reference
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Lawn/turf front
12LL-16Reference
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Lawn/turf rear
22.5LL-16.1Reference
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Industrial front
12.5/80-18Reference
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Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
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Height (ROPS)
197 cmReference
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Height (cab)
232 cmReference
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Shipping weight
3149 kgReference
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2WD Operating
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3660 kgReference
4WD Operating
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3950 kgReference
2WD Ballasted
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4483 kgReference
4WD Ballasted
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4774 kgReference
CaseIH Farmall 85C attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
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Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
120Reference
85Reference
Battery CCA
730Reference
960Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
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Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
17.0 l/hourReference
17.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
3299 kgReference
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CaseIH JX90U attachments
CaseIH JX90U Height
ROPS
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276 cmReference
Cab
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262 cmReference
Exhaust
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278 cmReference
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.