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CaseIH 385 Tractor Specs (1985-1990)

CaseIH 385 tractor specs for 1985-1990: 43 hp, a 2.5 L engine, independent 540 PTO, open-center hydraulics, serial starts and capacities.

CaseIH 385 Overview

CaseIH 385 tractor in a rural farm setting.

The CaseIH 385 was built from 1985 to 1990 with a 155 ci (2.5 L) engine rated at 43 hp (32.1 kW) and 2,200 rpm. It has an independent 540 rear PTO, a Category II/I hitch rated for 2,158 lb at 24 inches, and an open-center hydraulic system with 14.3 gpm total flow. The 20 gal fuel capacity, 8 qt engine-oil figure, and 9 gal hydraulic capacity give owners useful baseline checks.

Years1985-1990
Engine155 ci 2.5 L
Rear PTO540

CaseIH 385 Quick Answers

  • YearsCaseIH built the 385 from 1985 through 1990.
  • EngineThe engine is 155 ci (2.5 L), rated at 43 hp and 2,200 rpm.
  • PTOThe 385 has an independent rear PTO listed at 540 rpm.
  • HydraulicsThe open-center system is listed at 2,500 psi with 14.3 gpm total flow.

Engine and Power

Engine records cover the 155 ci displacement, 43 hp (32.1 kW) rating, and 2,200 rpm speed.

Diesel engine

Displacement155 ci 2.5 L
Rated Rpm2200
Engine Oil Capacity8 qts 7.6 L
Coolant Capacity12 qts 11.4 L

Manufacture years

1985-1990

Engine

43 hp 32.1 kW

PTO and Hitch

The independent 540 PTO is paired with a Category II/I hitch rated for 2,158 lb at 24 inches.

Rear PTO

independent

Rear PTO type

540

Rear hitch

II/I

Rear lift at 24 inches

2,158 lbs 978 kg

Hydraulics

The open-center hydraulic system is listed with 2,500 psi pressure, 14.3 gpm total flow, and 0 to 2 valves.

Type

open center

Capacity

9 gal 34.1 L

Pressure

2500 psi 172.4 bar

Total flow

14.3 gpm 54.1 lpm

Valves

0 to 2

Fluids, Battery, and Service Facts

Service figures include 20 gal of fuel, 8 qts of engine oil, 12 qts of coolant, and 9 gal of hydraulic capacity.

Fuel tank

20 gal 75.7 L

Hydraulic system

9 gal 34.1 L

Accuracy Note

Tractor specifications can vary by year, region, factory configuration, installed equipment, and later repairs. Match serial range, engine, transmission, PTO setup, and model code before ordering parts or doing service work.