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Case 885 XL versus the 885 XL super two
- Thread starter Pennine Ploughing
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Courier
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- M62 - M1 - M18 triangle
The difference between new and worn tread would likely make more differenceMakes about .5K quicker on the 12 38s
now that I would call a Tad, but some would argue it was a little more
- Location
- 200 miles N,NW of New York
Well I would like to say thank you for all the contributions to this thread,
And after going to see both tractor, I have bought the 885xl super two, its a fast gearbox so ok
After considering it is the cleanest 30+ year old ex farm tractor I have seen in a while, with a genuine 5500 hours the pedals confirm this, no rust on the cab, tidy in appearance on out side, the cab inside is very clean, no watermarks at all from sun roof, which is unusual, no rips or tears in any of cladding, no holes drilled for brackets etc, down side seat bottom is ripped a little and worn and air con not working due to clutch change, no gass, but can be replaced, outside its had a freshen up, yet seems no rust, all panels are straight, credit to previous owner
All drives as it should, everything working as it should, bleeding handbrake even works,
Downside on outside is tyres perished front more than the backs, but again tyres will be replaced in due time,
Only thing I see missing is front mudguards, so through time it will get them either old genuine ones or some new ones.
It does need odd job done on cosmetics, seat cushion, front top lights, air con etc,
But all in all a very clean tractor and will look good when sorted,
Anyway thanks
And after going to see both tractor, I have bought the 885xl super two, its a fast gearbox so ok
After considering it is the cleanest 30+ year old ex farm tractor I have seen in a while, with a genuine 5500 hours the pedals confirm this, no rust on the cab, tidy in appearance on out side, the cab inside is very clean, no watermarks at all from sun roof, which is unusual, no rips or tears in any of cladding, no holes drilled for brackets etc, down side seat bottom is ripped a little and worn and air con not working due to clutch change, no gass, but can be replaced, outside its had a freshen up, yet seems no rust, all panels are straight, credit to previous owner
All drives as it should, everything working as it should, bleeding handbrake even works,
Downside on outside is tyres perished front more than the backs, but again tyres will be replaced in due time,
Only thing I see missing is front mudguards, so through time it will get them either old genuine ones or some new ones.
It does need odd job done on cosmetics, seat cushion, front top lights, air con etc,
But all in all a very clean tractor and will look good when sorted,
Anyway thanks
Makes about .5K quicker on the 12 38s
now that I would call a Tad, but some would argue it was a little more
Health to wear and if you are looking for a nice set of 95% mitchelin fronts, nice fresh set in Tyrone
- Location
- 200 miles N,NW of New York
Speedstar
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- Location
- Scottish Borders
Yes some did have a 40 kph box , but it would be a very late on 1992/3
I wouldn't have thought a 885 was available in 92. 895 were in the market by then. The brochure was the best answer to the question
Speedstar
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- Scottish Borders
We had L plate one
Must have been old stock, 40k wasn't quite in that Doncaster range until 4240xl came on the scene. I stand to be corrected on this
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- Down on the edge of the world
85 series ended production in 1990, superseded by 95 series, then 4200s.......entirely likely that dealers had old stock
Speedstar
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- Scottish Borders
It was on a L plate & it was a TWD and it did a good 40kph on the road on 16.9-34 rear wheels
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- Down on the edge of the world
Speed charts for the BT (high speed) transmission
Our 895 Duo does about 37km/hr on the road as long as you don't hit a pot hole.
It is on an M Reg but was old stock with the 4230 equivalent already available.
The factory fitted aircon on the 885 super should mean the larger rad with offset filler cab. Should have better cooling over the standard rad, always close to being too warm when working hard.
It is on an M Reg but was old stock with the 4230 equivalent already available.
The factory fitted aircon on the 885 super should mean the larger rad with offset filler cab. Should have better cooling over the standard rad, always close to being too warm when working hard.
I keep our 895 from rusting into a colander by squirting a drop of oil through the pillar vents, various plugged holes and behind the cladding in the lower doors. Can be a bit messy but I would sooner that. The rear window shut lip has some corrosion recently discovered under the window rubber. I would also check behind the plastic covers on the side pillars.
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- our house, Norn Iron
Don't think so either, I think our 2wd 1985 885XL was in the region of 14K
Our pair the same, did nearly 40k before 40k was a thing, few locals said there had to be something wrong with them.....
Exfarmer
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- Bury St Edmunds
Ours shifted when we put 12 , 48 row crops on
Well done, what I should have done. I thought or hoped keeping it inside was enough.
Looks like 7610’s Dad and my Dad got quite a deal on the old 885’s then!
Ours was only 2WD though.
When I bought the 4230, it was less than £22,222 by quite a margin and came with a new loader, shear grab, bucket and bale squeezer.
That sort of money got you into JD 6000 territory. Not with a loader though.
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- South lakes
My 885xl red and white does about 36k on the road, 38’s on rear, but you have to choose you road surface carefully for the right foot! 
Have a set of new bkt 16.9/34 done 20 hours ,they on nash wheels ,if you or anynone else wants a set ,and 1000/16 fronts