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CaseIH 1896 Specs ( 1985-1989 )

Name: CaseIH 1896
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Nebraska Test #074

CASE INTERNATIONAL 1896 DIESEL

Max Drawbar HP 87.3 hp

Max Pull 12,475 lbs

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Overview

The CaseIH 1896 is a row-crop farm tractor produced in Racine, Wisconsin, from 1985 to 1989 and is powered by a CDC 5.9L six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine. This model features a 12-speed three-speed power shift transmission and was available in two-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations. Technical specifications include a 108-inch wheelbase, a 6,600-pound rear lift capacity, and a 65-gallon fuel tank.

Ideal Applications

Nebraska Tractor Test Performance: In actual tested performance, the 1896 recorded a maximum PTO output of 104.3 hp and a maximum drawbar output of 87.3 hp with a maximum pull of 12,475 lbs.

Hydraulic and Hitch Configuration: The tractor is equipped with a closed-center hydraulic system providing 23 gpm of pump flow at 2250 psi to a Category III/II rear hitch.

Mechanical and Electrical Specifications: The mechanical layout includes a 12-speed power shift transmission with three reverse gears, power steering, and a 12-volt electrical system with a 105-amp alternator.

Production

Description	Row-Crop tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $35,000 in 1989 / While usually listed as only a CaseIH mode, the 1896 was built for nearly a year in Case white before become a red CaseIH tractor.
Manufacturer	CaseIH

Engine

Engine type	CDC 5.9L 6-cyl diesel
Air cleaner	dual dry elements
Bore/Stroke	4.016x4.724 inches (102 x 120 mm)
Compression	17.5:1
Coolant capacity	22 qts (20.8 L)
Description	CDC / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	359 ci (5.9 L)
Idle RPM	800-2250
Oil capacity	16 qts (15.1 L)
Rated RPM	2100
Starter volts	12
Drawbar (tested)	84.51 hp (63.0 kW)
PTO (claimed)	95 hp (70.8 kW)
PTO (tested)	95.92 hp (71.5 kW)

Transmission

Description	Three power shift gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Reverse is not operable in range four.
Gears	12 forward and 3 reverse
Oil capacity	100 qts (94.6 L)
Transmission type	12-speed three-speed power shift
Type	three-speed power shift

Mechanical

Cab	Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
Description	Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Differential lock	electric rear
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive

Capacity

Fuel	65 gal (246.0 L)
Hydraulic system	25 gal (94.6 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	25 gal (94.6 L)
Pressure	2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow	23 gpm (87.1 lpm)
Steering flow	8 gpm (30.3 lpm)
Type	closed center
Valves	2 to 4

Hitch

Rear lift	6600 lbs (2993 kg)
Rear Type	III/II

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Battery volts	12
Charging amps	105
Charging system	alternator
Ground	negative

Dimensions & Tires

2WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38
4WD Standard tires (ag)	Front: 16.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38
2WD Front tread	60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
4WD Front tread	60 to 89 inches (152 to 226 cm)
Bar rear axle	3.50 by 96 inches (88 by 2438 mm) / 3.50 by 120 inches (88 by 3048 mm)
Ground clearance	16 inches (40 cm)
Length	171 inches (434 cm)
Operating weight	13,495 lbs (duals) (6121 kg)
Rear tread	60 to 110 inches (152 to 279 cm) / 60 to 132 inches (152 to 335 cm)
Wheelbase	108 inches (274 cm)
2WD Rear tire	18.4-38
Front tire	11.00-16
Weight	13,495 lbs (6121 kg)
Wheelbase	108 inches (274 cm)

1896 Serial Numbers

1984	9931800
1985	9938100
1986	9941573
1987	17895137
1988	17895512
1989	17895992
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

CaseIH 1896 Height

Cab	118 inches (299 cm)
Exhaust	116 inches (294 cm)
Height (Folded ROPS)	91.4 inches (232 cm)
ROPS	115.4 inches (293 cm)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1548

Description	Diesel 12-speed 2WDOctober 24 - November 7, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1548 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-2 used for power test. / Gear 1-2 used for pull test.
Fuel use	5.7 gal/hour (21.6 l/hour) / 5.7 gal/hour (21.6 l/hour)
Max power	84.51 hp (63.0 kW)
Max pull	12,357 lbs (5605 kg)
Power at rated engine speed	95.92 hp (71.5 kW)

References

Description	Models 1896/2096 Foldable Tractor ROPS published by CaseIH / 1985 Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published by CaseIH

Speeds

Description	With 18.4x38 rear tires.

