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J.I. Case 1490 vs J.I. Case 600

Verdict: J.I. Case 1490 vs J.I. Case 600

The J.I. Case 1490 and the J.I. Case 600 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 1490 leads on rated power with 71 hp against 70 hp. J.I. Case 600 is the lighter machine (3,402 kg vs 6,490 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 1490 is the newer design (1980 vs 1957). In short: choose the J.I. Case 1490 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 600 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 1490 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 600 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
71 hp
70 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Three gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
1,515Reference
Steering
power assistReference
Engine
Fuel tank
136.3 LReference
Engine
61.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
45.0 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
102 x 127 mmReference
Power
61.9 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual dry elementReference
oil bathReference
Compression
16:1Reference
15:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
1500Reference
Firing order
1-2-4-3Reference
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.4 LReference
60.6 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
53.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
52.6 kWReference
Max power
44.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
Idle RPM
600-1635Reference
Starter
electricReference
Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
mechanical wet discReference
Oil type
SAE 90Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
52.6 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
gearReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
69.0 barReference
Valves
1Reference
Total flow
31.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear lift
1995 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
51.3 kWReference
Hydraulic system
13.2 LReference
Capacity
13.2 LReference
Pump flow
56.8 lpmReference
Engine RPM
540@1475Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
224 cmReference
221 cmReference
Weight
6490 to 7580 poundsReference
3402 kgReference
Front tire
11L-15Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
15-34Reference
Ag front
11L-15Reference
7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
15-30Reference
Length
363 cmReference
366 cmReference
Width
194 cmReference
20 cmReference
Height (cab)
266 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
238 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
53 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
33 cmReference
Rear tread
157 to 223 cmReference
171 cmReference
2WD ROPS Shipping
2943 kgReference
2WD Cab Shipping
3438 kgReference
Ground clearance
36 cmReference
Front tread
136 cmReference
J.I. Case 1490 attachments
1490 Serial Numbers
1980
11180101Reference
1981
11182782Reference
1982
11185693Reference
1983
11188540Reference
Location:
Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Charging system
generatorReference
Charging amps
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Capacities
Max capacity
5216 kgReference
Fuel
113.6 LReference
Diameter
34 cmReference
RPM
944Reference
Speed
1017.42 meters/minReference
Test results
Fuel use
17.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
3812 kgReference
Variants
600
dieselReference
610
LP-gasReference
620
industrialReference
J.I. Case 600 Height
Hood
163 cmReference
Exhaust
234 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.

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