The Case IH 485 tractor hydraulic capacity is 9 gal | 34.1 L, hydraulic type is open center, and valves/remotes are listed as 1 or 2.
Case IH 485 Hydraulic Capacity & Flow Specs
| Hydraulic type | open center |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic capacity | 9 gal | 34.1 L |
| Optional pump flow | 15.9 gpm | 60.2 lpm | 17 gpm (Optional) | 64.3 lpm |
| Hydraulic valves | 1 or 2 |
Case IH 485 Hitch, Remote & Lift Specs
| Rear hitch type | I,II |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 2,338 lbs | 1060 kg |
Case IH 485 Useful Hydraulic Calculations
| Rear lift per hydraulic gallon | 259.8 lb per gal |
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Case IH 485 Hydraulic Comparison Charts
Hydraulic capacity comparison
Rear lift comparison
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility and row-crop tractor category. These are comparison guides only; use the operator manual and exact tractor configuration before buying parts, oil, loaders or hydraulic implements.
Case IH 485 Steering, Brakes & Mechanical Hydraulic Notes
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
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Case IH 485 Hydraulic Capacity FAQ
Is the Case IH 485 hydraulic capacity big or small for its size?
The Case IH 485 lists 9 gal | 34.1 L of hydraulic capacity, which is below the 18 gal benchmark for this group. Real talk: that is not automatically bad, but it gives you less oil volume as a heat buffer during loader work, hydraulic motors or long remote use.
What matters most for loader speed on the Case IH 485?
On the Case IH 485, pump/remote flow is not listed here, so loader speed cannot be judged from this page alone and 2,338 lb listed lift is the number to watch for implement weight. You need the pump-flow or remote-flow spec to judge speed; pressure and lift only tell you force/capacity.
How do you judge hydraulic implement fit on the Case IH 485?
For implement matching, the useful checks are 2,338 lb listed lift, 1 or 2 remote/valve listing, and I,II hitch. That combination is best kept realistic on heavy rear implements and has less oil volume to absorb heat during long hydraulic jobs, so match the implement by hydraulic demand, hitch category and actual tractor setup rather than model name alone.
Is the Case IH 485 rear lift capacity strong?
The listed lift figure is 2,338 lbs | 1060 kg, below the 7,000 lb benchmark. Keep rear implements realistic and pay attention to weight carried behind the lift points.
Are the Case IH 485 hydraulic remotes enough?
The Case IH 485 remote/valve listing is 1 or 2. Because that wording may be optional or configuration-dependent, treat it as a setup check before buying an implement that needs rear hydraulic outlets.
Will the Case IH 485 hydraulics handle long hydraulic jobs?
The useful heat clues are 9 gal of hydraulic capacity. Pump flow is not listed here, so heat risk cannot be judged from oil volume alone. Duty cycle, cooler condition, oil level and implement demand still matter.
What do the Case IH 485 hitch hydraulic specs mean?
The hitch-side hydraulic clues are that rear hitch type is I,II and listed lift is 2,338 lbs | 1060 kg. Hitch category gets the implement connected and lift capacity gets it raised; pump flow still needs checking separately if cylinder speed matters.
What hydraulic system does the Case IH 485 use?
The hydraulic system is listed as open center. The system type tells you how the hydraulics are arranged; the flow and pressure numbers tell you more about real-world speed and force.
What should you check before servicing the Case IH 485 hydraulics?
For service planning, the oil-volume figure is 9 gal | 34.1 L and the system is listed as open center. Use the dipstick or sight glass and the operator manual as the final source before servicing.
Hydraulic capacity, pressure, flow, valves, remotes and lift specs can vary by year, market, transmission, pump option, loader package and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, hydraulic oil dipstick/sight glass, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying hydraulic oil, servicing the system or sizing hydraulic implements.
