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J.I. Case 885

The J.I. Case 885 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 146.1 ci 2.4 L engine. The rated power output is 47.3 hp 35.3 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 4,265 lbs 1934 kg.

Engine Power
47.3 hp 35.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
12.7 gal 48.1 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
4,265 lbs 1934 kg

J I Case J.I. Case 885 Serial Number & Year Decoder

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Overview

J.I. Case 885 tractor photo
1976 - ???? Utility tractor
1976 - ????
Utility tractor
1976 - ????
Utility tractor

Series map: 1190↑ 1980-198388599047.3hp58.0hp885↓ 1971-1980

Note: the J.I. Case model 885 is the same as the David Brown 885. The following data is from the 885 listing.
Production
Manufacturer
J.I. Case
Utility tractor
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Original price
$7,400 (1976)
J.I. Case 885 Transmission
12-speed partially synchronized
Transmission details ...
J.I. Case 885 Power
Engine (net)
47.3 hp 35.3 kW
Drawbar (claimed)
37 hp 27.6 kW
PTO (claimed)
43 hp 32.1 kW
Drawbar (tested)
36.56 hp 27.3 kW
PTO (tested)
43.20 hp 32.2 kW
Performance test details ...
Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering
manual
hydrostatic power (optional)
Differential mechanical drum brakes
Cab optional.
Capacity
Fuel
12.7 gal 48.1 L
Hydraulic system
6 gal 22.7 L
Hydraulics
Type
open
Capacity
6 gal 22.7 L
Pressure
2000 psi 137.9 bar
Total flow
7.4 gpm 28.0 lpm
Tractor hitch
Rear Type
I, II
Rear lift
1,800 lbs (recommended) 816 kg
3,450 lbs (max) 1564 kg
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type
540/1000
Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase
77 inches 195 cm
Weight
4,265 lbs 1934 kg
Front tire
6.00-16
Rear tire
14.9-28
Full dimensions and tires ...
Electrical
Charging system
alternator
Battery volts
12
Battery AH
86
References
885 references literature
1975 Spring Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case
Time-saving experts published in 1975, by J.I. Case
"Specializing" for Specialists published in 1978, by J.I. Case
Specialization... the payoff in farming published in 1980, by J.I. Case
The new look in farm power published in 1981, by J.I. Case

Engine

J.I. Case 885 tractor photo
1976 - ???? Utility tractor
1976 - ????
Utility tractor
1976 - ????
Utility tractor

Series map: 1190↑ 1980-198388599047.3hp58.0hp885↓ 1971-1980

Note: the J.I. Case model 885 is the same as the David Brown 885. The following data is from the 885 listing.
Engine options
David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel
David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 164.4 ci / 2.7 L Diesel

Manufacturer
David Brown
Fuel Type
Diesel
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
164.4 ci 2.7 L
Bore/Stroke
3.939x4.5 inches 100 x 114 mm
Power (net)
47.3 hp 35.3 kW
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
17:1
Rated RPM
2200
Firing order
1-2-3
Starter volts
12
Oil capacity
6.6 qts 6.2 L
Coolant capacity
9 qts 8.5 L

Engine Detail — 146.1 ci / 2.4 L Gasoline

Manufacturer
David Brown
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Configuration
3-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement
146.1 ci 2.4 L
Bore/Stroke
3.939x4.00 inches 100 x 102 mm
Air cleaner
oil bath
Compression
6.75:1
Rated RPM
2200
Starter volts
12

Transmission

J.I. Case 885 tractor photo
1976 - ???? Utility tractor
1976 - ????
Utility tractor
1976 - ????
Utility tractor

Series map: 1190↑ 1980-198388599047.3hp58.0hp885↓ 1971-1980

Note: the J.I. Case model 885 is the same as the David Brown 885. The following data is from the 885 listing.

Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized

Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil capacity
24.3 qts 23.0 L
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifts from 1-to-2 and 2-to-3 and synchronized down-shift from 3-to-2.
885 partially synchronized speeds

Dimensions

J.I. Case 885 tractor photo
1976 - ???? Utility tractor
1976 - ????
Utility tractor
1976 - ????
Utility tractor

Series map: 1190↑ 1980-198388599047.3hp58.0hp885↓ 1971-1980

Note: the J.I. Case model 885 is the same as the David Brown 885. The following data is from the 885 listing.
J.I. Case 885 Tires
Ag front
6.00-16
Ag rear
14.9-28
Ag rear
12.4-28
12.4-32
Dimensions
Wheelbase
77 inches 195 cm
Length
116 inches 294 cm
Width
65 inches 165 cm
Height (hood)
51 inches 129 cm
Height (ROPS)
94 inches 238 cm
Clearance (front axle)
17 inches 43 cm
Clearance (drawbar)
12 inches 30 cm
J.I. Case 885 Weight
Operating
4,265 lbs 1934 kg
Max capacity
5,400 lbs 2449 kg
Max Drawbar
2,500 lbs 1134 kg
2,000 lbs (extended) 907 kg

Tests

J.I. Case 885 tractor photo
1976 - ???? Utility tractor
1976 - ????
Utility tractor
1976 - ????
Utility tractor

Series map: 1190↑ 1980-198388599047.3hp58.0hp885↓ 1971-1980

Note: the J.I. Case model 885 is the same as the David Brown 885. The following data is from the 885 listing.
Tractor Tests
NTTL 1137: diesel 12-speed 2WD
NTTL 1143: gasoline 12-speed 2WD
Nebraska Tractor Test 1137
Diesel 12-speed 2WD June 18 - 29, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1137 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
43.20 hp 32.2 kW
Fuel use
2.7 gal/hour 10.2 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
40.87 hp 30.5 kW
Fuel use
2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
36.56 hp 27.3 kW
Fuel use
2.6 gal/hour 9.8 l/hour
Max pull
5,135 lbs 2329 kg
Nebraska Tractor Test 1143
Gasoline 12-speed 2WD September 17 - October 3, 1973 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1143 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed
39.26 hp 29.3 kW
Fuel use
3.8 gal/hour 14.4 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed
37.26 hp 27.8 kW
Fuel use
3.4 gal/hour 12.9 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power
32.09 hp 23.9 kW
Fuel use
4.3 gal/hour 16.3 l/hour
Max pull
5,308 lbs 2407 kg

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