The Case IH 485XL tractor engine horsepower is 52 hp | 38.8 kW, and PTO horsepower is 41 hp | 30.6 kW.
Engine HP52 hp | 38.8 kW
PTO HP41 hp | 30.6 kW
PTO Transfer78.8%
Torque134.2 lb-ft | 182.0 Nm
Displacement179 ci | 2.9 L
Case IH 485XL Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
52 hp | 38.8 kW
PTO horsepower claimed
41 hp | 30.6 kW
Case IH 485XL Useful Horsepower Calculations
PTO-to-engine power transfer
78.8% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Engine size per PTO horsepower
4.4 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter
14.1 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower
3.4 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter
17.9 engine hp per L
Torque per PTO horsepower
3.3 lb-ft per PTO hp
Rated speed per PTO horsepower
53.2 rpm per PTO hp
Case IH 485XL Engine Specs
Displacement
179 ci | 2.9 L
Bore and stroke
3.88×5.06 inches | 99 x 129 mm
Compression
15:1
Rated RPM
2180
Torque
134.2 lb-ft | 182.0 Nm
Torque RPM
1400
Case IH 485XL Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Idle RPM
815-2180
Case IH 485XL Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
52 hp
Average
80 hp
Low
45 hp
High
120 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
41 hp
Average
65 hp
Low
35 hp
High
105 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
179 ci
Average
260 ci
Low
150 ci
High
380 ci
Torque comparison
This model
134.2 lb-ft
Average
240 lb-ft
Low
120 lb-ft
High
420 lb-ft
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,180 rpm
Average
2,200 rpm
Low
1,800 rpm
High
2,700 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
4.4 ci/hp
Average
3.5 ci/hp
Low
2.2 ci/hp
High
5.8 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Case IH 485XL Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Case IH 485XL have?
The listed engine output is 52 hp, below the 80 hp benchmark average. That is a lower-power result, so the smarter match is lighter implements and jobs that do not demand more than about 52 hp.
How much PTO horsepower does the Case IH 485XL have?
The listed PTO output is 41 hp, below the 65 hp benchmark average. For real use, size PTO implements below or near 41 hp rather than using a bigger engine-horsepower number.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Case IH 485XL?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 78.8%, from 52 engine hp to 41 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How big is the Case IH 485XL engine?
The engine displacement is 179 ci, below the 260 ci benchmark average. Smaller displacement usually means less engine size behind each horsepower number.
Is the Case IH 485XL engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 4.4 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 179 ci and 41 PTO hp. That points to a larger-displacement, lower-stress style setup.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Case IH 485XL make?
The output density is about 14.1 PTO hp per liter, using 41 PTO hp and 2.9 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
How much torque does the Case IH 485XL have?
The listed torque is 134.2 lb-ft, below the 240 lb-ft benchmark average. With 134.2 lb-ft listed, gearing matters more when the tractor is loaded hard.
Does the Case IH 485XL have good torque for its PTO horsepower?
The torque-to-PTO-power figure is about 3.3 lb-ft per PTO hp, using 134.2 lb-ft and 41 PTO hp. A higher number usually points to a slower, gruntier working feel.
What rpm is the Case IH 485XL rated at?
The rated speed is 2,180 rpm, close to the 2,200 rpm benchmark average. The 2,180 rpm figure is around normal for this class.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
