Overview
The J.I. Case 4894 is a 4WD farm tractor produced in Racine, Wisconsin, during 1983 and 1984 with a total production of 872 units. It is powered by a 300 hp Saab-Scania 11.0L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine and features a 12-speed partial power shift transmission. Tested performance data from Nebraska Tractor Test 1330 indicates a maximum drawbar power of 218.68 hp and a maximum pull of 27,627 lbs.
Ideal Applications
Engine and PTO Performance:
The liquid-cooled 11.0L Saab-Scania engine is rated at 2200 RPM and achieved a tested PTO power of 253.41 hp and a torque of 845 lb-ft at 1400 RPM.
Transmission and Steering Layout:
The configuration includes a 12-speed partial power shift transmission with four ranges and a hydraulic steering system that supports front, rear, and four-wheel crab steering modes.
Physical Dimensions and Lift Capacity:
This tractor has an operating weight of 25,750 lbs, a 110-inch wheelbase, and an optional Category III rear hitch with a lift capacity of 12,750 lbs at 24 inches.
Production
| Description | Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Original price | $100,600 (1985) |
| Total built | 872 |
Engine
| Engine type | Saab-Scania 11.0L 6-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 5.00x5.71 inches (127 x 145 mm) |
| Compression | 14.7:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 44 qts (41.6 L) |
| Description | Saab-Scania / turbocharged diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 674 ci (11.0 L) |
| Oil capacity | 48 qts (45.4 L) |
| Power | 300 hp (223.7 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 845 lb-ft (1145.8 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 218.68 hp (163.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 253 hp (188.7 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 253.41 hp (189.0 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four ranges (1-4) with three power shift gears (1-3) plus reverse in each range. Both shift levers mounted on the dashboard. Range shift lever is to the left in a H-pattern. Gear shift is an inline pattern on the right. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Hydraulic dry disc brakes / Silent Guardian cab standard |
|---|---|
| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Steering | hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steering |
Capacity
| Fuel | 150 gal (567.8 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 18 gal (68.1 L) |
|---|---|
| Pressure | 2350 psi (162.0 bar) |
| Total flow | 27 gpm (102.2 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 4 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12,750 lbs (5783 kg) |
|---|---|
| Rear Type | III (optional) |
PTO
| Engine RPM | 1000@2200 |
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| Rear PTO | independent (optional) |
| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
|---|---|
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 28,460 lbs (12909 kg) |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 18 inches (frame) (45 cm) |
| Height (exhaust) | 125 inches (317 cm) |
| Length | 237 inches (601 cm) |
| Operating weight | 25,750 lbs (11680 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Width | 99 inches (minimum) (251 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-34 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 25,750 lbs (11680 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 110 inches (279 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-34 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
4894 Serial Numbers
| 1984 | 8865000 |
|---|---|
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Data plates located at forward-right corner in top of the tractor cab. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1330
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDOctober 22 - 29, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1330 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-2 used for power test. / Gear 1-2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 15.5 gal/hour (58.7 l/hour) / 15.4 gal/hour (58.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 218.68 hp (163.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 27,627 lbs (12531 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 253.41 hp (189.0 kW) |
References
| Description | 4694 - 4894 published in 1983, by J.I. Case / 94 Series published in 1983, by J.I. Case / Tractor & Loaders Buyers Guide published in 1985, by J.I. Case |
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Speeds
| Description | With 23.1x30 tires. |
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