CaseIH 1896
The CaseIH 1896 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 95.92 hp 71.5 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 13,495 lbs 6121 kg.
Engine Power
95.92 hp
71.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
65 gal
246.0 L
Transmission
12 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
13,495 lbs (duals)
6121 kg
Overview
 | 1985 - 1989
96 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
96 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $35,000 in 1989 | |
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. | |
CaseIH 1896 Engine | |
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CDC 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
CaseIH 1896 Transmission | |
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12-speed three-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
CaseIH 1896 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 95 hp
70.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 84.51 hp
63.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 95.92 hp
71.5 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electric rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 65 gal
246.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 25 gal
94.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 25 gal
94.6 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 23 gpm
87.1 lpm |
Steering flow | 8 gpm
30.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Rear lift | 6600 lbs
2993 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 108 inches
274 cm |
Weight | 13,495 lbs
6121 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 105 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Models 1896/2096 Foldable Tractor ROPS published by CaseIH | |
1985 Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | CDC |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 359 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.016x4.724 inches
102 x 120 mm |
Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
Compression | 17.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 800-2250 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 3 reverse three-speed power shift
Type | three-speed power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Oil capacity | 100 qts
94.6 L |
Three power shift gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Reverse is not operable in range four. | |
With 18.4x38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
CaseIH 1896 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 16.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 108 inches
274 cm |
Length | 171 inches
434 cm |
Operating weight | 13,495 lbs (duals)
6121 kg |
Ground clearance | 16 inches
40 cm |
Bar rear axle | 3.50 by 96 inches
88 by 2438 mm |
Bar rear axle | 3.50 by 120 inches
88 by 3048 mm |
2WD Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
4WD Front tread | 60 to 89 inches
152 to 226 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 110 inches
152 to 279 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 132 inches
152 to 335 cm |
CaseIH 1896 Height | |
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ROPS | 115.4 inches
293 cm |
Height (Folded ROPS) | 91.4 inches
232 cm |
Cab | 118 inches
299 cm |
Exhaust | 116 inches
294 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1548 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 2WD
October 24 - November 7, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1548 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 95.92 hp
71.5 kW |
Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour
21.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 84.51 hp
63.0 kW |
Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour
21.6 l/hour |
Gear 3-2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 12,357 lbs
5605 kg |
Gear 1-2 used for pull test. | |
Photos
CaseIH 1896
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih 1896 based on its 95.92 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih 1896.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13 hrs
Approximately 13 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (65 gal / 246.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5 gal/hr (18.9 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Caseih 1896 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih 1896.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)95.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)71.5 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)97.3 PS
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