CaseIH

CaseIH 1896

The CaseIH 1896 is a row-crop tractor produced from 1985 to 1989 as part of the 96 Series. Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA, it was originally priced at $35,000 in 1989. The 1896 was initially built in Case white before becoming a red CaseIH tractor. It features a CDC 5.9L 6-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, a 12-speed three-speed power shift transmission, and offers two- or four-wheel drive options. The tractor includes electric rear differential lock, power steering, and hydraulic wet disc brakes. It has a fuel capacity of 65 gallons and a hydraulic system capacity of 25 gallons. The rear hitch is a category III/II with a lift capacity of 6600 lbs. Dimensions include a 108-inch wheelbase, 171-inch length, and an operating weight of 13,495 lbs with duals. The tractor is equipped with standard agricultural tires and offers a folding two-post ROPS with an optional cab with air-conditioning.
Power105 hp[P]
Founded1985 - 1989
Model1896

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for CaseIH 1896

Power
PTO (tested)95.92 hp (71.5 kW)
PTO (claimed)95 hp (70.8 kW)
Drawbar (tested)84.51 hp (63.0 kW)
Tires
2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38
4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 16.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38
Engine
MakeCDC
Typeturbocharged diesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Idle RPM800-2250
Cylinders6-cylinder
Rated RPM2100
Air cleanerdual dry elements
Bore/Stroke4.016x4.724 inches (102 x 120 mm)
Displacement359 ci (5.9 L)
Oil capacity16 qts (15.1 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity22 qts (20.8 L)
Compression ratio17.5:1
Height
Cab118 inches (299 cm)
ROPS115.4 inches (293 cm)
Exhaust116 inches (294 cm)
Height (Folded ROPS)91.4 inches (232 cm)
Capacity
Fuel65 gal (246.0 L)
Hydraulic system25 gal (94.6 L)
Dimensions
Length171 inches (434 cm)
Wheelbase108 inches (274 cm)
Rear tread 160 to 110 inches (152 to 279 cm)
Rear tread 260 to 132 inches (152 to 335 cm)
2WD Front tread60 to 88 inches (152 to 223 cm)
4WD Front tread60 to 89 inches (152 to 226 cm)
Bar rear axle 13.50 by 96 inches (88 by 2438 mm)
Bar rear axle 23.50 by 120 inches (88 by 3048 mm)
Ground clearance16 inches (40 cm)
Operating weight13,495 lbs (duals) (6121 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps105
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Valves2 to 4
Capacity25 gal (94.6 L)
Pressure2250 psi (155.1 bar)
Pump flow23 gpm (87.1 lpm)
Steering flow8 gpm (30.3 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesDifferential hydraulic wet disc brakes
Power steeringYes
Differential lockelectric rear
Production
TypeRow-Crop tractor
NotesWhile usually listed as only a CaseIH model, the 1896 was built for nearly a year in Case white before becoming a red CaseIH tractor.
Series96 Series
Built inRacine, Wisconsin, USA
Original price$35,000 in 1989
Years produced1985 - 1989
Transmission
Typethree-speed power shift
Gears12 forward and 3 reverse
NotesThree power shift gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Reverse is not operable in range four.
Oil capacity100 qts (94.6 L)
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIII/II
Rear lift capacity6600 lbs (2993 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000 (1.375)