HEAD-TO-HEAD EQUIPMENT SHOWDOWN

CaseIH CS 86 vs County 944

Specification differential, power-to-weight analysis, hydraulic benchmarks, and equipment decision guidance.

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CaseIH
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CaseIH CS 86

Category: Farm

CaseIH CS 86
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Power86 HP
Weight8,708lbs
Pump Flow13.2gpm
County

County 944

Category: Farm

County 944
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Power95 HP
Weight8,839lbs
Pump Flow6gpm

Decisive Performance Differentials

  • County 944 provides +131 lbs more unballasted traction mass
  • CaseIH CS 86 provides +7.2 gpm higher base hydraulic flow (+120%)

Multi-Axis Capability Radar

Normalized 5-pillar operational benchmark comparison

CaseIH CS 86
County 944
Engine PowerBallast MassHydraulicsDisplacementGear Versatility
Engine PowerRated Horsepower
86 HPvs95 HP
Ballast MassOperating Weight
8,708 lbsvs8,839 lbs
HydraulicsStandard Flow
13.2 gpmvs6 gpm
DisplacementEngine Liters
4.4 Lvs4.2 L
Gear VersatilitySpeeds / Range
32F / 16Rvs8F / 2R
FIELD PROVEN FOOTAGE SHOOTOUT

Dual Field Action & Powertrain Sound

Side-by-side operational field footage verified with computer vision & acoustic audits.

VLM Visual & Audio Audited
CaseIH CS 86
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County 944
1974 Ford County 944 AWD 4.2 Litre 4-Cyl Diesel Tractor
1974 Ford County 944 AWD 4.2 Litre 4-Cyl Diesel Tractor
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Head-to-Head Specification Differential

Side-by-side technical parameters with calculated delta advantage & percent differentials

SpecificationCaseIH CS 86County 944Advantage Delta
Power & Output
Rated Engine Horsepower
86 HP
95 HP
-
PTO Horsepower (Tested)
78.9 HP
N/A
-
Traction Density Ratio
9.9 HP/1k lbs
10.8 HP/1k lbs
10.8 vs 9.9 HP / 1,000 lb (higher transport agility)
Dimensions & Weight
Base Operating Weight
8,708 lbs
8,839 lbs
+1.5%+131 lbs heavier
Engine Specs
Displacement
4.4 L
4.2 L
+0.2L larger displacement
Cylinders
4 Cylinders
4 Cylinders
-
Hydraulics & Implements
Standard Hydraulic Pump Flow
13.2 gpm
6 gpm
+120%+7.2 gpm flow
3-Point Hitch Category
Category II
Category II
-
Chassis & Drivetrain
Drive Configuration
4WD
4WD
-
Transmission System
synchronized
Mechanical / PowerShift
-
✓Specifications independently cross-referenced with official OECD & Nebraska test codes.
Official Engineering Test Reports

Buyer Decision Export Tools

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AI MATCHUP ARBITER & FIELD WORKLOAD ADVISOR

Operational Field Verdict Matrix

Algorithmic suitability assessment cross-referencing Nebraska draft tests against four agricultural workloads.

Real-time Engineering Synthesis

Primary Tillage & Deep Chisel Plowing

County Recommended

County commands superior frame weight (+131 lbs) for continuous draft traction in heavy gumbo soils.

Tractive efficiency in heavy soil depends heavily on static axle load rather than pure unballasted horsepower.

Large-Scale Air Seeding & Hydraulic Drills

CaseIH Recommended

CaseIH offers continuous high-capacity hydraulic flow (13.2 gpm, +7.2 gpm advantage), effortlessly sustaining fan motors and down-pressure circuits simultaneously.

Variable-rate air carts require independent remote valve pressure regulation without starving steering hydraulics.

Road Hauling & Grain Cart Chase Duty

County Recommended

County 944 offers superior 10.75 HP/1,000 lb agility, reducing road fuel overhead on rapid grain bin transit cycles.

Higher agility power-to-weight ratios dramatically improve turnaround times during peak harvesting windows.

Soil Compaction & Wet Ground Flotation

Equivalent Footprint

Both machines present equivalent static chassis footprints within 3% tolerance.

Preserving soil porosity and preventing hardpan buildup saves diesel fuel in subsequent years.
Fleet Manager Recommendation

Select CaseIH CS 86 for superior hydraulic flow capacity across evaluated field tasks.

Evidence Coverage85%Empirical Spec Depth

Decision Analysis & Editorial Verdict

Engine Decision Verdict

CaseIH CS 86 holds the specification advantage across verified metrics. For heavy field draft tasks, evaluate CS 86; for operations sensitive to operating costs or implement compatibility, County 944 remains a direct benchmark contender.

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COMMERCIAL MACHINERY DECISION TOOL

Equipment Financing & Monthly Payment Estimator

Model cash flows, estimated installment burdens, and financing differentials for agricultural leases or loans.

Zero Credit Impact Estimate
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Financed: $60,000 after down payment
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Financed: $60,000 after down payment
Down Payment20%
0%20% (Standard)50%
Annual APR5.99%
Financing Term Duration (Months)
Estimated Monthly Payment Differential
CaseIH CS 86$1,160 /mo
60 payments$69,600 total
County 944$1,160 /mo
60 payments$69,600 total
Estimated Monthly Delta:$0 /mo savings

*Indicative estimates based on standard Tier-1 agricultural commercial rates. Taxes, freight, attachments, and insurance not included.

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