- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Compact
- No lab test on file
- 1981–1990
It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. It was ranked on an engine power figure whose source does not say gross or net. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
International Harvester 485 specs: hp, weight, years
INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-179 three-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 51.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
51.2 hp
38.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 485 (XL)”, 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
- 5,622 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 12.4 gpm
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
International Harvester 485 specs: key facts
The International Harvester 485 was built from 1981 to 1990.
The International Harvester 485 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 38.2 kW (51.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The International Harvester 485 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The International Harvester 485 has a INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-179 engine, a 3-cylinder 2.93 L diesel unit.Source 2
The International Harvester 485 weighs 2,550 kg (5,622 lb) unladen.
The International Harvester 485 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the International Harvester 485 delivers 46.9 L/min (12.4 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 485 (XL)”
How does the 485 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 46.9 L/min is high for its class — 72% above the median of 27.3 L/min across the 254 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 112 L fuel tank is high for its class — 75% above the median of 64 L across the 294 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 317 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 485 have?
The only figure for the 485 is 51.2 hp (38.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 485 (XL)”
What engine is in a 485?
A 485 has an INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-179, a 3-cylinder 2.93 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | INTERNATIONAL-HARVESTER D-179Source 2 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 3, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 179.0 ci · 2.93 LSource 2 |
| Max torque | 131 lb·ft · 177 N·m @ 1,600 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection method |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 485 (XL)”
How much will a 485 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 485 are below.
| Pump flow | 12.4 gpm · 46.9 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, 540/1000 rpm @ 1,936 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 485 (XL)”
What transmission does a 485 have?
Transmission specifications for the 485 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated dry Laycock single-disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated wet disc brake acting on planetary shafts as individual wheel brake |
| Steering | Hydrostatic Danfoss steering |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph · 25 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 485 (XL)”
How much does a 485 weigh?
A 485 weighs 5,622 lb (2,550 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 5,622 lb · 2,550 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 84.6 in · 2,150 mm |
| Length | 141.3 in · 3,590 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in · 1,850 mm |
| Height | 98.8 in · 2,510 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.9 in · 480 mm |
| Front track | 52.0–80.0 in · 1,321–2,033 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–76.0 in · 1,321–1,930 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.1 ft · 3.37 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 485 (XL)”
What oil does a 485 take, and how much?
A 485 engine takes 6.9 qt (6.5 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 6.9 qt · 6.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 485 (XL)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 35.9 qt · 34.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 485 (XL)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 36.0 qt · 34.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 485 (XL)” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 11.8 qt · 11.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 485 (XL)” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 485?
Within 10% of its 51.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Hürlimann H-350 (A)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1982–1986Side by side with the 485 →
- SAME Condor (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1982Side by side with the 485 →
- CASE-INTERNATIONAL 485 (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1990Side by side with the 485 →
- Hürlimann T-5100 (A)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1978Side by side with the 485 →
- Hürlimann T-5200 (A)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1977–1979Side by side with the 485 →
- CASE-INTERNATIONAL 495 (DT)51.2 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1993Side by side with the 485 →
Common questions about the International Harvester 485
Is a 485 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The International Harvester 485 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 485 have?
A 485 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “McCormick 523”; and Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 485 (XL)”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: IHC 485 (XL) — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118654 · revision 1031455. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: McCormick 523 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-118107 · revision 1059859. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document