Case - IH 85
Clutch fluid capacity & service interval
Case - IH 85 uses clutch fluid with a capacity of 0,3 liter. The service interval for fluid changes is 200 hours. The data covers 6 configurations.
The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.
| Type | Specifications |
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| 385, 385 L (1985-1991) |
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| 485, 485 XL (1985-1991) |
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| 585, 585 XL (1985-1991) |
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| 685, 685 XL (1985-1991) |
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| 785, 785 XL (1985-1991) |
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| 885, 885 XL (1985-1991) |
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Additional Notes
- All six models in the Case-IH 85 series — the 385, 485, 585, 685, 785, and 885, along with their respective XL variants — share an identical clutch fluid capacity of 0.3 liter across the 1985-1991 production span.
- A 0.3 liter capacity is a relatively small reservoir volume, consistent with a self-contained hydraulic clutch actuation circuit rather than a shared or integrated hydraulic system with larger fluid demands.
- Each model carries a hydraulic clutch system designation, meaning clutch engagement and disengagement are controlled through fluid pressure rather than a mechanical linkage alone.
- The 200-hour change interval applies under normal use conditions across all listed configurations, placing fluid renewal on a time-in-operation basis rather than a calendar schedule, which is standard practice for agricultural equipment subject to variable seasonal workloads.
- The uniformity of both the 0.3 liter capacity and the 200-hour interval across the full range — from the smaller 385 to the larger 885 — suggests a common hydraulic clutch assembly design shared throughout the series despite differences in engine displacement and power output between models.