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J.I. Case 3294 vs J.I. Case 4494
Verdict: J.I. Case 3294 vs J.I. Case 4494
The J.I. Case 3294 and the J.I. Case 4494 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 4494 leads on rated power with 175 hp against 163 hp. J.I. Case 3294 is the lighter machine (7,711 kg vs 9,453 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the J.I. Case 4494 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 3294 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
J.I. Case
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
163 hp
175 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
With 23.1x30 tires.Reference
Original price
$67,600 (1984)Reference
$78,000 (1985)Reference
Drive
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4x4 4WDReference
Steering
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hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steeringReference
Engine
Engine
146.9 kWReference
158.8 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
106.6 kWReference
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Drawbar (tested)
105.0 kWReference
112.0 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 127 mmReference
117 x 127 mmReference
Power
146.9 kWReference
158.8 kWReference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
106.0 LReference
22.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
45.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
121.3 kWReference
130.6 kWReference
Max power
105.0 kWReference
112.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
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dual paper elementsReference
Compression
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15.8:1Reference
Torque
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759.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
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1650Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
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partial power shiftReference
Clutch
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hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
120.8 kWReference
130.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
121.3 kWReference
130.6 kWReference
Hydraulic system
121.1 LReference
58.7 LReference
Type
three-speed power shiftReference
closed centerReference
Capacity
121.1 LReference
58.7 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
162.0 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
87.1 lpmReference
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Steering flow
30.3 lpmReference
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Steering press.
137.9 barReference
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Rear Type
3/2Reference
III (optional)Reference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2993 kgReference
5783 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Total flow
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117.3 lpmReference
Engine RPM
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1000@2200Reference
Capacities
Fuel
94.6 LReference
484.5 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
264 cmReference
259 cmReference
Weight
7711 kgReference
9453 kgReference
Front tire
11.00x16Reference
18.4-34Reference
Rear tire
18.4x38Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
14Lx16Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag rear
20.8x38Reference
18.4-34Reference
Width
304 cmReference
363 cmReference
Shipping weight
7711 kgReference
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Max weight
8164 kgReference
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Bar rear axle
88 by 3048 mmReference
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Rear tread
152 to 284 cmReference
187 to 312 cmReference
Length
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571 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
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317 cmReference
Operating weight
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9453 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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10183 kgReference
Ground clearance
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45 cmReference
Front tread
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187 to 312 cmReference
3294 Serial Numbers
1984
9932190Reference
8865000Reference
1985
9938125Reference
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Location:
Inside cab or on right-front frameReference
Data plates located at forward-right corner in top of the tractor cab.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
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Charging amps
105Reference
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Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
39.4 l/hourReference
42.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
7367 kgReference
9707 kgReference
Speeds
4494 Serial Numbers
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.


