Case 1494 HYDRA SHIFT
Built: 1984-1984 · Series: Other models
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Built in 1984, the Case 1494 HYDRA SHIFT is a tractor from Case. Power comes from a four-cylinder engine; from 3.6 litres it draws 61 kW.
It measures 3.85 m in length and 2 m in width. Unladen weight is 3,730 kg.
Within the range, rated power spans from 13 to 320 kW; with 61 kW, the 1494 HYDRA SHIFT sits in the lower third. Directly alongside are the JX1080U-T-T2C6T1-4X4/231 with 60 kW below and the IH JX1090U with 67 kW above.
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 61 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,594 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 3,850 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,730 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,180 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.4 kW/t (61 kW / 3.7 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 58% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,240 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Case 1494 HYDRA SHIFT have?
The Case 1494 HYDRA SHIFT delivers 61 kW.
How much does the Case 1494 HYDRA SHIFT weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,730 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Case 1494 HYDRA SHIFT?
7,180 kg.
What engine does the Case 1494 HYDRA SHIFT have?
4 cylinders, 3,594 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Case 1494 HYDRA SHIFT?
3,850 mm × 2,000 mm.
When was the Case 1494 HYDRA SHIFT built?
Production years: 1984.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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