CaseIH 3394
The CaseIH 3394 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 162.86 hp 121.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 15620 lbs 7085 kg.
Engine Power
162.86 hp
121.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
85 gal
321.7 L
Transmission
12 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
15620 lbs
7085 kg
Overview
![]() | 1985 - 1987
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 $71,000 in 1987 | |
CaseIH 3394 Engine | |
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Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
CaseIH 3394 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 162 hp
120.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 141.17 hp
105.3 kW |
PTO (tested) | 162.86 hp
121.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Cab standard | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 85 gal
321.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 33.25 gal
125.9 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 33.25 gal
125.9 L |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 30 gpm
113.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 7,750 lbs
3515 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 116 inches
294 cm |
Weight | 15620 lbs
7085 kg |
Front tire | 16.9-26 |
Rear tire | 24.5R-32 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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2 Wheel Drive and Mechanical Front Drive Tractors published in 1987, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 504 ci / 8.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Case |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 504 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches
117 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 15.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 23 qts
21.8 L |
Coolant capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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24-speed partial power shift | |
12-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — 24 forward and 3 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and 3 reverse |
Oil capacity | 133 qts
125.9 L |
Four ranges with six power shift gears in each range. | |
With 20.8x38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 12 forward and 3 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Oil capacity | 133 qts
125.9 L |
Four ranges with three power shift gears in each range. | |
With 20.8x38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
CaseIH 3394 Tires | |
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Ag front | 16.9-26 |
Ag rear | 24.5R-32 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 116 inches
294 cm |
Length | 192.5 inches
488 cm |
Width | 60 inches
152 cm |
Height (cab) | 120 inches
304 cm |
Ground clearance | 18 inches
45 cm |
CaseIH 3394 Weight | |
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Operating | 15620 lbs
7085 kg |
Ballasted | 18610 lbs
8441 kg |
Max capacity | 20500 lbs
9298 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1583 | |
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Diesel 24-speed 4WD
October 15 - 24, 1985
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1583 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 162.86 hp
121.4 kW |
Fuel use | 10.6 gal/hour
40.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 141.17 hp
105.3 kW |
Fuel use | 10.4 gal/hour
39.4 l/hour |
Gear 16 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 17421 lbs
7902 kg |
Gear 1-4 used for pull test. | |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih 3394 based on its 162.86 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 3394.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10 hrs
Approximately 10 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (85 gal / 321.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.5 gal/hr (32.1 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 3394 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih 3394.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)162.9 hp
Kilowatts (kW)121.4 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)165.1 PS
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