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Years in Production / 1983–1988

CaseIH

1494

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the CaseIH 1494.

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85hp

Source index power

MFWD Optional

Drive

1983–1988

Production years

CaseIH

Manufacturer

1494 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1983 - 1988

94 Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Original price was $24,100 in 1988

Manufacturer
CaseIH

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Cab optional with air-conditioning.

Final Drives
bull gear
Differential Lock
mechanical rear

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pressure
2475 psi170.7 bar
Valves
1 to 3
Pump Flow
15.3 gpm57.9 lpm
Scv Flow
6.6 gpm (split flow)25.0 lpm
Scv Flow
15.3 gpm (tandem flow)57.9 lpm
Steering Flow
7.7 gpm29.1 lpm
Steering Press
1885 psi130.0 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
II
Control
top-link draft sensing
Rear Lift At Ends
3600 lbs1632 kg
Rear Lift At24610mm
3210 lbs1456 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)
Engine Rpm
540@2050
Engine Rpm
1000@2050

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
45
Charging Amps
65 (heavy duty)
Battery Cca
420
Battery Cca
550 (heavy duty)
Battery Volts
12
Battery Ah
96
Battery Ah
128 (heavy duty)

1494 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

Case

turbocharged diesel

4-cylinder

liquid-cooled inline

Displacement
219 ci3.6 L
Bore Stroke
3.937x4.50 inches100 x 114 mm
Power Net
84 hp62.6 kW
Power Gross
85 hp63.4 kW
Fuel System
direct injection
Pre Heating
thermostart
Compression Ratio
16:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Torque
222 lb-ft301.0 Nm
Torque Rpm
1600
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
7.8 qts7.4 L
Coolant Capacity
15 qts14.2 L
Cylinders
4
Cooling
liquid-cooled inline

Engine Options

Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel

Rops Fuel Tank
24 gal90.8 L
Cab Fuel Tank
36 gal136.3 L

1494 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Shifts between second and third gear are synchronized.

Transmission Type
partially synchronized
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil Capacity
45.6 qts43.2 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 2)

Four power-shift gears in three ranges, plus reverse.

Transmission
Hydra-Shift
Transmission Type
four-speed power shift
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Oil Capacity
45.6 qts43.2 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Transmission (Option 3)

Optional creeper provides an additional range to the synchromesh transmission.

Transmission Type
creeper
Gears
15 forward and 5 reverse
Oil Capacity
45.6 qts43.2 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4-34 rear tires.

Transmission Options

12-speed partially synchronized

12-speed four-speed power shift

15-speed creeper

1494 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
147.5 in374 cm
Width
75 in190 cm
Height (cab)
102 in259 cm
Wheelbase
88.5 in224 cm
Ground clearance
14 in35 cm
Front tread
60 in152 cm
Rear tread
56 in142 cm
Max drawbar
3,000 lbs1,360 kg

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
88.5 inches224 cm
Weight
7380 to 8180 pounds
Front Tire
11L-15
4wd Rear Tire
18.4-34

Tires And Tracks

4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 11L-15. Rear: 18.4-34
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 13.6-24. Rear: 18.4-34
4wd Optional Tires Ag
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 13.6-38
Front Ag
10.00-16
Rear Ag
18.4-30
Rear Ag
16.9-38
Rear Ag
15.5-38
Rear Ag
13.6-38

See it in action

Videos

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