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J.I. Case 885 vs J.I. Case L

Verdict: J.I. Case 885 vs J.I. Case L

The J.I. Case 885 and the J.I. Case L are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 885 leads on rated power with 47 hp against 45 hp. J.I. Case 885 is the lighter machine (1,934 kg vs 5,307 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 885 is the newer design (1976 vs 1929). In short: choose the J.I. Case 885 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case L 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 885 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case L Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
47 hp
45 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifts from 1-to-2 and 2-to-3 and synchronized down-shift from 3-to-2.Reference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Original price
$7,400 (1976)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic power (optional)Reference
Total built
31,678Reference
Engine
Engine (net)
35.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
27.6 kWReference
23.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
27.3 kWReference
30.4 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 102 mmReference
117 x 152 mmReference
Power (net)
35.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
6.75:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
1100Reference
Firing order
1-2-3Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Oil capacity
23.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
8.5 LReference
47.3 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
29.3 kWReference
Max power
23.9 kWReference
30.4 kWReference
Fuel tank
98.4 LReference
Aux. fuel
13.2 LReference
Plows
3 to 4Reference
Belt (tested)
35.1 kWReference
Belt power (max)
35.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
32.1 kWReference
33.6 kWReference
PTO (tested)
32.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system
22.7 LReference
Type
partially synchronizedReference
gearReference
Capacity
22.7 LReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Total flow
28.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
I, IIReference
Rear lift
1564 kgReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
550 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
27.8 kWReference
Rear PTO
transmissionReference
Capacities
Fuel
48.1 LReference
Max capacity
2449 kgReference
Diameter
33 cmReference
RPM
780Reference
Speed
807.72 meters/minReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
195 cmReference
200 cmReference
Weight
1934 kgReference
3640 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
14.9-28Reference
13.5-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
12.4-32Reference
13.5-28Reference
Length
294 cmReference
335 cmReference
Width
165 cmReference
170 cmReference
Height (hood)
129 cmReference
144 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
238 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
43 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
30 cmReference
Operating
1934 kgReference
Max Drawbar
907 kgReference
885 Serial Numbers
1971
620001Reference
1972
620336Reference
1973
624731Reference
1974
630611Reference
1975
634830Reference
1976
11000001Reference
1977
11005148Reference
1978
11011088Reference
1979
11015095Reference
1980
11019389Reference
Location:
On the right front side of the frameReference
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
86Reference
Test results
Fuel use
16.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
2407 kgReference
2029 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
17.0 l/hourReference
Variants
L
farm tractorReference
LI
industrial tractorReference
L Serial Number Location
L Serial Numbers
1929
3xx2xxReference
1930
3xx3xxReference
1931
3xx4xxReference
1932
3xx5xxReference
1933
3xx6xxReference
1934
3xx7xxReference
1935
3xx8xxReference
1936
3xx9xxReference
1937
4xx0xxReference
1938
4200001Reference
1939
4300001Reference
1940
4400001Reference

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.

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