CaseIH 4494
The CaseIH 4494 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 213 hp / 158.8 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 20,840 lbs 9453 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 213 hp / 158.8 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
128 gal
484.5 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
20,840 lbs (18.4-34 duals)
9453 kg
Overview
 | 1984 - 1987
4WD 94 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
4WD 94 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price | $74,600 (1987) |
CaseIH 4494 Engine | |
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Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
CaseIH 4494 Transmission | |
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12-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
CaseIH 4494 Power | |
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Engine | 213 hp
158.8 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 175 hp
130.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 150.14 hp
112.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 175.20 hp
130.6 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Steering | hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steering |
Hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
Silent Guardian cab standard | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 128 gal
484.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 15.5 gal
58.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 15.5 gal
58.7 L |
Pressure | 2350 psi
162.0 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Total flow | 31 gpm
117.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III (optional) |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12,750 lbs
5783 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent (optional) |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Engine RPM | 1000@2200 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Weight | 20,840 lbs
9453 kg |
Front tire | 18.4-34 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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4-Wheel Drive Tractors published in 1987, by CaseIH | |
1985 Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published 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 |
Power | 213 hp
158.8 kW |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 15.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 560 lb-ft
759.4 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1650 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 24 qts
22.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 48 qts
45.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Four ranges (1-4) with three power shift gears (1-3) plus reverse in each range. Both shift levers mounted on the dashboard. Range shift lever is to the left in a H-pattern. Gear shift is an inline pattern on the right. | |
With 23.1x30 tires. | |
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Dimensions
CaseIH 4494 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4-34 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Length | 225 inches
571 cm |
Width | 96 inches (minimum)
243 cm |
143 inches (duals)
363 cm | |
Height (exhaust) | 125 inches
317 cm |
Operating weight | 20,840 lbs (18.4-34 duals)
9453 kg |
Ballasted weight | 22,450 lbs
10183 kg |
Ground clearance | 18 inches (frame)
45 cm |
Front tread | 74 to 123 inches
187 to 312 cm |
Rear tread | 74 to 123 inches
187 to 312 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1328 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 4WD
October 15 - 20, 1979
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1328 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 175.20 hp
130.6 kW |
Fuel use | 11.5 gal/hour
43.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 150.14 hp
112.0 kW |
Fuel use | 11.3 gal/hour
42.8 l/hour |
Gear 3-2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 21,400 lbs
9707 kg |
Gear 1-2 used for pull test. | |
Photos
CaseIH 4494
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih 4494 based on its 213 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 4494.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.6 hrs
Approximately 11.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (128 gal / 484.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.1 gal/hr (41.9 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 4494 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih 4494.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)213 hp
Kilowatts (kW)158.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)216 PS
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