Case IH 885XL Coolant Capacity (15.9 gal)

Quick answer:

The Case IH 885XL tractor cooling system capacity is 15.9 gal | 60.2 L, coolant type is ethylene glycol-based coolant, and coolant change interval is every 2,000 hours or 2 years.

Case IH 885XL Coolant Capacity Details

Cooling system capacity 15.9 gal | 60.2 L
Coolant type Ethylene glycol-based coolant
Coolant change interval Every 2,000 hours or 2 years
Coolant mixture ratio 50/50 antifreeze and water
Radiator cap pressure 13 psi | 90 kPa

Coolant Capacity Comparison Chart

Coolant Capacity Comparison

This model

15.9 gal

Average

5.5 gal

Low

3 gal

High

9 gal

Benchmarks use practical low, average and high coolant-capacity ranges for the utility tractor category. Use the exact tractor manual before buying coolant.

Case IH 885XL Extra Coolant Notes

Engine horsepower 83 hp | 61.9 kW
Engine displacement 4.4 L | 268 cu in
Capacity note For the Case IH 885XL, the listed cooling system capacity is 15.9 gal | 60.2 L. Buy slightly more coolant than the exact capacity so you have enough for topping off after air burps out.
Mixture note 50/50 antifreeze and water.
Radiator cap note The radiator cap pressure listed for the Case IH 885XL is 13 psi | 90 kPa. Do not replace it with a random cap unless the pressure rating matches.
Refill note Refill slowly, run the tractor until warm with the heater circuit open if fitted, let it cool, then recheck the coolant level. Never remove a hot radiator cap under pressure.

Case IH 885XL Coolant FAQs

How much coolant does a Case IH 885XL take?

The Case IH 885XL takes 15.9 gal | 60.2 L of coolant. That is well above the normal utility tractor benchmark shown here, so treat it as a full cooling-system service job, not a quick top-up.

Is 15.9 gal | 60.2 L a lot of coolant for a Case IH 885XL?

Yes. For this tractor category, 15.9 gal | 60.2 L is well above normal. This is the sort of refill where you want all coolant on hand before draining, because stopping halfway through the job is annoying and messy.

How many coolant jugs do I need for a Case IH 885XL?

Do not underestimate this refill. A 15.9 gal | 60.2 L system needs about 16 one-gallon containers if you are using premixed coolant. If using concentrate at a 50/50 mix, plan on about 8 gal of concentrate and 8 gal of distilled water. In metric terms, that is roughly 13 x 5 L containers for a full premix refill.

What coolant should I use in a Case IH 885XL?

The listed coolant is ethylene glycol-based coolant. Ethylene glycol tells you the base coolant, but the additive package still matters on diesel engines, so match the manual or an approved equivalent. The listed mix is 50/50 antifreeze and water, so do not run straight water except as a short emergency move.

How much concentrate and water does a Case IH 885XL need?

With the listed 50/50 antifreeze and water mix, a full 15.9 gal | 60.2 L refill works out to about 8 gal of antifreeze concentrate and 8 gal of distilled water. If using premix, do not add extra water unless the product label says to.

Can I use a different radiator cap on a Case IH 885XL?

The listed cap pressure is 13 psi | 90 kPa. That higher-pressure cap helps raise the boiling point, but only if the radiator neck, hoses and overflow path are in good shape. A weak cap or damaged seat can still cause coolant loss.

Official information note

Mistakes do happen. Coolant specs can change by year, engine, market, radiator option and coolant chemistry. Check the operator manual, parts book and official caseih.com website before draining, flushing or refilling the cooling system.