Cnh Case IH Farmall 85C
Series: Farmall C
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Farmall 85C: compact Case IH farm tractor with a 3,400cc four-cylinder diesel, 63 kW and a twelve-speed gearbox in both directions
Farmall is a traditional name for farm tractors, originally from International Harvester, used today by Case IH, a brand of the CNH group, for a range of versatile yard and field tractors in the mid power bracket. Tractors of this size are built for mixed farms that need a nimble tractor for front-loader work, haulage and lighter field tasks alongside larger farm tractors.
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The Farmall 85C carries a water-cooled four-cylinder diesel engine with 3,400 cm³ of displacement, producing 86 hp, or 63 kW, at 2,300 rpm. Power is sent through a gearbox with 12 forward and 12 reverse ratios; at 3,600 kg, 4,241 mm long and with a 2,235 mm wheelbase, the machine reaches a top speed of 40 km/h. The hydraulics lift up to 4,400 kg.
At 63 kW and with a compact 2,235 mm wheelbase, the 85C is a nimble all-purpose tractor that shows its advantage over larger farm tractors around the yard, in narrower lanes and during transport runs. Its twelve gears in each direction allow fine matching of travel speed, needed when manoeuvring with implements and working with a front loader, while the 40 km/h top speed is enough for road travel between yard and field.
When buying a tractor with a twelve-speed gearbox in both directions used, the condition of the clutch and shift mechanism matters, since it is mechanically more complex than a simple four- or eight-speed gearbox. Also worth checking are the tightness of the front-loader hydraulics, if fitted, the condition of the front axle bearings given frequent turning around the yard, and corrosion damage to the mudguards and frame.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Farmall 85C, Case IH (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 86 hp (63 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,300 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 3,400 cm³correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,241 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Height | 2,495 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,235 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gearbox | 12v + 12rcorrect |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 40 km/hcorrect |
Working data
| Lifting capacity | 4,400 kgcorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.5 kW/t (63 kW / 3.6 t)
Power class: Universal (40–100 hp)
Stronger than 58% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Cnh Case IH Farmall 85C have?
The Cnh Case IH Farmall 85C delivers 86 hp.
How much does the Cnh Case IH Farmall 85C weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,600 kg.
What engine does the Cnh Case IH Farmall 85C have?
4 cylinders, 3,400 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the Cnh Case IH Farmall 85C go?
Top speed is 40 km/h.
How much does the rear linkage of the Cnh Case IH Farmall 85C lift?
The rear linkage lifts 4,400 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Cnh Case IH Farmall 85C?
4,241 mm × 2,495 mm.
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.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- 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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