CaseIH Farmall 85C
The CaseIH Farmall 85C is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 274 ci 4.5 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (gross): 84 hp / 62.6 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and reverse. Operating weight: 6503 to 6944 pounds.
Overview
![]() | 2008 - 2015
Model year 2008-20122013-2015
Farmall C SeriesUtility tractor
Farmall C Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Jesi, Italy | |
Original price | $40,062 (2011) |
Variants | |
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T4040 | similar New Holland model |
CaseIH Farmall 85C Engine | |
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FPT 4.5L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 23.2 gal
87.8 L |
Engine details ... | |
CaseIH Farmall 85C Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 84 hp
62.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 70 hp
52.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 64.4 hp
48.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 75.1 hp
56.0 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Straddle deck platform with two-post foldable ROPS. Cab optional | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Rear valves | 1 to 2 |
Mid valves | 0 to 2 |
Pump flow | 16.1 gpm
60.9 lpm |
Total flow | 25.5 gpm
96.5 lpm |
Steering flow | 9.4 gpm
35.6 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3960 lbs
1796 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | mechanical dry disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
540/1000 (1.375)OptOptional | |
Engine RPM | 540@2206 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 89 inches
226 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 86 inches
218 cm |
Weight | 6503 to 6944 pounds |
Front tire | 11.2R24 |
Rear tire | 16.9R30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 120 |
Battery CCA | 730 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Farmall C Series Tractors published in 2011, by CaseIH | |
Farmall Series Utility Tractors published in 2008, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 274 ci / 4.5 L Diesel
Manufacturer | FPT NEF |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled inline |
Displacement | 274 ci
4.5 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.094x5.197 inches
104 x 132 mm |
Emissions | Tier III |
Power (gross) | 84 hp
62.6 kW |
Fuel system | Bosch fuel injection pump |
Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
Pre-heating | thermostart |
Compression | 17.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2300 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 12 |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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16-speed mechanical shuttle | |
16-speed power shuttle |
Transmission — 16 forward and reverse mechanical shuttle
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (L/ML/MH/H) with synchronized mechanical shuttle. | |
Transmission — 16 forward and reverse power shuttle
Type | power shuttle |
Gears | 16 forward and reverse |
Clutch | wet disc |
Four synchronized gears (1-4) in four ranges (L/ML/MH/H) with clutchless power shuttle. | |
Dimensions
CaseIH Farmall 85C Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.2R24 |
Ag rear | 16.9R30 |
Ag front | 7.50x16 |
11L-15 | |
12.4R20 | |
11.2R20 | |
Ag rear | 13.6x28 |
14.9x28 | |
16.9x30 | |
16.9x24 | |
16.9R24 | |
14.9R28 | |
16.9R28 | |
Lawn/turf front | 13.6-16.1 |
12LL-16 | |
Lawn/turf rear | 16.9-24 |
22.5LL-16.1 | |
Industrial front | 12.5/80-18 |
Industrial rear | 19.5L-24 |
16.9-24 | |
Dimensions | |
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2WD Wheelbase | 89 inches
226 cm |
4WD Wheelbase | 86 inches
218 cm |
Height (ROPS) | 77.8 inches
197 cm |
Height (cab) | 91.4 inches
232 cm |
Shipping weight | 6,503 lbs (ROPS)
2949 kg |
6,944 lbs (cab)
3149 kg | |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 2478 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
July 2008 - September 2008,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 2478 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 75.1 hp
56.0 kW |
Fuel use | 4.7 gal/hour
17.8 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 74.4 hp
55.5 kW |
Fuel use | 4.5 gal/hour
17.0 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 64.4 hp
48.0 kW |
Fuel use | 4.5 gal/hour
17.0 l/hour |
Gear 3MH used for power test. | |
Max pull | 7,275 lbs
3299 kg |
Gear 1MH used for pull test. | |
Attachments
Attachment overview | |
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CaseIH L720 loader | |
CaseIH L730 loader |
Photos
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for Caseih Farmall 85C based on its 84 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 3 to 4 Bottom (16")3 - 4 铧 (40 cm) | Heavy Duty | Suitable for medium loam and stubble turnover. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 7 to 8 ft (84-96 in)2.1 - 2.4 m | Heavy Duty | Heavy-duty twin spindle cutter for overgrown acreage. |
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 | 4x4 to 4x5 Round Baler1.2x1.5 m 紧凑圆捆机 | Heavy Duty | Silage and dry hay; 540 RPM PTO with slip-clutch. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih Farmall 85C.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 5.3 hrs
Approximately 5.3 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (23.2 gal / 87.8 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
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