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J.I. Case 1690 vs J.I. Case 1896

Verdict: J.I. Case 1690 vs J.I. Case 1896

The J.I. Case 1690 and the J.I. Case 1896 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 1896 leads on rated power with 96 hp against 90 hp. J.I. Case 1690 is the lighter machine (3,971 kg vs 6,121 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 1896 is the newer design (1984 vs 1980). In short: choose the J.I. Case 1896 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 1690 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 1690 Tractor
J.I. Case
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 1896 Tractor
J.I. Case
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
90 hp
96 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
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
Differential lock
electric rearReference
Engine
Fuel tank
98.4 LReference
Drawbar (tested)
54.1 kWReference
63.0 kWReference
Displacement
5.4 LReference
5.9 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
102 x 120 mmReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
dual dry elementsReference
Compression
16:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
15.1 LReference
20.8 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
67.4 kWReference
71.5 kWReference
Max power
54.1 kWReference
63.0 kWReference
Idle RPM
800-2250Reference
Oil capacity
94.6 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
67.1 kWReference
70.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
67.4 kWReference
71.5 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
three-speed power shiftReference
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
87.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
III/IIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
65.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
94.6 LReference
Capacity
94.6 LReference
Pressure
155.1 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
Steering flow
30.3 lpmReference
Rear lift
2993 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
255 cmReference
274 cmReference
Weight
3971 kgReference
6121 kgReference
Front tire
10.00-16Reference
11.00-16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
4WD ROPS Operating weight
3971 kgReference
Ballasted weight
5656 kgReference
4WD Front tread
149 to 180 cmReference
152 to 226 cmReference
Rear tread
154 to 215 cmReference
152 to 335 cmReference
2WD Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 16.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38Reference
Length
434 cmReference
Operating weight
6121 kgReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
Bar rear axle
88 by 3048 mmReference
2WD Front tread
152 to 223 cmReference
J.I. Case 1690 attachments
1690 Serial Number Location
1690 Serial Numbers
1980
11120101Reference
1981
11211841Reference
1982
11213684Reference
1983
11214373Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
12Reference
12Reference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
105Reference
Test results
Fuel use
20.8 l/hourReference
21.6 l/hourReference
Max pull
4779 kgReference
5605 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
246.0 LReference
1896 Serial Numbers
1984
9931800Reference
1985
9938100Reference
1986
9941573Reference
1987
17895137Reference
1988
17895512Reference
1989
17895992Reference
J.I. Case 1896 Height
ROPS
293 cmReference
Height (Folded ROPS)
232 cmReference
Cab
299 cmReference
Exhaust
294 cmReference
Speeds

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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