- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1984–1985
- 872 built
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 4894 specs: hp, weight, years
SAAB-SCANIA 11-L six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 296.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
296.0 hp
220.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4894”, 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
- 25,750 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 24.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
J.I. Case 4894 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 4894 was built from 1984 to 1985.
The J.I. Case 4894 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 220.7 kW (296.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 4894 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The J.I. Case 4894 has a SAAB-SCANIA 11-L engine, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel unit.Source 1
The J.I. Case 4894 weighs 11,680 kg (25,750 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 4894 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 4894 delivers 90.8 L/min (24.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4894”
How does the 4894 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 25% below the median of 16 across the 37 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 44 tractors within 10% of its power, 32% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 44 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 4894 have?
The only figure for the 4894 is 296.0 hp (220.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4894”
What engine is in a 4894?
A 4894 has a SAAB-SCANIA 11-L, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SAAB-SCANIA 11-LSource 1 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 1 |
| Displacement | 504.2 ci · 8.26 LSource 1 |
| Max torque | 845 lb·ft · 1,146 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4894”
How much will a 4894 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 4894 are below.
| Pump flow | 24.0 gpm · 90.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4894”
What transmission does a 4894 have?
Transmission specifications for the 4894 are below.
| Clutch | Hydraulically operated wet disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydraulic front and electro-hydraulic rear steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4894”
How much does a 4894 weigh?
A 4894 weighs 25,750 lb (11,680 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 25,750 lb · 11,680 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in · 2,794 mm |
| Length | 243.0 in · 6,172 mm |
| Width | 99.0 in · 2,515 mm |
| Height | 125.0 in · 3,175 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.0 in · 457 mm |
| Front track | 76.0–140.0 in · 1,930–3,556 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 76.0–140.0 in · 1,930–3,556 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4894”
What oil does a 4894 take, and how much?
A 4894 engine takes 25.7 qt (24.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 25.7 qt · 24.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4894” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 52.0 qt · 49.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4894” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 44.0 qt · 41.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4894” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 4894?
Within 10% of its 296.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 4890296.0 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1983Side by side with the 4894 →
- Case-IH 9260296.0 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1994Side by side with the 4894 →
- Massey Ferguson 4880302.8 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1986Side by side with the 4894 →
- Schlüter Profi Trac 2500 TVL279.7 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1989Side by side with the 4894 →
- Schlüter Profi Trac 3000 TVL279.7 hp engine, claimed · 1975–1988Side by side with the 4894 →
- Schlüter Profi Trac 3500 TVL315 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1981Side by side with the 4894 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 4894
Is a 4894 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 4894 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 4894 have?
A 4894 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4894”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 4890 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115413 · revision 989879. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 4894 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115451 · revision 989894. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document