- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1985–1990
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
CASE-INTERNATIONAL 885 (DT) specs: hp, weight, years
IHC D-268 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 82 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
82 hp
61 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 885”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 6,645 lb
- 3-point lift
- 5,170 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
CASE-INTERNATIONAL 885 (DT) specs: key facts
The CASE-INTERNATIONAL 885 (DT) was built from 1985 to 1990.
The CASE-INTERNATIONAL 885 (DT) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 61 kW (82 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The CASE-INTERNATIONAL 885 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The CASE-INTERNATIONAL 885 (DT) has a IHC D-268 engine, a 4-cylinder 4.39 L diesel unit.Source 1
The CASE-INTERNATIONAL 885 (DT) weighs 3,014 kg (6,645 lb) unladen.
The CASE-INTERNATIONAL 885 (DT) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm / 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the CASE-INTERNATIONAL 885 (DT) lifts 2,345 kg (5,170 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 885”
How does the 885 (DT) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Eight forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 12 across the 412 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 423 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does an 885 (DT) have?
The only figure for the 885 (DT) is 82 hp (61 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 885”
What engine is in an 885 (DT)?
An 885 (DT) has an IHC D-268, a 4-cylinder 4.39 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | IHC D-268 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 267.8 ci · 4.39 L |
| Max torque | 218 lb·ft · 296 N·m @ 1,300 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 4230”
How much will an 885 (DT) lift?
An 885 (DT) lifts 5,170 lb (2,345 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Pressure | 2,698 psi · 186 bar |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 5,170 lb · 2,345 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm / 1000 rpm @ 2,141 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 885”
What transmission does an 885 (DT) have?
Transmission specifications for the 885 (DT) are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated wet disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 885”
How much does an 885 (DT) weigh?
An 885 (DT) weighs 6,645 lb (3,014 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,645 lb · 3,014 kgDT: 3,234 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 88.0 in · 2,235 mmDT: 2,164 |
| Length | 125.2 in · 3,180 mm |
| Width | 69.3–89.0 in · 1,760–2,260 mm |
| Height | 94.5 in · 2,400 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.1 in · 460 mmDT: 345 |
| Front track | 56.0–77.0 in · 1,422–1,956 mmDT: 1,365-1,825 |
| Rear track | 56.3–76.0 in · 1,430–1,930 mm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 885”
What oil does an 885 (DT) take, and how much?
An 885 (DT) engine takes 10.0 qt (9.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 10.0 qt · 9.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 885” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 36.0 qt · 34.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 885” · single source, not independently verified |
| Front axle | 4.8 qt · 4.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 885” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 14.5 qt · 13.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 885” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 885 (DT)?
Within 10% of its 82 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- VALMET 705/705-482 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1989Side by side with the 885 (DT) →
- VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 70582 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1986Side by side with the 885 (DT) →
- SAME Mercury 85 Export (DT)82 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1985Side by side with the 885 (DT) →
- CASE-INTERNATIONAL 895 (DT)82 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1993Side by side with the 885 (DT) →
- David Brown 1490 (A)82 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1984Side by side with the 885 (DT) →
- J.I. Case 1490 (DT)82 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1984Side by side with the 885 (DT) →
Common questions about the CASE-INTERNATIONAL 885 (DT)
Is an 885 (DT) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The CASE-INTERNATIONAL 885 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does an 885 (DT) have?
An 885 (DT) has a independent 540 rpm / 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 885”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case-IH 4230”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH 4230 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-27261 · revision 1030780. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case-IH 885 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115471 · revision 998432. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document