Note: the J.I. Case model 885 is the same as the David Brown 885. The following data is from the 885 listing. |
| Production | |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Utility tractor | |
| Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
| Original price | $7,400 (1976) |
| J.I. Case 885 Engines | |
| David Brown 2.7L 3-cyl diesel | |
| David Brown 2.4L 3-cyl gasoline | |
| J.I. Case 885 Transmission | |
| 12-speed partially synchronized | |
| J.I. Case 885 Power | |
| Engine (net) | 47.3 hp 35.3 kW |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 37 hp 27.6 kW |
| PTO (claimed) | 43 hp 32.1 kW |
| Drawbar (tested) | 36.56 hp 27.3 kW |
| PTO (tested) | 43.20 hp 32.2 kW |
| Mechanical | |
| Two-wheel drive | |
| Steering | manual |
|   | hydrostatic power (optional) |
| Differential mechanical drum brakes | |
| Cab optional. | |
| Photos | |
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| Capacity | |
| Fuel | 12.7 gal 48.1 L |
| Hydraulic system | 6 gal 22.7 L |
| Hydraulics | |
| Type | open |
| Capacity | 6 gal 22.7 L |
| Pressure | 2000 psi 137.9 bar |
| Total flow | 7.4 gpm 28.0 lpm |
| Tractor hitch | |
| Rear Type | I, II |
| Rear lift | 1,800 lbs (recommended) 816 kg |
|   | 3,450 lbs (max) 1564 kg |
| Power Take-off (PTO) | |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
| Dimensions & Tires | |
| Wheelbase | 77 inches 195 cm |
| Weight | 4,265 lbs 1934 kg |
| Front tire | 6.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 14.9-28 |
| 885 Serial Numbers | |
| Location: | On the right front side of the frame |
| 1971 | 620001 |
| 1972 | 620336 |
| 1973 | 624731 |
| 1974 | 630611 |
| 1975 | 634830 |
| 1976 | 11000001 |
| 1977 | 11005148 |
| 1978 | 11011088 |
| 1979 | 11015095 |
| 1980 | 11019389 |
FAQ: How to read a serial number table. | |
| Electrical | |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Battery AH | 86 |
| References | |
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| 1975 Spring Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case | |
| Time-saving experts published in 1975, by J.I. Case | |
| "Specializing" for Specialists published in 1978, by J.I. Case | |
| Specialization... the payoff in farming published in 1980, by J.I. Case | |
| The new look in farm power published in 1981, by J.I. Case |
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| Updated on July 16, 2022 |