J.I. Case 4490 vs Massey Ferguson MF 1505
7 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because they were not built in overlapping years (1979–1983; 1975–1977). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
7 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 4490 | MF 1505 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 207.2 hp | 182.6 hp | +13% 4490 |
| Engine declared | CASE A-504 BDT | Caterpillar 3208-V8 | differs |
| Displacement declared | 8.26 L | 10.42 L | +26% MF 1505 |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 400 lb·ft · 542 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Hydraulically-actuated wet disc clutch | Pedal operated dry Borg & Beck single disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 24.0 gpm · 90.8 L/min | 25.0 gpm · 94.6 L/min | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 11,001 lb · 4,990 kg | 10,141 lb · 4,600 kg | +8% 4490 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 20,840 lb · 9,453 kg | 20,723 lb · 9,400 kg | — |
| Maximum permissible mass declared | — | 25,133 lb · 11,400 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm | 120.1 in · 3,050 mm | +18% MF 1505 |
| Length declared | 232.0 in · 5,893 mm | 244.1 in · 6,200 mm | — |
| Width declared | 96.0 in · 2,438 mm | 98.4 in · 2,500 mm | — |
| Height declared | — | 131.1 in · 3,330 mm | — |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.0 in · 457 mm | 15.0 in · 380 mm | +20% 4490 |
| Fuel tank declared | 512.5 qt · 485.0 L | 479.7 qt · 454 L | +7% 4490 |
J.I. Case 4490 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4490”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1370”
Massey Ferguson MF 1505 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Massey Ferguson MF 1505”