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J.I. Case 1494 vs J.I. Case 900-B

Verdict: J.I. Case 1494 vs J.I. Case 900-B

The J.I. Case 1494 and the J.I. Case 900-B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 1494 leads on rated power with 75 hp against 70 hp. J.I. Case 900-B is the lighter machine (3,855 kg vs 7,380 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 1494 is the newer design (1983 vs 1957). In short: choose the J.I. Case 1494 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 1494 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
75 hp
70 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Original price
$24,100 (1988)Reference
$6,000 (1960)Reference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
power assistReference
Total built
5,640Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
135.9 LReference
Engine
63.4 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
102 x 127 mmReference
Power
63.4 kWReference
Compression
16:1Reference
15:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
1500Reference
Torque
296.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
31.8 LReference
11.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
Plows
5-6Reference
Drawbar (tested)
49.4 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Power at rated engine speed
52.4 kWReference
Max power
49.4 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Transmission
Hydra-ShiftReference
Clutch
oil cushionReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
55.9 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
gearReference
Pressure
170.7 barReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
Total flow
57.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
29.1 lpmReference
Steering press.
127.6 barReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Rear lift (at ends)
2434 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1456 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
52.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
224 cmReference
213 cmReference
Weight
7380 to 8180 poundsReference
3855 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
15-34Reference
Ag front
12.4-24 (4WD)Reference
7.50-18Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
15-34Reference
Width
190 cmReference
Height (cab)
259 cmReference
Ground clearance
41 cmReference
Front tread
152 to 193 cmReference
139 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 203 cmReference
171 cmReference
Max Drawbar
1360 kgReference
Max front axle
3402 kgReference
Max rear axle
4762 kgReference
Length
358 cmReference
Operating weight
3855 kgReference
Ballasted weight
5976 kgReference
J.I. Case 1494 attachments
1494 Serial Numbers
1983
11192050Reference
1984
11192812Reference
Location:
Right side of main frameReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
65 (heavy duty)Reference
Battery CCA
550 (heavy duty)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
128 (heavy duty)Reference
Variants
900B
dieselReference
910B
LP-gasReference
900-B Serial Number Location
900-B Serial Numbers
1957
8100001Reference
1958
8120001Reference
1959
8140001Reference
Test results
Fuel use
18.5 l/hourReference
Max pull
4259 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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