CaseIH 1494 vs Kubota MD87
Side-by-side specs comparison
Verdict by the numbers
- The CaseIH 1494 and the Kubota MD87 deliver the same power: 85 HP.
- The Kubota MD87 is the more recent model: production started in 1995, versus 1983 for the CaseIH 1494.
- The CaseIH 1494 offers a higher rear lift capacity: 2434 kg versus 2034 kg.
Full specs comparison
| CaseIH 1494 | Kubota MD87 | |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Production years | 1983–1988 | 1995–2001 |
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Displacement | 3.6 L | 4.7 L |
| Weight | — | 3 089 kg |
| Drive | 2WD or 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission | Synchronized | Partial power shift |
| Gears (fwd/rev) | 12 / 4 | — |
| Rear lift capacity | 2 434 kg | 2 034 kg |
| Wheelbase | 224 cm | 230 cm |
| Length | 374 cm | 388 cm |
| Cab | Yes | Yes |