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Years in Production / 1985–1989

CaseIH

1896

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the CaseIH 1896.

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105hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1985–1989

Production years

CaseIH

Manufacturer

1896 / 01

At a glance

Overview

1985 - 1989

96 Series

Row-Crop tractor

Production

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

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.

Differential Lock
electric rear

Capacity

Fuel
65 gal246.0 L
Hydraulic System
25 gal94.6 L

Hydraulics

Type
closed center
Capacity
25 gal94.6 L
Pressure
2250 psi155.1 bar
Valves
2 to 4
Pump Flow
23 gpm87.1 lpm
Steering Flow
8 gpm30.3 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
III/II
Rear Lift
6600 lbs2993 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000 (1.375)

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
105
Battery Volts
12

1896 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

CDC

turbocharged diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
359 ci5.9 L
Bore Stroke
4.016x4.724 inches102 x 120 mm
Air Cleaner
dual dry elements
Compression Ratio
17.5:1
Rated Rpm
2100
Idle Rpm
800-2250
Starter Volts
12
Oil Capacity
16 qts15.1 L
Coolant Capacity
22 qts20.8 L
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

CDC 5.9L 6-cyl diesel

1896 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission

Three power shift gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Reverse is not operable in range four.

Transmission Type
three-speed power shift
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverse
Oil Capacity
100 qts94.6 L
Speeds Description
With 18.4x38 rear tires.

Caseih1896 Transmission

12-speed three-speed power shift

1896 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
171 in434 cm
Height (cab)
118 in299 cm
Height (ROPS)
115.4 in293 cm
Wheelbase
108 in274 cm
Ground clearance
16 in40 cm
Front tread
60 in152 cm
Rear tread
60 in152 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
108 inches274 cm
Weight
13,495 lbs6121 kg
Front Tire
11.00-16
2wd Rear Tire
18.4-38

Tires And Tracks

2wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38
4wd Standard Tires Ag
Front: 16.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38

See it in action

Videos

Watch CaseIH 1896 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1896 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1548

Diesel 12-speed 2WDOctober 24 - November 7, 1984

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 3-2 used for power test.

Gear 1-2 used for pull test.

Id
1548
Power At Rated Engine Speed
95.92 hp71.5 kW
Fuel Use
5.7 gal/hour21.6 l/hour
Max Power
84.51 hp63.0 kW
Max Pull
12,357 lbs5605 kg