| Production | |
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
| Utility tractor | |
| Original price was $24,100 in 1988 | |
| CaseIH 1494 Engine | |
| Case 3.6L 4-cyl diesel | |
| ROPS Fuel tank | 24 gal 90.8 L |
| Cab Fuel tank | 36 gal 136.3 L |
| CaseIH 1494 Transmissions | |
| 12-speed partially synchronized | |
| 12-speed four-speed power shift | |
| 15-speed creeper | |
| CaseIH 1494 Power | |
| Engine (gross) | 85 hp 63.4 kW |
| Engine (net) | 84 hp 62.6 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 75 hp 55.9 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two- or four-wheel drive | |
| Final drives | bull gear |
| Differential lock | mechanical rear |
| Power steering | |
| Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
| Cab optional with air-conditioning. | |
| Photos | |
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| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open center |
| Pressure | 2475 psi 170.7 bar |
| Valves | 1 to 3 |
| Pump flow | 15.3 gpm 57.9 lpm |
| SCV flow | 6.6 gpm (split flow) 25.0 lpm |
|   | 15.3 gpm (tandem flow) 57.9 lpm |
| Steering flow | 7.7 gpm 29.1 lpm |
| Steering press. | 1885 psi 130.0 bar |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | II |
| Control | top-link draft sensing |
| Rear lift (at ends) | 3600 lbs 1632 kg |
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 3210 lbs 1456 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
| Engine RPM | 540@2050 |
|   | 1000@2050 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 88.5 inches 224 cm |
| Weight | 7380 to 8180 pounds |
| Front tire | 11L-15 |
| 4WD Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| 1494 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | Right side of main frame |
| 1985 | 11517001 |
| 1986 | 11519378 |
| 1987 | 11520410 |
| 1988 | 11521062 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Ground | negative |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Charging amps | 45 |
|   | 65 (heavy duty) |
| Battery CCA | 420 |
|   | 550 (heavy duty) |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 96 |
|   | 128 (heavy duty) |
| References | |
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| 1394-1494 published by CaseIH | |
| Model 1494 General Purpose Tractor published by CaseIH | |
| 1985 Farm Equipment Buyer's Guide published by CaseIH |
| Page information | |
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| This machine's data modified on February 8, 2026 |