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 | |
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J.I. Case 885 Transmission | |
12-speed partially synchronized | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |