Compare/J.I. Case 1290 vs J.I. Case 770

J.I. Case 1290 vs J.I. Case 770

Verdict: J.I. Case 1290 vs J.I. Case 770

The J.I. Case 1290 and the J.I. Case 770 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 lighter machine (2,444 kg vs 4,182 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 1290 is the newer design (1980 vs 1969). 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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J.I. Case

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Best match

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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

Four gears each with reverse and a three-speed forward powershift.Reference

Total built

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1,690Reference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

33.4 kWReference

42.4 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

102 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

paper element with precleanerReference

Compression

17:1Reference

7.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1900Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

27.0 LReference

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Coolant capacity

14.0 LReference

26.5 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

40.1 kWReference

48.1 kWReference

Max power

33.4 kWReference

41.7 kWReference

Fuel tank

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189.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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36.5 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

hydraulic wet discsReference

Transmission

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Range Power ShiftReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

39.5 kWReference

41.8 kWReference

PTO (tested)

40.1 kWReference

48.1 kWReference

Hydraulic system

26.9 LReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

partial power shiftReference

Capacity

26.9 LReference

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Valves

1 or 2Reference

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Pump flow

27.4 lpmReference

60.6 lpmReference

Rear Type

2/1Reference

IIReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540/1000 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

35.6 kWReference

46.2 kWReference

Total flow

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90.8 lpmReference

Steering flow

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30.3 lpmReference

Engine RPM

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1000@1900Reference

Capacities

Fuel

71.9 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

210 cmReference

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Weight

2444 kgReference

4182 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

16.9-34Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

7.5L-15Reference

Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

16.9-34Reference

Length

342 cmReference

388 cmReference

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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Wide-front Wheelbase

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256 cmReference

Tricycle Wheelbase

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238 cmReference

Height (hood)

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170 cmReference

Operating weight

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4182 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4966 kgReference

Ground clearance

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38 cmReference

Front tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

Rear tread

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152 to 223 cmReference

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

15.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

3830 kgReference

4049 kgReference

Speeds

770 Serial Numbers

1969

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8356251Reference

1970

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8650001Reference

1971

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8674001Reference

1972

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8691801Reference

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.