- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1984–1985
It sits on the standard-size/high-power boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
J.I. Case 4494 specs: hp, weight, years
CASE A-504 BDT six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 191.4 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
191.4 hp
142.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494”, 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
- 20,840 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 15.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
J.I. Case 4494 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 4494 was built from 1984 to 1985.
The J.I. Case 4494 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 142.7 kW (191.4 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 4494 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The J.I. Case 4494 has a CASE A-504 BDT engine, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel unit.Source 1
The J.I. Case 4494 weighs 9,453 kg (20,840 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 4494 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 4494 delivers 58.7 L/min (15.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494”
How does the 4494 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 18 across the 120 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 9,453 kg is high for its class — 23% above the median of 7,710 kg across the 134 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 134 tractors within 10% of its power, 15% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 134 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 4494 have?
The only figure for the 4494 is 191.4 hp (142.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494”
What engine is in a 4494?
A 4494 has a CASE A-504 BDT, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CASE A-504 BDT |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 504.2 ci · 8.26 L |
| Max torque | 560 lb·ft · 759 N·m @ 1,650 rpmSource 2 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1370”
How much will a 4494 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 4494 are below.
| Pump flow | 15.5 gpm · 58.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494”
What transmission does a 4494 have?
Transmission specifications for the 4494 are below.
| Clutch | Hydraulically operated wet disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic disc brake acting on the differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydraulic front and electrohydraulic rear steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494”
How much does a 4494 weigh?
A 4494 weighs 20,840 lb (9,453 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 20,840 lb · 9,453 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm |
| Length | 225.0 in · 5,715 mm |
| Width | 96.0 in · 2,438 mm |
| Height | 125.0 in · 3,175 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.0 in · 457 mm |
| Front track | 74.0–123.0 in · 1,880–3,124 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 74.0–123.0 in · 1,880–3,124 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494”
What oil does a 4494 take, and how much?
A 4494 engine takes 24.0 qt (22.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 24.0 qt · 22.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494” · single source, not independently verified |
| Hydraulic | 62.0 qt · 58.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 48.0 qt · 45.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 4494?
Within 10% of its 191.4 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Schlüter Euro Trac 1900 HM8192 hp engine, claimed · 1992Side by side with the 4494 →
- WHITE 195192.3 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1992Side by side with the 4494 →
- WHITE 6195192.3 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1999Side by side with the 4494 →
- John Deere 8110192.4 hp engine, claimed · 1999–2002Side by side with the 4494 →
- DEUTZ-ALLIS 9190193.4 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1990Side by side with the 4494 →
- AGCO-ALLIS 9190193.4 hp engine, claimed · 1991–1992Side by side with the 4494 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 4494
Is a 4494 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 4494 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 4494 have?
A 4494 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1370”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 1370 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115351 · revision 989867. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 4494 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115449 · revision 989891. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document