Compare/CaseIH CX90 vs CaseIH JX1090U

CaseIH CX90 vs CaseIH JX1090U

Verdict: CaseIH CX90 vs CaseIH JX1090U

The CaseIH CX90 and the CaseIH JX1090U are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 90 hp. CaseIH JX1090U is the lighter machine (6,834 kg vs 7,396 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. CaseIH JX1090U is the newer design (2004 vs 1998). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

90 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

CaseIHReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with push-button power shift on the gear shift lever. Left-hand shuttle lever on the steering column.Reference

The creeper option adds an additional eight forward speeds to the basic 12x12 transmission.Reference

Original price

$32,200 (1999)Reference

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Drive

4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional)Reference

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Differential lock

electro-hydraulicReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Variants

CX90

deluxe modelReference

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C90

basic modelReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

67.1 kWReference

Engine (net)

62.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

51.6 kWReference

46.3 kWReference

Displacement

4.0 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 127 mmReference

104 x 132 mmReference

Power (net)

62.6 kWReference

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Power (gross)

67.1 kWReference

Fuel system

mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectorsReference

Bosch direct injectionReference

Air cleaner

dual paper elementsReference

Compression

17.25:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

2500Reference

Torque

358.0 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1400Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

37.0 LReference

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Oil change

250 hReference

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Coolant capacity

16.0 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

59.4 kWReference

61.7 kWReference

Max power

51.6 kWReference

46.3 kWReference

Fuel tank

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126.8 LReference

Pre-heating

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grid heaterReference

Transmission

Gears

24 forward and 12 reverseReference

20 forward and 12 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

55.2 kWReference

57.4 kWReference

PTO (tested)

59.4 kWReference

61.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system

37.1 LReference

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Type

creeperReference

synchronized shuttle with creeperReference

Capacity

37.1 LReference

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Pressure

172.4 barReference

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Valves

0 to 3Reference

2 to 3Reference

Pump flow

59.4 lpmReference

54.9 lpmReference

Total flow

32.2 lpmReference

75.7 lpmReference

Rear Type

II/IReference

Control

electronic upper linkReference

electronic draft control optional with cabReference

Rear lift

2311 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Clutch

12-inch dry discReference

dry discReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000 (optional dual shaft)Reference

540/1000Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

60.5 kWReference

62.1 kWReference

Steering flow

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20.8 lpmReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

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2923 kgReference

Engine RPM

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1000@2380Reference

Capacities

Fuel

159.0 LReference

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Max capacity

4604 kgReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

237 cmReference

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Weight

7396 to 8466 poundsReference

6834 to 8895 poundsReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

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Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

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Shipping

3840 kgReference

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Operating

3705 kgReference

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2WD Wheelbase

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234 cmReference

4WD Wheelbase

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231 cmReference

2WD Front tread

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140 to 217 cmReference

4WD Front tread

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142 to 213 cmReference

Rear tread

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163 to 213 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping

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3099 kgReference

2WD cab Shipping

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3299 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping

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3400 kgReference

4WD cab Shipping

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3599 kgReference

2WD Operating

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3930 kgReference

4WD Operating

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4034 kgReference

Ballasted

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4839 kgReference

CX90 Serial Numbers

1998

JJE1000056Reference

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1999

JJE1008492Reference

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2000

JJE1013490Reference

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2001

JJE1017672Reference

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2002

JJE1019985Reference

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Location:

Near the tractor steering column on right side.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

65Reference

120Reference

Battery CCA

810 (optional)Reference

960Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

Test results

Fuel use

18.2 l/hourReference

19.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

4182 kgReference

4558 kgReference

CaseIH JX1090U attachments

Attachment overview

CaseIH JX1090U Height

ROPS

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213 cmReference

Cab

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260 cmReference

Exhaust

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298 cmReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.