Where Can I Get Case IH Parts for Older Equipment?

Case IH parts for older tractors and balers are widely available through aftermarket channels 30 to 40 years after production ended. The key is understanding that Case IH inherited International Harvester's parts catalog in 1985, so many classic searches cross both brand lineages. Start with the serial number, cross-reference to aftermarket, and most legacy equipment remains serviceable.

The Essentials

• Brand lineage: Case IH = J.I. Case (1842) + International Harvester (merged 1985). Part numbers appear under both
• Still aftermarket-supported: filters, hydraulic hose, seals, bearings, belts, glass, electrical, PTO clutches, baler components
• Harder to source OEM: discontinued transmissions and hydraulic pumps for pre-1990 models — aftermarket is often the only option
• Lookup key: chassis serial number + model year decides which part catalog applies
• Top aftermarket suppliers: Worthington Ag Parts, Messicks, Hoober, partsonline.com

What Happened to International Harvester? (And Why It Matters for Parts)

International Harvester was one of the dominant US agricultural equipment manufacturers from the late 1800s through the 1970s. Financial pressure led to the sale of IH's agricultural division to Tenneco (parent of J.I. Case) in 1985, forming Case IH. The combined company retained both the Case and IH product lines and their parts catalogs, which is why a 1982 International 684 and a 1986 Case IH 685 share significant parts commonality.

For parts searches, the practical implication is to check both catalogs. An item listed under an International part number from 1983 may appear under a revised Case IH number from 1988. Reputable aftermarket suppliers cross-reference both.

How Do I Know If I Have a Case, IH, or Case IH Tractor?

Production year decides the branding:

• Before 1985: the tractor was sold as either J.I. Case or International Harvester depending on model and market. Example: Case 1070 (pre-merger), International 1066 (pre-merger)
• 1985-onward: Case IH branding on agricultural equipment. Example: Case IH 2294 (post-merger)
• Construction equipment: stayed under the Case Construction brand separately (Case backhoes, skid steers, dozers)

Check the data plate for the full model designation. Pre-merger tractors often have both International or Case badging and the original factory data plate.

Where Do I Find My Case IH Serial Number?

Location varies by model and era:

• Row-crop tractors (pre-1990): serial plate on the left side of the transmission housing or on the instrument panel
• Row-crop tractors (post-1990): data plate on the right side of the chassis, often near the operator step
• Balers (round and square): serial plate on the tongue or main frame
• Combines: serial plate on the right side of the feeder house

The serial is typically 6 to 9 digits for pre-1990 models and follows the ISO 17-character PIN standard for post-2000 equipment.

Which Case IH Parts Are Still Made by the OEM?

CNH (Case IH's current parent company) maintains OEM production for currently-produced models and common legacy wear parts. The dealer network (mycnhstore.com and independent CNH dealers) carries:

• Full parts support for 1995-and-newer Case IH models
• Partial support for 1985-1995 models (common wear parts, limited major components)
• Limited support for pre-1985 Case and IH models (mostly through aftermarket cross-reference)

Which Case IH Parts Require Aftermarket Sources?

For pre-1985 International and Case tractors, aftermarket is often the only practical option. According to Worthington Ag Parts' documentation, the commonly aftermarket-sourced categories include:

• Filters (all categories)
• Hydraulic hoses, seals, and cylinder rebuild kits
• PTO clutch rebuild kits
• Bearings and bushings
• Wheel hubs and spindles
• Electrical (alternators, starters, switches)
• Baler components (belts, pickup teeth, knotter parts)

Browse Case parts for current aftermarket stock.

How Do I Cross-Reference an IH Part Number to Case IH?

Part numbers were largely retained after the 1985 merger but got CNH prefixes or suffixes on revised production runs. Aftermarket suppliers publish the full cross-reference on the product listing. If you have an International part number from a 1980 tractor, search the aftermarket supplier with that exact number first. If no match, search by model and serial year.

Are Case IH Baler Parts Interchangeable Across Models?

Partially. Case IH baler families (Round balers: RB series; Square balers: SB series) share component platforms within a generation but typically not across the 1985 merger boundary. A post-1985 Case IH round baler shares parts with IH-era round balers only for common wear items (belts, pickup teeth). Hydraulic and drivetrain components changed at the platform transition.

What About Case Construction (Skid Steer, Backhoe) Parts?

Case Construction is a separate division from Case IH agricultural. Skid steers, backhoes, compact track loaders, and dozers fall under the Case Construction brand and use a different parts catalog than Case IH agricultural equipment. For construction parts, browse Case parts filtered by equipment type.

How Do I Know an Aftermarket Case IH Supplier Is Legitimate?

Five practical signals:

• They publish the OEM cross-reference number directly on the product listing
• They specify the model and serial range the part fits
• They offer genuine returns on unused parts
• They stock in North American warehouses (not overseas drop-ship)
• They answer questions before the sale

What's the Best Way to Order Case IH Parts for a 40-Year-Old Tractor?

Sequence that works:

1. Locate the serial plate and record the complete serial
2. Identify the full model designation (e.g., International 1066, Case 1070, Case IH 2294)
3. Note the production year (often decoded from the serial)
4. Search aftermarket suppliers by serial or part number
5. For hard-to-find parts, email a specialist with all three identifiers

Our parts specialists support pre-1985 Case and International sourcing regularly. For help with specific legacy parts, email sales@partsonline.com with model, year, and serial.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a Case IH parts catalog online?

Yes. CNH publishes the official catalog through mycnhstore.com for dealer and fleet customers. Aftermarket suppliers publish parallel cross-referenced catalogs searchable by model, serial, or part number.

Is the Case IH parts catalog available as a PDF?

Free PDF downloads are not standard for the official catalog. Legacy service manuals and parts lists for pre-1990 models are available through specialty publishers and occasionally through aftermarket supplier resources.

Where can I find Case IH parts in the USA?

CNH dealer network (mycnhstore.com), Messicks, Worthington Ag Parts, Hoober, and partsonline.com all cover the US market with varying emphasis on current vs. legacy equipment.

Where can I find Case IH parts in Europe?

CNH operates Case IH parts distribution in Europe through its regional dealer network. European part numbers occasionally differ from US numbers for the same physical part, so confirm fitment by serial.

What is MyCaseIH parts?

MyCaseIH (mycnhstore.com) is CNH's online parts portal for Case IH dealer and fleet customers. Retail customers can browse but ordering typically requires a dealer relationship.

Where can I find a Case IH parts list?

Dealer-side parts lists are accessible through mycnhstore.com. For aftermarket cross-referenced lists, search any reputable aftermarket supplier by model, serial, or OEM part number.

Shop Case parts, or browse related categories: tractor parts and skid steer parts. For fitment verification on legacy Case or International equipment, email sales@partsonline.com with model, year, and serial.