• 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

Illustration of the 1984–1985 J.I. Case 4494, a 191 hp farm tractor, a drawing generated from its specification record
Illustration — not a photograph

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.

Engine, claimed (gross/net not stated)
191.4 hp

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.

Engine — 4494 engine specifications
Make & modelCASE A-504 BDT
Cylinders6, liquid-cooledSource 2
Displacement504.2 ci · 8.26 L
Max torque560 lb·ft · 759 N·m @ 1,650 rpmSource 2
Electrical system12 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.

Hydraulics & PTO — 4494 hydraulics and PTO specifications
Pump flow15.5 gpm · 58.7 L/min
Hitch categoryCategory 3
Rear PTOIndependent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494”

What transmission does a 4494 have?

Transmission specifications for the 4494 are below.

Transmission — 4494 transmission specifications
ClutchHydraulically operated wet disc clutch
BrakesPedal-operated hydraulic disc brake acting on the differential side shafts
SteeringHydraulic front and electrohydraulic rear steering
Top speed18.6 mph · 30 km/h

Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494”

How much does a 4494 weigh?

A 4494 weighs 20,840 lb (9,453 kg) unladen.

Weights & dimensions — 4494 weights and dimensions
Unladen weight20,840 lb · 9,453 kg
Wheelbase102.0 in · 2,591 mm
Length225.0 in · 5,715 mm
Width96.0 in · 2,438 mm
Height125.0 in · 3,175 mm
Ground clearance18.0 in · 457 mm
Front track74.0–123.0 in · 1,880–3,124 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives
Rear track74.0–123.0 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.

4494 fluid capacities, grades and service intervals
SystemCapacity
Engine oil24.0 qt · 22.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494” · single source, not independently verified
Hydraulic62.0 qt · 58.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4494” · single source, not independently verified
Cooling system48.0 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.

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 checked

14 SEP 2026

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Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution

  1. Traktorenlexikon: Case 1370 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115351 · revision 989867. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
  2. Traktorenlexikon: Case 4494 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115449 · revision 989891. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document