CaseIH 4894

The CaseIH 4894 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 674 ci 11.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 300 hp / 223.7 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 25,750 lbs 11680 kg.

Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 300 hp / 223.7 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
150 gal 567.8 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
25,750 lbs 11680 kg

Overview

CaseIH 4894 tractor photo
1984 - 1987 4WD 94 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor 4WD 94 Series Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Production
Manufacturer
CaseIH
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built
872
Original price
$95,000 (1987)
CaseIH 4894 Engine
Saab-Scania 11.0L 6-cyl diesel
Engine details ...
CaseIH 4894 Transmission
12-speed partial power shift
Transmission details ...
CaseIH 4894 Power
Engine
300 hp 223.7 kW
PTO (claimed)
253 hp 188.7 kW
Drawbar (tested)
218.68 hp 163.1 kW
PTO (tested)
253.41 hp 189.0 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Drive
4x4 4WD
Steering
hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steering
Hydraulic dry disc brakes
Silent Guardian cab standard
Capacity
Fuel
150 gal 567.8 L
Hydraulic system
18 gal 68.1 L
Hydraulics
Type
closed center
Capacity
18 gal 68.1 L
Pressure
2350 psi 162.0 bar
Valves
4
Total flow
27 gpm 102.2 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
III (optional)
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
12,750 lbs 5783 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO
independent (optional)
Rear PTO Type
1000
Engine RPM
1000@2200
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
110 inches 279 cm
Weight
25,750 lbs 11680 kg
Front tire
18.4-34
Rear tire
18.4-34
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Ground
negative
Battery volts
12
References
4894 references literature
4-Wheel Drive Tractors published in 1987, by CaseIH
1985 Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published by CaseIH

Engine

Engine Detail — 674 ci / 11.0 L Diesel

Manufacturer
Saab-Scania
Configuration
turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
674 ci 11.0 L
Bore/Stroke
5.00x5.71 inches 127 x 145 mm
Power
300 hp 223.7 kW
Air cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression
14.7:1
Rated RPM
2200
Torque
845 lb-ft 1145.8 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
48 qts 45.4 L
Coolant capacity
44 qts 41.6 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.
4894  partial power shift speeds

Dimensions

CaseIH 4894 Tires
Ag front
18.4-34
Ag rear
18.4-34
Dimensions
Wheelbase
110 inches 279 cm
Length
237 inches 601 cm
Width
99 inches (minimum) 251 cm
132 inches (duals) 335 cm
Height (exhaust)
125 inches 317 cm
Operating weight
25,750 lbs 11680 kg
Ballasted weight
28,460 lbs 12909 kg
Ground clearance
18 inches (frame) 45 cm

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 1330
Diesel 12-speed 4WD October 22 - 29, 1979 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1330 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
253.41 hp 189.0 kW
Fuel use
15.5 gal/hour 58.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
218.68 hp 163.1 kW
Fuel use
15.4 gal/hour 58.3 l/hour
Gear 3-2 used for power test.
Max pull
27,627 lbs 12531 kg
Gear 1-2 used for pull test.

Photos

Case International 4894 four-wheel drive tractor.

Case International 4894 four-wheel drive tractor.

Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide

Engineering recommendations for Caseih 4894 based on its 300 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.

Implement & OperationRecommended SizeWorkload RatingEngineering Notes
Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage
8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁Commercial / Field ScaleHigh horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing.
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing
15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼Commercial / Field ScaleLarge commercial field and roadside mowing operations.
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep
90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机Commercial / Field ScaleDeep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops.
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage
24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙Commercial / Field ScaleBroad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors.
Hay BalerHay & Forage
Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m)Commercial / Field ScaleHigh-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 4894.

Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.6 hrs

Approximately 9.6 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (150 gal / 567.8 L).

Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~15.6 gal/hr (59.1 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 4894 Specification Unit Converter

Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih 4894.

Converted Equivalents:

Horsepower (HP)300 hp
Kilowatts (kW)223.7 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)304.2 PS

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