Overview
The CaseIH Farmall 105U is a utility tractor manufactured in Jesi, Italy, from 2008 to 2016, powered by an FPT 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine. It features an open center hydraulic system with a total flow of 26.5 gpm and a Category 2 rear hitch capable of lifting 5,745 lbs. The model was produced with multiple transmission options including mechanical and power shuttle configurations ranging from 12 to 24 forward gears.
Ideal Applications
Engine and Power Configuration:
The FPT 4.5L diesel engine is rated at 105 gross horsepower and utilizes a dual dry element air cleaner and grid heater for pre-heating.
Tested PTO Performance:
During OCED Tractor Test 2526, the tractor recorded a maximum power of 94.4 hp at a fuel consumption rate of 5.9 gallons per hour.
Transmission and Hydraulic Layout:
The tractor is equipped with an open center hydraulic system providing 16.1 gpm pump flow and can be configured with a 24-speed power shuttle transmission with partial power shift.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Jesi, Italy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | FPT 4.5L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 33.5 gal (126.8 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.094x5.197 inches (104 x 132 mm) |
| Compression | 17:1 |
| Description | FPT / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 274 ci (4.5 L) |
| Emissions | Tier 3 |
| Power (gross) | 105 hp (78.3 kW) |
| Pre-heating | grid heater |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter | electric |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Engine (gross) | 105 hp (78.3 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 90 hp (67.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 94.4 hp (70.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc / dry disc / dry disc / wet disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Three ranges with four gears per range. Left-hand reverser requires use of clutch to change directions / 12x12 power shuttle with high-low power shift. |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 20 forward and 12 reverse / 12 forward and reverse / 24 forward and reverse |
| Type | mechanical shuttle / mechanical shuttle with creeper / power shuttle / power shuttle with partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed mechanical shuttle / 20-speed mechanical shuttle with creeper / 12-speed power shuttle / 24-speed power shuttle with partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed mechanical shuttle / 20-speed mechanical shuttle with creeper / 12-speed power shuttle / 24-speed power shuttle with partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Hydraulic wet disc brakes / Straddle deck platform with ROPS; cab optional |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 16.1 gpm (60.9 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Steering flow | 10.4 gpm (39.4 lpm) |
| Total flow | 26.5 gpm (100.3 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 rear, 1 mid (optional) |
Hitch
| Control | mechanical lower-link draft control, optional electronic draft control (EDC) |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 5,745 lbs (2605 kg) |
| Rear Type | 2 |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 960 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 120 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Wheelbase | 92.2 inches (2WD) (234 cm) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7.275 to 7936 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 92.2 inches (2WD) (234 cm) |
CaseIH Farmall 105U Height
| Cab | 100.8 inches (256 cm) |
|---|---|
| Exhaust | 117.5 inches (298 cm) |
| ROPS | 108.9 inches (276 cm) |
CaseIH Farmall 105U Weight
| Shipping | 6,834 lbs (2WD ROPS) (3099 kg) |
|---|
CaseIH Farmall 105U attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
|---|
OCED Tractor Test 2526
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDDecember 2008 - February 2009, Link: OCED Tractor Test 2526 file / PTO performance |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 5.8 gal/hour (22.0 l/hour) / 5.9 gal/hour (22.3 l/hour) / 5.9 gal/hour (22.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 94.4 hp (70.4 kW) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 93.2 hp (69.5 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 93.7 hp (69.9 kW) |
References
| Description | Farmall Series Utility Tractors published in 2008, by CaseIH |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #S737
Test Date:
December 2008 to February 2009
Location:
Instituto per le Macchine e Movimento Terra 73, Strada delle Cacce, 10135 Torino, Italy
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