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J.I. Case 1294 vs J.I. Case 990

Verdict: J.I. Case 1294 vs J.I. Case 990

The J.I. Case 1294 and the J.I. Case 990 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 990 leads on rated power with 58 hp against 56 hp. J.I. Case 990 is the lighter machine (5,760 kg vs 6,320 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 1294 holds more fuel (99.9 L vs 67.8 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 1294 is the newer design (1983 vs 1976). In short: choose the J.I. Case 990 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 1294 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
J.I. Case 1294 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 990 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
56 hp
58 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifting between gears 1-2-3 and synchronized down-shifting from 3-to-2.Reference
Original price
$21,200 (1984)Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Engine
Fuel tank
99.9 LReference
67.8 LReference
Engine
46.2 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
3.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
100 x 102 mmReference
Power
46.2 kWReference
Compression
17:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Torque
223.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1250Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
27.4 LReference
27.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
14.0 LReference
Engine (net)
43.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
33.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
34.1 kWReference
Power (net)
43.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Operating RPM
700-2200Reference
Power at rated engine speed
40.1 kWReference
Max power
34.1 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
280mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
41.8 kWReference
39.4 kWReference
Type
synchromeshReference
partially synchronizedReference
Pressure
169.6 barReference
137.9 barReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
Pump flow
26.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
29.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
II/IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1347 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
40.1 kWReference
Total flow
28.0 lpmReference
Rear lift
1927 kgReference
Power at rated PTO speed
37.6 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
6320 to 7000 poundsReference
5760 to 6700 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.00-19Reference
Rear tire
13.6-38Reference
12.4-36 (2WD)Reference
Ag front
12.4-24 (4WD)Reference
Ag rear
13.6-36Reference
Width
177 cmReference
170 cmReference
Height (cab)
251 cmReference
Ground clearance
38 cmReference
Front tread
152 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 203 cmReference
132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
Max front axle
2268 kgReference
Max rear axle
4082 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD)Reference
Length
327 cmReference
2WD Weight
2612 kgReference
4WD Weight
3039 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
38 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
40 cmReference
2WD Front tread
132/142/152/162/172/182 cmReference
4WD Front tread
152/162/172/182 cmReference
J.I. Case 1294 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
45Reference
Battery CCA
550 (heavy-duty)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
128 (heavy-duty)Reference
96Reference
Capacities
Max capacity
4536 kgReference
990 Serial Numbers
1961
440001Reference
1962
441323Reference
1963
450376Reference
1964
460376Reference
1965
472273Reference
1966
483768Reference
1967
496283Reference
1968
504690Reference
1969
808150Reference
1970
818301Reference
1971
826009Reference
1972
850600Reference
1973
854403Reference
1974
859367Reference
1975
863900Reference
1976
11070001Reference
1977
11080236Reference
1978
11089141Reference
1979
11096828Reference
1980
11104577Reference
Location:
Serial number on the right side of the tractor frame.Reference
J.I. Case 990 Height
Cab
251 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
3327 kgReference

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.

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