CaseIH 485
The CaseIH 485 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 179 ci 2.9 L engine. The rated power output is 53 hp 39.5 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Operating weight: 5,200 lbs 2358 kg.
Engine Power
53 hp
39.5 kW
Fuel & Capacities
20 gal
75.7 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
5,200 lbs
2358 kg
Caseih 485 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1985 - 1991
85 Utility SeriesUtility tractor |
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1985 - 1991 | |
85 Utility Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Doncaster, England | |
Original price | $16,000 (1990) |
Variants | |
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485 | utility |
485-O | orchard |
CaseIH 485 Engine | |
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CaseIH 2.9L 3-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
CaseIH 485 Power | |
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Engine | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 36.7 hp
27.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 43 hp
32.1 kW |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Two-post ROPS. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 9 gal
34.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 9 gal
34.1 L |
Valves | 1 or 2 |
Pump flow | 15.9 gpm
60.2 lpm |
17 gpm (optional)
64.3 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I,II |
Rear lift | 2,338 lbs
1060 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 79.6 inches
202 cm |
Weight | 5,200 lbs
2358 kg |
Front tire | 6.00-16 |
Rear tire | 13.6-28 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 45 |
References | |
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85 Series published in 1985, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 179 ci / 2.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | CaseIH D-179 |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 3-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 179 ci
2.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.88x5.06 inches
99 x 129 mm |
Power | 53 hp
39.5 kW |
Compression | 15:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 134.2 lb-ft
182.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed synchromesh | |
16-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse synchromesh
Type | synchromesh |
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Four gears within each of high, low, and reverse ranges. Synchronized shifts within forward ranges. | |
With 13.6x28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Four gears within each of high, low, and reverse ranges. Power shift between direct and lower speed for each gear. | |
With 13.6x28 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
CaseIH 485 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00-16 |
Ag rear | 13.6-28 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 79.6 inches
202 cm |
Length | 141.6 inches
359 cm |
Width | 73.2 inches
185 cm |
Height | 93.5 inches
237 cm |
Shipping weight | 5,200 lbs
2358 kg |
Max weight | 10,150 lbs
4604 kg |
Photos
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