Basic Information Identification Make: Case IH Model: 885N Tractor Product Type: Factory Service Repair Manual Format: PDF Download Introduction Market Position Tractor Segment: Utility tractor, likely targeted at small to medium-sized farms, landscaping, and municipal applications, valuing reliability and straightforward operation. Competitive Analysis Competitors: Competed with tractors from manufacturers like Massey Ferguson, John Deere, Ford/New Holland, and Kubota in its class. Key Features Design Philosophy: Emphasized robustness, ease of maintenance, and versatility for a range of agricultural tasks. Likely featured a dependable engine and a functional transmission. Manual Details Coverage Areas General Coverage: Complete official factory service and repair information for the Case IH 885N Tractor. Technical Focus: Maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair, overhaul, and specifications. Page Count Estimated Pages: Hundreds of pages (exact count not specified, but described as 'complete'). Manual Type Type: Factory Service Repair Manual Language Language: English (standard for factory manuals of this era). Format File Format: PDF Manual Coverage Systems Covered Engine: Detailed information on engine removal, installation, disassembly, assembly, inspection, and repair of core components. Fuel System: Coverage of fuel pumps, injectors, filters, lines, and associated troubleshooting and repair procedures. Cooling System: Radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, and fan assembly maintenance and repair. Lubrication System: Oil pump, filter, lubrication passages, and oil pressure troubleshooting. Electrical System: Starter, alternator, battery, wiring diagrams, lighting, ignition system (if applicable to model variant), and troubleshooting. Transmission: Service and repair of the gearbox, clutch, PTO (Power Take-Off) systems, and related components. Hydraulic System: Hydraulic pump, control valve, cylinders, filters, fluid types, and troubleshooting for hitch and auxiliary functions. Steering System: Power steering components, pump, cylinder, and linkage maintenance and repair. Braking System: Brake mechanisms, hydraulic lines, master cylinder, and adjustment procedures. Front Axle And Steering: Front axle components, kingpins, steering linkages, and 2WD/4WD options (if applicable). Rear Axle And Differential: Rear axle housing, differential, final drives, and related maintenance. Operator Station: Seat, controls, dashboard, fenders, and related service points. Hitch And Draft Control: Three-point hitch system, draft control mechanisms, and their adjustments. Procedures Included Routine Maintenance: Engine oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, greasing points, and general inspection schedules. Troubleshooting Guides: Systematic diagnostic procedures for common and uncommon problems across all major systems. Disassembly And Assembly: Step-by-step instructions for removing, inspecting, repairing, and reinstalling major tractor components. Overhaul Procedures: Detailed guides for complete engine, transmission, or hydraulic system overhauls. Adjustment Procedures: Specific instructions for adjusting clutches, brakes, PTO, hitch controls, and engine components. Torque Specifications: Comprehensive list of torque values for critical fasteners throughout the tractor. Special Tools: Identification and usage instructions for specialized tools required for certain repair procedures. Technical Depth Depth: Comprehensive, covering everything from basic maintenance and adjustments to complete engine, transmission, and hydraulic system overhauls and diagnostics. Manual Specifications File Format Digital Format: PDF Print Quality Printability: High-resolution, designed for clear printing of individual pages or the entire document. Binding Type Digital Binding: N/A (Digital download) Paper Type Digital Paper Type: N/A (Digital download) Engine Specifications Primary Engine Engine Make Model: Likely a Case-branded or licensed direct-injection diesel engine. Specific model designation for the 885N would require deeper research into its production era. Common for this size tractor would be a 3-4 cylinder engine. Performance Horsepower Range: Typically in the 70-90 PTO horsepower range for tractors of this size and model designation, though exact figures vary by specific engine option and configuration. Torque Characteristics: Designed for strong low-end torque for pulling implements and PTO-driven machinery. Fuel System Fuel Type: Diesel Injection Type: Direct Injection (common for efficient diesel power in this era). Transmission Standard Gearbox Type: Likely a fully synchronized manual transmission with multiple forward and reverse gears (e.g., 12x12, 16x16, or similar configurations). Optional Powershift Option: Optional powershift or shuttle-shift features might have been available depending on the specific configuration and market. (Requires verification for 885N). Features Pto: Standard PTO (540/1000 RPM, potentially ground speed PTO) with engagement mechanisms detailed in the manual. Dimensions Exterior Wheelbase: Varies by configuration (2WD/4WD) but generally a substantial wheelbase for stability. Weights Operating Weight: Typically in the 6,000-8,000 lbs (2,700-3,600 kg) range, depending on configuration and features. Safety Features Ratings Rollover Protection: Likely offered with ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) as standard or optional, with seatbelt integration. Active Features Brakes: Hydraulic disc brakes (wet or dry) are typical for this class, with emphasis on reliable stopping power. Passive Features Operator Visibility: Designed for good all-around visibility from the operator's station. Technology Features Infotainment Dashboard Features: Basic analog gauges for engine RPM, oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level, and warning lights. May include a tachometer and hour meter. Driver Assistance Transmission Controls: Mechanical levers for gear selection, range selection, and PTO engagement. Power shuttle or electronic controls are less likely on base models. Connectivity Electrical Systems: 12-volt electrical system, with straightforward wiring for lights, starter, and basic instrumentation. Diagnostic capabilities would...
