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CaseIH 485 Specs ( 1985-1991 )

Name: CaseIH 485
Brand: CaseIH

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CASE INTERNATIONAL 485 DIESEL (4WD)

Max Drawbar HP 36.7 hp

Max Pull 5,895 lbs

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Overview

The CaseIH 485 is a utility farm tractor produced in Doncaster, England between 1985 and 1991, featuring a 2.9L three-cylinder diesel engine. Available in two- or four-wheel drive, it was originally equipped with either an 8-speed synchromesh or a 16-speed partial power shift transmission.

Ideal Applications

Tested Performance Metrics: Nebraska Tractor Test data recorded a maximum of 43.0 PTO horsepower and a maximum drawbar pull of 5,895 lbs.

Mechanical and Hydraulic Configuration: The chassis is equipped with hydrostatic power steering, a 15.9 gpm open center hydraulic pump, and a rear lift capacity of 2,338 lbs.

Engine and Power Specifications: The D-179 liquid-cooled engine is rated at 2200 RPM, producing 53 hp and 134.2 lb-ft of torque at 1400 RPM.

Production

Description	Utility tractor / Built in Doncaster, England
Manufacturer	CaseIH
Original price	$16,000 (1990)

Engine

Engine type	CaseIH 2.9L 3-cyl diesel
Bore/Stroke	3.88x5.06 inches (99 x 129 mm)
Compression	15:1
Description	CaseIH D-179 / diesel / 3-cylinder / liquid-cooled
Displacement	179 ci (2.9 L)
Power	53 hp (39.5 kW)
Rated RPM	2200
Torque	134.2 lb-ft (182.0 Nm)
Torque RPM	1400
Drawbar (claimed)	36.7 hp (27.4 kW)
PTO (claimed)	43 hp (32.1 kW)

Transmission

Description	Four gears within each of high, low, and reverse ranges. Synchronized shifts within forward ranges. / Four gears within each of high, low, and reverse ranges. Power shift between direct and lower speed for each gear.
Gears	8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse
Type	synchromesh / partial power shift
Transmission type	8-speed synchromesh / 16-speed partial power shift
Transmission type	8-speed synchromesh / 16-speed partial power shift

Mechanical

Description	Two-post ROPS.
Drive type	Two- or four-wheel drive
Steering	hydrostatic power

Capacity

Fuel	20 gal (75.7 L)
Hydraulic system	9 gal (34.1 L)

Hydraulics

Capacity	9 gal (34.1 L)
Pump flow	15.9 gpm (60.2 lpm)
Type	open center
Valves	1 or 2

Hitch

Rear lift	2,338 lbs (1060 kg)
Rear Type	I,II

PTO

Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540

Electrical

Charging amps	45
Charging system	alternator

Dimensions & Tires

Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	13.6-28
Height	93.5 inches (237 cm)
Length	141.6 inches (359 cm)
Max weight	10,150 lbs (4604 kg)
Shipping weight	5,200 lbs (2358 kg)
Wheelbase	79.6 inches (202 cm)
Width	73.2 inches (185 cm)
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	13.6-28
Weight	5,200 lbs (2358 kg)
Wheelbase	79.6 inches (202 cm)

485 Serial Number Location

Description	Near front axle on right.

485 Serial Numbers

1985	15000
1986	18000
1987	19057
1988	21250
1989	23490
1990	24938
1991	26386
Description	FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

References

Description	85 Series published in 1985, by CaseIH

Speeds

Description	With 13.6x28 rear tires. / With 13.6x28 rear tires.

Variants

485	utility
485-O	orchard

Nebraska Tractor Test Results

Test #Nebraska Summary 022

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Test Date: September to October, 1986

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

This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.

