Head to head · Utility

CaseIH 1494 vs CaseIH Farmall 85U

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CaseIHModel A

CaseIH 1494

Utility

power
85 hp
displacement
219 ci
Cylinders
4
Forward gears
12
Full 1494 specs
CaseIHCaseIH 1494
vs
CaseIHCaseIH Farmall 85U

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Utility

n = 4,941–5,720

Engine Power

= Effectively tied
149485 hp
Farmall 85U85 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp

1494 is in the 75th percentile; Farmall 85U is in the 75th · 5,383 models

Engine Displacement

▲ Farmall 85U higher · +55 ci (+25%)
1494219 ci
Farmall 85U274 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci

1494 is in the 60th percentile; Farmall 85U is in the 79th · 5,580 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
14944
Farmall 85U4
Median Utility Tractor4

1494 is in the 50th percentile; Farmall 85U is in the 50th · 5,720 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
149412
Farmall 85U12
Median Utility Tractor12

1494 is in the 50th percentile; Farmall 85U is in the 50th · 4,941 models

1494 (A)Farmall 85U (B)Median Utility Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecCaseIH 1494CaseIH Farmall 85UDifference
ManufacturerCaseIHCaseIHSame
Model1494Farmall 85U—
CategoryUtilityUtilitySame

Engine

SpecCaseIH 1494CaseIH Farmall 85UDifference
ManufacturerCaseCaseIH—
ModelCaseFPT—
Power Output85hp85hpSame
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,300RPM▲ Farmall 85U+100 RPM · +5%
Cylinders44Same
Displacement219ci274ci▲ Farmall 85U+55 ci · +25%
Bore3.9in4.1in▲ Farmall 85U+0.2 in · +5%
Stroke4.5in5.2in▲ Farmall 85U+0.7 in · +16%

Transmission

SpecCaseIH 1494CaseIH Farmall 85UDifference
TypeSynchromeshMechanical shuttle—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecCaseIH 1494CaseIH Farmall 85UDifference
Length147inNot recorded—
Width74.8inNot recorded—
Height102inNot recorded—
Operating Weight7,375lb6,393lb▲ 1494+982 lb · +15%

Hydraulics

SpecCaseIH 1494CaseIH Farmall 85UDifference
System TypeOpen centerOpen CenterSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—

Power Take-off (PTO)

SpecCaseIH 1494CaseIH Farmall 85UDifference
TypeIndependentNot recorded—
Speed 1540rpmNot recorded—
Speed 21,000rpmNot recorded—

Hitch & Towing

SpecCaseIH 1494CaseIH Farmall 85UDifference
Hitch TypeNot recordedCategory 2—
Hitch CategoryII2—
Hitch PositionNot recordedRear—

Chassis & Drive

SpecCaseIH 1494CaseIH Farmall 85UDifference
Chassis Type4x2 2WD4x2 2WDSame
Drive Type2WD2WDSame
Steering TypePowerHydrostatic power—
Brake TypeDiscNot recorded—

Electrical

SpecCaseIH 1494CaseIH Farmall 85UDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame
Pre-heating SystemNot recordedGrid heater—

Capacities

SpecCaseIH 1494CaseIH Farmall 85UDifference
Coolant3.8galNot recorded—

Operator Station

SpecCaseIH 1494CaseIH Farmall 85UDifference
TypeCab optional with air-conditioningEither ROPS or Cab—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 55 hp
A · 75th percentile (85 hp)B · 75th percentile (85 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 183 ci
A · 60th percentile (219 ci)B · 79th percentile (274 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 12
A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)

Operating Weight

median 5,303 lb
A · 70th percentile (7,375 lb)B · 61st percentile (6,393 lb)
A · 1494B · Farmall 85UMedian Utility Tractor
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