Tractor · 1976Unverified
J.I. Case 885
J.I. Case 885 — Utility tractor · 47 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
47 hp
Max power
27.3 kW
Weight
1934 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Utility tractorReference
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, EnglandReference
Original price$7,400 (1976)Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringhydrostatic power (optional)Reference
Differential mechanical drum brakesReference
Cab optional.Reference
Engine
David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl dieselReference
David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasolineReference
Engine (net)35.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)27.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)27.3 kWReference
David BrownReference
dieselReference
3-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 114 mmReference
Power (net)35.3 kWReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression17:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Firing order1-2-3Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity6.2 LReference
Coolant capacity8.5 LReference
gasolineReference
Displacement2.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke100 x 102 mmReference
Compression6.75:1Reference
Power at rated engine speed32.2 kWReference
Max power27.3 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed29.3 kWReference
Max power23.9 kWReference
Transmission
12-speed partially synchronizedReference
Typepartially synchronizedReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Oil capacity23.0 LReference
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
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)32.1 kWReference
PTO (tested)32.2 kWReference
Hydraulic system22.7 LReference
TypeopenReference
Capacity22.7 LReference
Pressure137.9 barReference
Total flow28.0 lpmReference
Rear TypeI, IIReference
Rear lift816 kgReference
Rear lift1564 kgReference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed30.5 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed27.8 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel48.1 LReference
Max capacity2449 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase195 cmReference
Weight1934 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire14.9-28Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear14.9-28Reference
Ag rear12.4-28Reference
Ag rear12.4-32Reference
Length294 cmReference
Width165 cmReference
Height (hood)129 cmReference
Height (ROPS)238 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)43 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)30 cmReference
Operating1934 kgReference
Max Drawbar1134 kgReference
Max Drawbar907 kgReference
885 Serial Numbers
Location:On the right front side of the frameReference
1971620001Reference
1972620336Reference
1973624731Reference
1974630611Reference
1975634830Reference
197611000001Reference
197711005148Reference
197811011088Reference
197911015095Reference
198011019389Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH86Reference
Test results
NTTL 1137: diesel 12-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 1143: gasoline 12-speed 2WDReference
Diesel 12-speed 2WDJune 18 - 29, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1137 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use10.2 l/hourReference
Fuel use9.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull2329 kgReference
Gasoline 12-speed 2WDSeptember 17 - October 3, 1973Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1143 fileReference
Fuel use14.4 l/hourReference
Fuel use12.9 l/hourReference
Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference
Max pull2407 kgReference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.