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Years in Production / 1985–1990

CaseIH

485XL

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the CaseIH 485XL.

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52hp

Source index power

2WD Only

Drive

1985–1990

Production years

CaseIH

Manufacturer

485XL / 01

At a glance

Overview

1985 - 1990

85 XL Series

Utility tractor

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Doncaster, England

Manufacturer
CaseIH

Mechanical

Two-wheel drive

Wet disc brakes

Secura cab standard.

Steering
hydrostatic power

Hydraulics

Pressure
2500 psi172.4 bar
Pump Flow
12.4 gpm46.9 lpm
Steering Flow
2.6 gpm9.8 lpm
Steering Press
1550 psi106.9 bar

Hitch

Rear Type
II/I
Control
Top link draft sensing.
Rear Lift
3700 lbs1678 kg

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Clutch
hydraulic wet disc
Rear Type
540
Engine Rpm
540@1936

Electrical

Ground
negative
Charging System
alternator
Charging Amps
45
Battery Cca
420
Battery Volts
12
Battery Ah
95

485XL / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

CaseIH D-179

diesel

3-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
179 ci2.9 L
Bore Stroke
3.88x5.06 inches99 x 129 mm
Power
52 hp38.8 kW
Compression Ratio
15:1
Rated Rpm
2180
Idle Rpm
815-2180
Torque
134.2 lb-ft182.0 Nm
Torque Rpm
1400
Starter
electric
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
12 qts11.4 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
3
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

CaseIH 2.9L 3-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
29.6 gal112.0 L

485XL / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Four synchronized gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.

Transmission Type
synchromesh
Gears
8 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
280mm dry disc

Transmission (Option 2)

Four synchronized gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) plus reverse range. Two-speed torque amplifier provides an on-the-move shift to a lower speed.

Transmission
Torque Amplifier
Transmission Type
two-speed power shift
Gears
16 forward and 8 reverse
Clutch
280mm dry disc

Transmission Options

8-speed synchromesh

16-speed two-speed power shift

485XL / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Length
142.5 in361 cm
Height (cab)
99.2 in251 cm
Wheelbase
84.25 in213 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
84.25 inches213 cm
Weight
5620 lbs2549 kg
Front Tire
7.50-16
Rear Tire
12.4-36

Tires And Tracks

Standard Tires Ag
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4-36

See it in action

Videos

Watch CaseIH 485XL videos from their original YouTube creators.