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #074

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Test Date: February-April, 1989

Location: AFRC Institute for Engineering Research, Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedford, England MK45 4HS

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PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

101.60 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	364 lb-ft (493 Nm)
Torque Rise	24.6%
At Engine RPM	1202 rpm

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	101.60	75.80	5.75	21.78

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
101.60	N/A	5.75	0.40	N/A	N/A
88.10	N/A	5.19	0.41	N/A	N/A
66.90	N/A	4.37	0.47	N/A	N/A
45.20	N/A	3.54	0.55	N/A	N/A
22.50	N/A	2.69	0.84	N/A	N/A
0	N/A	1.94	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	Air °F	Cool °F
Maximum Power—6th (3-1) Gear	77.90	58.10	5,890	26	4.96	7.99	2100	2.50	54	183
75% of Pull at Maximum Power—6th (3-1) G...	57.90	43.20	4,205	19	5.16	8.31	2173	1.90	54	185
50% of Pull at Maximum Power—6th (3-1) G...	41.00	30.60	2,945	13	5.23	8.42	2190	1.50	54	183
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—7th ...	57.90	43.20	4,205	19	5.18	8.33	1956	1.90	52	180
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed—7th ...	40.90	30.50	2,945	13	5.23	8.42	1966	1.50	54	180

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	km/h	RPM	Slip	hp·hr/gal	kW·hr/L	Air °F	Cool °F	Barometer Inch Hg	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr
2nd (1-2) Gear	78.30	58.40	12,475	55.50	2.36	3.79	2101	15.00	13.05	2.57	50	183	30.24	0.33	0.54
3rd (1-3) Gear	85.40	63.70	11,445	50.90	2.80	4.51	1904	6.80	14.52	2.86	50	181	30.24	0.29	0.48
4th (2-1) Gear	85.30	63.60	11,285	50.20	2.83	4.56	1884	6.60	14.47	2.85	50	183	30.24	0.29	0.48
5th (2-2) Gear	85.40	63.70	8,205	36.50	3.90	6.29	1884	3.50	14.62	2.88	50	181	30.24	0.29	0.48
6th (3-1) Gear	87.30	65.10	7,420	33.00	4.41	7.09	1878	3.10	15.02	2.96	52	183	30.24	0.28	0.47
7th (2-3) Gear	86.60	64.60	6,610	29.40	4.92	7.91	1879	2.80	14.87	2.93	52	183	30.24	0.29	0.47
8th (3-2) Gear	84.80	63.20	5,375	23.90	5.92	9.53	1876	2.30	14.52	2.86	54	183	30.21	0.29	0.48
9th (3-3) Gear	82.70	61.70	4,160	18.50	7.46	12.01	1883	1.80	14.21	2.80	54	183	30.21	0.30	0.49

Category: II Quick Attach: None

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Dimension	Inches	mm
a	22.90	581
b	12.00	305
c	14.60	372
d	13.10	333
e	3.20	80
f	12.40	315
g	32.30	820
h	4.40	112
i	20.20	514
j	19.90	505
k	17.10	434
l	42.70	1084
m	20.50	521
n	30.10	765
o	7.90	200
p	40.00	1015
q	32.50	825
r	34.40	875

Engine

Make	Consolidated Diesel Corporation-Case Diesel
Type	six cylinder vertical with turbocharger
Displacement	359 cu in (5883 ml)
Compression Ratio	17.5 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2100 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements and aspirator
Exhaust	vertical
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio with partial (3) range operator controlled powershift
Speeds	15 forward (16.89 mph max)
Front Tread Width	60.0 to 89.0 in
Rear Tread Width	62.0 to 82.7 in
Brakes	multiple wet disc hydraulically power actuated by two foot pedals which can be locked together
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	13,105 lbs ( 5,944 kg )

Consumables

Fuel	No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

Maximum Sound Level	78.00 dB(A)
Maximum Sound Level	78.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	*, 18.4R38
Front Tires	6, 14.9R28
Height of Drawbar	14.50 in (370 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	8,645 lbs
Front	4,460 lbs
Total	13,105 lbs

CaseIH 1896 Specs ( 1985-1989 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

1896 Serial Numbers

CaseIH 1896 Height

Nebraska Tractor Test 1548

References

Speeds

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

PTO Performance

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Torque Statistics

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

Drawbar Performance

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

Hydraulic Performance

Hitch Dimensions (No Load)

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks