Compare/J.I. Case 1290 vs J.I. Case 712-B Western Special

J.I. Case 1290 vs J.I. Case 712-B Western Special

Verdict: J.I. Case 1290 vs J.I. Case 712-B Western Special

The J.I. Case 1290 and the J.I. Case 712-B Western Special are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 54 hp. J.I. Case 1290 is the newer design (1980 vs 1958). 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

J.I. Case

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Rated power

54 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 16.9x30 rear tires.Reference

LP-gasReference

Total built

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219Reference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

33.4 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

102 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

oil bathReference

Compression

17:1Reference

6.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1500Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Oil capacity

27.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

14.0 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

40.1 kWReference

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Max power

33.4 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

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40.3 kWReference

Starter type

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electricReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

Transmission

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Dual-RangeReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

40.1 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

26.9 LReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

gearReference

Capacity

26.9 LReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

27.4 lpmReference

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Rear Type

2/1Reference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

35.6 kWReference

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Capacities

Fuel

71.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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Weight

2444 kgReference

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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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Length

342 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

223 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2444 kgReference

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Max weight

4762 kgReference

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2WD Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

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4WD Clearance (front axle)

33 cmReference

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J.I. Case 1290 attachments

1290 Serial Numbers

1980

11050101Reference

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1981

11050444Reference

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1982

11053999Reference

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1983

11055483Reference

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Location:

Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

26Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3830 kgReference

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Speeds

Variants

700B

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diesel standardReference

701B

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diesel row-cropReference

702B

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diesel WesternReference

703B

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diesel high-cropReference

710B

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gas standardReference

711B

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gas row-cropReference

712B

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gas WesternReference

713B

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gas high-cropReference

712-B Serial Number Location

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.