Compare/CaseIH Farmall 85U vs CaseIH MX100 Maxxum

CaseIH Farmall 85U vs CaseIH MX100 Maxxum

Verdict: CaseIH Farmall 85U vs CaseIH MX100 Maxxum

The CaseIH Farmall 85U and the CaseIH MX100 Maxxum are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 85 hp. CaseIH Farmall 85U is the lighter machine (6,393 kg vs 11,300 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 1997). 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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Best match

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Rated power

85 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

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

Four power shift gears in four synchronized ranges. Three ranges in reverse.Reference

Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Factories

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Doncaster, EnglandReference

Differential lock

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electrically-actuated wet discReference

Engine

Fuel tank

126.8 LReference

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Engine (gross)

63.4 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

5.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

104 x 132 mmReference

102 x 120 mmReference

Emissions

Tier 3Reference

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Power (gross)

63.4 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dual dry elementsReference

dual-element dryReference

Pre-heating

grid heaterReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2300Reference

2200Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Max power

55.6 kWReference

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Power at rated engine speed

53.0 kWReference

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Engine

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74.6 kWReference

Power

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74.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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direct injection with mechanical governor, Bosch in-line A pump with Bosch 5-hole injectorsReference

Oil capacity

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15.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

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19.9 LReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and reverseReference

32 forward and 24 reverseReference

Clutch

wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

52.2 kWReference

63.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

55.6 kWReference

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Type

power shuttle with partial power shiftReference

creeperReference

Valves

2 rear, 1 mid (optional)Reference

2 to 4Reference

Pump flow

60.9 lpmReference

94.6 lpmReference

Total flow

100.3 lpmReference

109.4 lpmReference

Steering flow

39.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

2Reference

II/IIINReference

Control

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

electronic lower linkReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

2923 kgReference

3807 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (optional)Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

54.3 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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66.2 LReference

Capacity

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66.2 LReference

Pressure

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203.4 barReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

234 cmReference

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Weight

6393 to 7496 poundsReference

11300 to 12460 poundsReference

Shipping

3400 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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281 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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270 cmReference

Front tire

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11.00-16Reference

Rear tire

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18.4-38Reference

Ag front

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11.00-16Reference

Ag rear

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18.4-38Reference

Length

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502 cmReference

Height (cab)

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291 cmReference

2WD Cab Shipping weight

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5125 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping weight

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5651 kgReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)

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60 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)

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62 cmReference

Rear axle

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88 by 2438 mmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

CaseIH Farmall 85U attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

120Reference

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Battery CCA

960Reference

900Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

ROPS Charging amps

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65Reference

Cab Charging amps

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95Reference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Batteries

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2Reference

Attachment overview

CaseIH Farmall 85U Height

ROPS

276 cmReference

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Cab

256 cmReference

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Exhaust

298 cmReference

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Test results

Fuel use

17.8 l/hourReference

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Capacities

Fuel

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272.5 LReference

CaseIH MX100 attachments

MX100 Serial Numbers

1997

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JJA0075300Reference

1998

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JJA0083000Reference

1999

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JJA0097438Reference

2000

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JJA0103445Reference

2001

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JJA0108300Reference

2002

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JJA0115301Reference

Location:

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On inside of cab post near left door.Reference

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.