Utility tractor, likely targeted at small to medium-sized farms, landscaping, and municipal applications, valuing reliability and straightforward operation.
Competitive Analysis
Competitors:
Competed with tractors from manufacturers like Massey Ferguson, John Deere, Ford/New Holland, and Kubota in its class.
Key Features
Design Philosophy:
Emphasized robustness, ease of maintenance, and versatility for a range of agricultural tasks. Likely featured a dependable engine and a functional transmission.
Manual Details
Coverage Areas
General Coverage:
Complete official factory service and repair information for the Case IH 885N Tractor.
Technical Focus:
Maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair, overhaul, and specifications.
Page Count
Estimated Pages:
Hundreds of pages (exact count not specified, but described as 'complete').
Manual Type
Type:
Factory Service Repair Manual
Language
Language:
English (standard for factory manuals of this era).
Format
File Format:
PDF
Manual Coverage
Systems Covered
Engine:
Detailed information on engine removal, installation, disassembly, assembly, inspection, and repair of core components.
Fuel System:
Coverage of fuel pumps, injectors, filters, lines, and associated troubleshooting and repair procedures.
Cooling System:
Radiator, water pump, thermostat, hoses, and fan assembly maintenance and repair.
Lubrication System:
Oil pump, filter, lubrication passages, and oil pressure troubleshooting.
Electrical System:
Starter, alternator, battery, wiring diagrams, lighting, ignition system (if applicable to model variant), and troubleshooting.
Transmission:
Service and repair of the gearbox, clutch, PTO (Power Take-Off) systems, and related components.
Hydraulic System:
Hydraulic pump, control valve, cylinders, filters, fluid types, and troubleshooting for hitch and auxiliary functions.
Steering System:
Power steering components, pump, cylinder, and linkage maintenance and repair.
Braking System:
Brake mechanisms, hydraulic lines, master cylinder, and adjustment procedures.
Front Axle And Steering:
Front axle components, kingpins, steering linkages, and 2WD/4WD options (if applicable).
Rear Axle And Differential:
Rear axle housing, differential, final drives, and related maintenance.
Operator Station:
Seat, controls, dashboard, fenders, and related service points.
Hitch And Draft Control:
Three-point hitch system, draft control mechanisms, and their adjustments.
Procedures Included
Routine Maintenance:
Engine oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks, greasing points, and general inspection schedules.
Troubleshooting Guides:
Systematic diagnostic procedures for common and uncommon problems across all major systems.
Disassembly And Assembly:
Step-by-step instructions for removing, inspecting, repairing, and reinstalling major tractor components.
Overhaul Procedures:
Detailed guides for complete engine, transmission, or hydraulic system overhauls.
Adjustment Procedures:
Specific instructions for adjusting clutches, brakes, PTO, hitch controls, and engine components.
Torque Specifications:
Comprehensive list of torque values for critical fasteners throughout the tractor.
Special Tools:
Identification and usage instructions for specialized tools required for certain repair procedures.
Technical Depth
Depth:
Comprehensive, covering everything from basic maintenance and adjustments to complete engine, transmission, and hydraulic system overhauls and diagnostics.
Manual Specifications
File Format
Digital Format:
PDF
Print Quality
Printability:
High-resolution, designed for clear printing of individual pages or the entire document.
