Compare/J.I. Case 1290 vs J.I. Case 801-B

J.I. Case 1290 vs J.I. Case 801-B

Verdict: J.I. Case 1290 vs J.I. Case 801-B

The J.I. Case 1290 and the J.I. Case 801-B 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 3,084 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 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

Fit score

Best match

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J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

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, plus reservse, in two ranges controlled with a single shift lever. Torque converter transmission with bypass to lock in direct drive.Reference

Steering

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powerReference

Engine

Drawbar (tested)

33.4 kWReference

38.3 kWReference

Displacement

3.6 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

dual dry elementReference

oil bathReference

Compression

17:1Reference

15:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1800Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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

38.3 kWReference

Fuel tank

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83.3 LReference

Belt (claimed)

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40.3 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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40.6 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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40.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

Transmission

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Case-O-MaticReference

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

torque converterReference

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

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

540 (1.375)Reference

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

234 cmReference

Weight

2444 kgReference

3084 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

16.9-30Reference

15.5-38Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

16.9-30Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

342 cmReference

364 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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Width

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216 cmReference

Height (hood)

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167 cmReference

Operating weight

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3084 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4326 kgReference

Front tread

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134 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 294 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

15.5 l/hourReference

Max pull

3830 kgReference

3577 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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15.1 l/hourReference

Speeds

Variants

800B

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diesel standardReference

801B

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diesel row-cropReference

802B

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diesel Western specialReference

803B

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diesel high-cropReference

810B

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gas standardReference

811B

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gas row-cropReference

812B

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gas Western specialReference

813B

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gas high-cropReference

801-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.