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CaseIH 1896

CaseIH 1896 — 96 Series · 96 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The CaseIH 1896 is a tractor model with a rated power output of 96 hp, a mid-range figure within its class. It was manufactured from 1985 to 1989. The 1896 features a 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. It has an operating weight of 6121 kg, and it is suitable for operations spanning 200–800 acres.

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Rated power
96 hp
Max power
63.0 kW
Weight
6121 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
84 rows
Recorded power
96 hp
Recorded weight
6121 kg
Transmissions
12-speed three-speed power shift
Production years
1985-1989
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerCaseIHReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $35,000 in 1989Reference
While usually listed as only a CaseIH mode, the 1896 was built for nearly a year in Case white before become a red CaseIH tractor.Reference
Two- or four-wheel driveReference
Differential lockelectric rearReference
Power steeringReference
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakesReference
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

CDC 5.9L 6-cyl dieselReference
Drawbar (tested)63.0 kWReference
CDCReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 120 mmReference
Air cleanerdual dry elementsReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM2100Reference
Idle RPM800-2250Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity15.1 LReference
Coolant capacity20.8 LReference
Power at rated engine speed71.5 kWReference
Max power63.0 kWReference

Transmission

12-speed three-speed power shiftReference
Typethree-speed power shiftReference
Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Oil capacity94.6 LReference
Three power shift gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Reverse is not operable in range four.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)70.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)71.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system94.6 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity94.6 LReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Valves2 to 4Reference
Pump flow87.1 lpmReference
Steering flow30.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIII/IIReference
Rear lift2993 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Capacities

Fuel246.0 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase274 cmReference
Weight6121 kgReference
Front tire11.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire18.4-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 16.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Length434 cmReference
Operating weight6121 kgReference
Ground clearance40 cmReference
Bar rear axle88 by 2438 mmReference
Bar rear axle88 by 3048 mmReference
2WD Front tread152 to 223 cmReference
4WD Front tread152 to 226 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 279 cmReference
Rear tread152 to 335 cmReference

1896 Serial Numbers

19849931800Reference
19859938100Reference
19869941573Reference
198717895137Reference
198817895512Reference
198917895992Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps105Reference
Battery volts12Reference

CaseIH 1896 Height

ROPS293 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)232 cmReference
Cab299 cmReference
Exhaust294 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 2WDOctober 24 - November 7, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1548 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use21.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 3-2 used for power test.Reference
Max pull5605 kgReference
Gear 1-2 used for pull test.Reference

Speeds

With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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