CaseIHModel A
CaseIH 4494
Utility
- power
- 213 hp
- displacement
- 504 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
Head to head · Utility
CaseIH 4494 vs Versatile 856
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VersatileModel B
Versatile 856
Utility
- power
- 240 hp
- displacement
- 611 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 12
CaseIHCaseIH 4494
vs
VersatileVersatile 856
How they compare
Headline specs vs. the whole Utility
Engine Power
▲ 856 higher · +27 hp (+13%)4494213 hp
856240 hp
Median Utility Tractor55 hp
4494 is in the 95th percentile; 856 is in the 96th · 5,383 models
Engine Displacement
▲ 856 higher · +107 ci (+21%)4494504 ci
856611 ci
Median Utility Tractor183 ci
4494 is in the 93rd percentile; 856 is in the 95th · 5,580 models
Cylinders
= Effectively tied44946
8566
Median Utility Tractor4
4494 is in the 93rd percentile; 856 is in the 93rd · 5,720 models
Forward Gears
= Effectively tied449412
85612
Median Utility Tractor12
4494 is in the 50th percentile; 856 is in the 50th · 4,941 models
4494 (A)856 (B)Median Utility Tractor
Full comparison
Every spec, side by side
General Information
| Spec | CaseIH 4494 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH | Versatile | — |
| Model | 4494 | 856 | — |
| Category | Utility | Utility | Same |
Engine
| Spec | CaseIH 4494 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Case | Cummins | — |
| Model | Not recorded | L10 | — |
| Power Output | 213hp | 240hp | ▲ 856+27 hp · +13% |
| Rated RPM | 2,200RPM | 2,100RPM | ▲ 4494+100 RPM · +5% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | Same |
| Displacement | 504ci | 611ci | ▲ 856+107 ci · +21% |
| Bore | 4.6in | 4.9in | ▲ 856+0.3 in · +7% |
| Stroke | 5in | 5.4in | ▲ 856+0.4 in · +8% |
Transmission
| Spec | CaseIH 4494 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | 12-speed partial power shift | Not recorded | — |
Dimensions & Weight
| Spec | CaseIH 4494 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 225in | 260in | ▲ 856+35 in · +16% |
| Width | 96in | Not recorded | — |
| Height | 125in | 131in | ▲ 856+6 in · +5% |
| Operating Weight | 20,840lb | 24,900lb | ▲ 856+4,060 lb · +19% |
Hydraulics
| Spec | CaseIH 4494 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Closed center load sensing | — |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steering | Hydraulic power | — |
Hitch & Towing
| Spec | CaseIH 4494 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Category III | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Category | Optional | IVN/III | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Not recorded | — |
Chassis & Drive
| Spec | CaseIH 4494 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | 4x4 4WD | 4x4 articulated 4WD | — |
| Drive Type | 4 Wheel Drive | 4WD | — |
| Steering Type | Hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steering | Hydraulic power | — |
| Brake Type | Hydraulic wet disc | Not recorded | — |
Electrical
| Spec | CaseIH 4494 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric Starter | 12 Volt | — |
Capacities
| Spec | CaseIH 4494 | Versatile 856 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 12gal | 13.8gal | ▲ 856+1.8 gal · +15% |
Category context
Both models against the field
Engine Power
median 55 hpA · 95th percentile (213 hp)B · 96th percentile (240 hp)
Engine Displacement
median 183 ciA · 93rd percentile (504 ci)B · 95th percentile (611 ci)
Cylinders
median 4A · 93rd percentile (6)B · 93rd percentile (6)
Forward Gears
median 12A · 50th percentile (12)B · 50th percentile (12)
Operating Weight
median 5,303 lbA · 95th percentile (20,840 lb)B · 96th percentile (24,900 lb)
A · 4494B · 856Median Utility Tractor