PTO Drawbar Hydraulics Technical Sound Tires & Weight

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption

Rated Engine Speed

43.00 hp

N/A lb/hp·hr

Standard PTO Speed

41.00 hp

@ 540 rpm PTO

Torque Statistics

Maximum Torque	121 lb-ft (164 Nm)
Torque Rise	17%
At Engine RPM	1440 rpm

PTO Power Curve

Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details

Condition	HP	kW	RPM	PTO RPM	Fuel gal/hr	Fuel L/hr
Rated Engine Speed	43.00	32.10	2180		2.74	10.39
Standard PTO Speed (1000 rpm)	41.00	30.60	1940	540	2.51	9.52

Varying Power & Fuel Consumption

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Power	RPM	gal/hr	lb/hp·hr	hp·hr/gal	DEF gal/hr
43.00	2180	2.74	0.46	15.68	N/A
37.30	2226	2.40	0.46	15.57	N/A
28.20	2247	2.00	0.51	14.06	N/A
18.90	2272	1.60	0.61	11.83	N/A
9.50	2302	1.22	0.93	7.80	N/A
N/A	2329	0.89	N/A	N/A	N/A

Fuel Consumption Characteristics

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Condition	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	Slip	inHg	kPa
Maximum Power - 3rd (L3) Gear	36.70	27.40	4,340	19	3.17	4.80	29.40	99.40
75% of Pull at Maximum Power - 3rd (L3) ...	29.20	21.80	3,350	15	3.27	3.50	29.40	99.40
50% of Pull at Maximum Power - 3rd (L3) ...	20.00	14.90	2,225	10	3.37	2.00	29.40	99.50
75% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 4t...	29.10	21.70	3,370	15	3.23	3.50	29.30	99.30
50% of Pull at Reduced Engine Speed - 4t...	19.70	14.70	2,225	10	3.32	2.00	29.30	99.30

Maximum Power In Selected Gears

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Gear	Power	kW	Pull (lbs)	Pull (kN)	Speed	RPM	Slip	inHg	kPa	Fuel Consumption Hp Hr Gal	Fuel Consumption Kg Kw Hr	Fuel Consumption Kw Hr L	Fuel Consumption Lb Hp Hr	Speed Km H	Temp C Air Dry Bulb	Temp C Cooling Med	Temp F Air Dry Bulb	Temp F Cooling Med
1st (L1) Gear	21.90	16.30	5,895	26.20	1.39	2252	11.00	29.30	99.30	12.33	0.36	2.43	0.59	2.23	7	76	45	169
2nd (L2) Gear	34.50	25.70	5,870	26.10	2.21	2188	10.90	29.40	99.40	12.77	0.34	2.52	0.57	3.55	6	81	43	178
3rd (L3) Gear	36.70	27.40	4,340	19.30	3.17	2180	4.80	29.40	99.40	13.35	0.33	2.63	0.54	5.10	7	78	45	172
4th (L4) Gear	36.10	26.90	3,265	14.50	4.15	2180	3.20	29.40	99.60	12.84	0.34	2.53	0.56	6.67	5	80	41	176

Engine

Make	Case International Diesel
Type	three cylinder vertical
Displacement	179 cu in (2933 ml)
Compression Ratio	16 to 1
Rated Engine Speed	2180 rpm
Air Cleaner	two paper elements
Crankshaft	lengthwise

Chassis

Type	front wheel assist
Steering	hydrostatic
Transmission	selective gear fixed ratio
Speeds	12 forward (16.47 mph max)
Wheelbase	83.20 in (2113 mm)
Front Tread Width	53.7 to 71.9 in
Rear Tread Width	52.2 to 75.8 in
Brakes	single wet disc hydraulically actuated by two foot pedals
Hydraulic Control	direct engine drive
Unladen Tractor Mass	2,937 kg

Consumables

Fuel	Fuel No. 2 Diesel
DEF Fluid	N/A

Sound Levels

Bystander	88.00 dB(A)

Tires & Tracks

Rear Tires	Two 12.4R32; 6 ply; 12 psi (83 kPa)
Front Tires	Two 8.3R24; 6 ply; 20 psi (138 kPa)
Height of Drawbar	10.4 in (264 mm)

Static Weight

Rear	3,955 lbs
Front	2,520 lbs
Total	6,475 lbs

CaseIH 485 Specs ( 1985-1991 )

Overview

Ideal Applications

Production

Engine

Transmission

Mechanical

Capacity

Hydraulics

Hitch

PTO

Electrical

Dimensions & Tires

485 Serial Number Location

485 Serial Numbers

References

Speeds

Variants

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

Lift Capacity

Technical Specifications

Engine

Chassis

Consumables

Sound Levels

Sound Levels

Tires & Weight

Tires & Tracks

Static Weight

Test Remarks