Compare/J.I. Case 4494 vs J.I. Case 4496

J.I. Case 4494 vs J.I. Case 4496

Verdict: J.I. Case 4494 vs J.I. Case 4496

The J.I. Case 4494 and the J.I. Case 4496 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 4496 leads on rated power with 176 hp against 175 hp. J.I. Case 4494 is the newer design (1984 vs 1981). In short: choose the J.I. Case 4496 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 4494 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

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

175 hp

176 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 23.1x30 tires.Reference

Four ranges with three power shift gears in each range.Reference

Original price

$78,000 (1985)Reference

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Drive

4x4 4WDReference

Steering

hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steeringReference

hydrostatic power, four-wheel steeringReference

Engine

158.8 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

112.0 kWReference

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Displacement

8.3 LReference

11.0 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 127 mmReference

127 x 145 mmReference

Power

158.8 kWReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

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Compression

15.8:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

759.4 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1650Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

22.7 LReference

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Coolant capacity

45.4 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

130.6 kWReference

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Max power

112.0 kWReference

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Fuel tank

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500.0 LReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

partial power shiftReference

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Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

hydraulic wet discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

130.5 kWReference

131.2 kWReference

PTO (tested)

130.6 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

58.7 LReference

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Type

closed centerReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

58.7 LReference

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Pressure

162.0 barReference

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Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Total flow

117.3 lpmReference

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Rear Type

III (optional)Reference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

5783 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independent (optional)Reference

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

Engine RPM

1000@2200Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

484.5 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

259 cmReference

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Weight

9453 kgReference

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Front tire

18.4-34Reference

23.1x30Reference

Rear tire

18.4-34Reference

23.1x30Reference

Ag front

18.4-34Reference

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Ag rear

18.4-34Reference

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Length

571 cmReference

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Width

363 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

317 cmReference

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Operating weight

9453 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

10183 kgReference

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Ground clearance

45 cmReference

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Front tread

187 to 312 cmReference

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Rear tread

187 to 312 cmReference

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Standard tires (ag)

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Front: 23.1x30. Rear: 23.1x30Reference

Optional tires (ag)

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Front: 18.4x34. Rear: 18.4x34Reference

4494 Serial Numbers

1984

8865000Reference

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Location:

Data plates located at forward-right corner in top of the tractor cab.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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72Reference

Test results

Fuel use

42.8 l/hourReference

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Max pull

9707 kgReference

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Speeds

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.