Case IH 85 series
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Case IH 385 (DT): compact four-wheel-drive tractor with a water-cooled 2,525cc three-cylinder diesel, 33.8 kW and 135 Nm of torque
Case IH was formed in 1985 from the merger of J.I. Case and International Harvester's agricultural equipment division. The 85 series covered the manufacturer's lower to mid power range through the 1980s, with compact three-cylinder engines for smaller and medium farms.
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The 385 (DT) carries a water-cooled three-cylinder diesel engine with 2,525 cc of displacement, producing 33.8 kW (46 hp) at 2,200 rpm and delivering 135 Nm of torque. At 3,535 mm long, 1,840 mm wide and with a 2,007 mm wheelbase, the machine weighs 2,582 kg; overall height is 2,380 mm and top speed is 30 km/h.
The DT designation stands for doppia trazione, meaning four-wheel drive. With three cylinders, just over 2.5 litres of displacement and a weight under 2.6 tonnes, the 385 belongs to the class of compact four-wheel-drive tractors used for grassland, yard work and lighter field tasks on smaller farms, where manoeuvrability matters more than high pulling force.
When buying a used 385 (DT), the condition of the front axle and transfer gearbox matters, since both carry heavier loads in the four-wheel-drive version than in a two-wheel-drive model. Also worth checking are the clutch, the tightness of the three-cylinder engine's cooling system, and corrosion on the frame and mudguards, which is common on machines of this build year.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Case IH 385 (DT), Case IH (manufacturer)
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