Binding Type
Digital Binding:
N/A (Digital download)
Paper Type
Digital Paper Type:
N/A (Digital download)
Engine Specifications
Primary Engine
Engine Make Model:
Likely a Case-branded or licensed direct-injection diesel engine. Specific model designation for the 885N would require deeper research into its production era. Common for this size tractor would be a 3-4 cylinder engine.
Performance
Horsepower Range:
Typically in the 70-90 PTO horsepower range for tractors of this size and model designation, though exact figures vary by specific engine option and configuration.
Torque Characteristics:
Designed for strong low-end torque for pulling implements and PTO-driven machinery.
Fuel System
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Injection Type:
Direct Injection (common for efficient diesel power in this era).
Transmission
Standard
Gearbox Type:
Likely a fully synchronized manual transmission with multiple forward and reverse gears (e.g., 12x12, 16x16, or similar configurations).
Optional
Powershift Option:
Optional powershift or shuttle-shift features might have been available depending on the specific configuration and market. (Requires verification for 885N).
Features
Pto:
Standard PTO (540/1000 RPM, potentially ground speed PTO) with engagement mechanisms detailed in the manual.
Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase:
Varies by configuration (2WD/4WD) but generally a substantial wheelbase for stability.
Weights
Operating Weight:
Typically in the 6,000-8,000 lbs (2,700-3,600 kg) range, depending on configuration and features.
Safety Features
Ratings
Rollover Protection:
Likely offered with ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) as standard or optional, with seatbelt integration.
Active Features
Brakes:
Hydraulic disc brakes (wet or dry) are typical for this class, with emphasis on reliable stopping power.
Passive Features
Operator Visibility:
Designed for good all-around visibility from the operator's station.
Technology Features
Infotainment
Dashboard Features:
Basic analog gauges for engine RPM, oil pressure, coolant temperature, fuel level, and warning lights. May include a tachometer and hour meter.
Driver Assistance
Transmission Controls:
Mechanical levers for gear selection, range selection, and PTO engagement. Power shuttle or electronic controls are less likely on base models.
Connectivity
Electrical Systems:
12-volt electrical system, with straightforward wiring for lights, starter, and basic instrumentation. Diagnostic capabilities would be mechanical or basic electrical testing.
Maintenance
Service Intervals
Engine Oil Change:
Typically every 250-500 operating hours, depending on load and operating conditions. Manual will specify exact interval and oil type.
Hydraulic Fluid Change:
Usually around 500-1000 operating hours, with filter replacement at more frequent intervals.
Air Filter Service:
Checked at daily/weekly intervals, replaced as needed based on operating environment.
Fluid Specifications
Engine Oil Type:
API Service Category CD or CE, SAE 15W-40 or 10W-30 depending on ambient temperature. Manual to confirm specific Case IH or CNH specification.
Hydraulic Oil Type:
CNH Hy-Tran Plus, or equivalent UTF (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil) meeting Case specifications. Manual will specify exact type and viscosity.
Coolant Type:
Ethylene glycol based coolant with appropriate anti-corrosion additives. 50/50 mix with deionized water. Manual will specify concentration and type.
Known Issues
Common Wear Items:
Wear on PTO clutch packs, hydraulic pump wear due to contamination, front axle kingpin wear, and potential electrical connection issues are common in tractors of this age.
Engine Considerations:
Depending on the specific engine fitted, issues like injector pump calibration, valve adjustments, and turbocharger wear (if equipped) can arise.
Vehicle History
Brand Heritage
Manufacturer Legacy:
Case IH, a descendant of J.I. Case Company, has a long and storied history in agricultural machinery, known for building robust and durable equipment.
Model Evolution
Production Era:
The 885N likely belongs to a series of utility tractors from the late 1980s to early 1990s, following earlier Case models. (Specific year range requires confirmation based on chassis serial numbers).
Production
Manufacturing Locations:
Likely manufactured in Case IH's North American or European tractor plants, depending on the target market.
Awards & Recognition
Recognitions
Historical Performance:
Case IH tractors of this era were generally well-regarded for their durability and power, earning a reputation for being workhorses in the agricultural sector. Specific awards for the 885N model are not readily available but it would have competed in an established market.
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