CaseIH

CaseIH 485XL

The CaseIH 485XL is a utility tractor produced from 1985 to 1990 as part of the 85 XL Series. Built in Doncaster, England, it features a 2.9L 3-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 52 hp (38.8 kW) with a PTO power of 41 hp (30.6 kW). Transmission options include an 8-speed synchromesh and a 16-speed two-speed power shift with torque amplifier. The tractor has a wheelbase of 84.25 inches (213 cm), weighs 5620 lbs (2549 kg), and comes standard with Secura cab. It includes hydraulic wet disc brakes, hydrostatic power steering, and a hydraulic wet disc PTO clutch. The 485XL is equipped with standard agricultural tires sized 7.50-16 front and 12.4-36 rear. It features a rear hitch type II/I with top link draft sensing and a rear lift capacity of 3700 lbs (1678 kg). Electrical system is negative ground with a 45 amp alternator and 12 volt battery.
Power53 hp
Founded1985 - 1991
Model485XL

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for CaseIH 485XL

Power
Engine power52 hp (38.8 kW)
PTO (claimed)41 hp (30.6 kW)
Tires
Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 12.4-36
Engine
Typediesel
ModelCaseIH D-179
Power52 hp (38.8 kW)
Torque134.2 lb-ft (182.0 Nm)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Starterelectric
Idle RPM815-2180
Cylinders3-cylinder
Fuel tank29.6 gal (112.0 L)
Rated RPM2180
Torque RPM1400
Bore/Stroke3.88x5.06 inches (99 x 129 mm)
Displacement179 ci (2.9 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity12 qts (11.4 L)
Compression ratio15:1
Dimensions
Length142.5 inches (361 cm)
Weight5620 lbs (2549 kg)
Wheelbase84.25 inches (213 cm)
Height (cab)99.2 inches (251 cm)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery AH95
Battery CCA420
Battery volts12
Charging amps45
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Pressure2500 psi (172.4 bar)
Pump flow12.4 gpm (46.9 lpm)
Steering flow2.6 gpm (9.8 lpm)
Steering pressure1550 psi (106.9 bar)
Mechanical
CabSecura cab standard.
DriveTwo-wheel drive
BrakesWet disc brakes
Steeringhydrostatic power
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Series85 XL Series
Built inDoncaster, England
Years produced1985 - 1990
Transmission
Options8-speed synchromesh, 16-speed two-speed power shift
Power shift typetwo-speed power shift
Synchromesh typesynchromesh
Power shift gears16 forward and 8 reverse
Synchromesh gears8 forward and 4 reverse
Power shift clutch280mm dry disc
Synchromesh clutch280mm dry disc
Power shift detailsFour 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.
Synchromesh detailsFour synchronized gears in two ranges, plus reverse range.
Tractor hitch
ControlTop link draft sensing.
Rear TypeII/I
Rear lift3700 lbs (1678 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
Rear PTOindependent
Engine RPM540@1936
Rear PTO Type540