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J.I. Case 1490 vs J.I. Case 900-B

Verdict: J.I. Case 1490 vs J.I. Case 900-B

The J.I. Case 1490 and the J.I. Case 900-B 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 900-B is the lighter machine (3,855 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 900-B 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 900-B 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
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
5,640Reference
Original price
$6,000 (1960)Reference
Steering
power assistReference
Engine
Fuel tank
136.3 LReference
Engine
61.9 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
45.0 kWReference
49.4 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
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
7.4 LReference
11.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
52.6 kWReference
52.4 kWReference
Max power
44.8 kWReference
49.4 kWReference
Plows
5-6Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
oil cushionReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
PTO (tested)
52.6 kWReference
52.4 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
gearReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Valves
1Reference
Total flow
31.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear lift
1995 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
51.3 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
224 cmReference
213 cmReference
Weight
6490 to 7580 poundsReference
3855 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
15-34Reference
Length
363 cmReference
358 cmReference
Width
194 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
Operating weight
3855 kgReference
Ballasted weight
5976 kgReference
Front tread
139 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
Battery volts
12Reference
Capacities
Max capacity
5216 kgReference
Test results
Fuel use
17.4 l/hourReference
18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
3812 kgReference
4259 kgReference
Variants
900B
dieselReference
910B
LP-gasReference
900-B Serial Number Location
900-B Serial Numbers
1957
8100001Reference
1958
8120001Reference
1959
8140001Reference

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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