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J.I. Case 2590 vs J.I. Case 3294

Verdict: J.I. Case 2590 vs J.I. Case 3294

The J.I. Case 2590 and the J.I. Case 3294 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 2590 leads on rated power with 180 hp against 163 hp. J.I. Case 3294 is the lighter machine (7,711 kg vs 14,875 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 3294 is the newer design (1984 vs 1979). In short: choose the J.I. Case 2590 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 3294 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 2590 Tractor
J.I. Case
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 3294 Tractor
J.I. Case
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
180 hp
163 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
With 18.4x38 rear tires.Reference
Total built
6,065Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Original price
$67,600 (1984)Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
321.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
118.6 kWReference
106.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
114.3 kWReference
105.0 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 127 mmReference
117 x 127 mmReference
Compression
15.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2100Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
41.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
134.5 kWReference
121.3 kWReference
Max power
114.3 kWReference
105.0 kWReference
Engine
146.9 kWReference
Power
146.9 kWReference
Oil capacity
106.0 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
134.2 kWReference
120.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
134.5 kWReference
121.3 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
three-speed power shiftReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
155.1 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
102.2 lpmReference
87.1 lpmReference
Steering flow
30.3 lpmReference
30.3 lpmReference
Steering press.
137.9 barReference
137.9 barReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
3/2Reference
Rear lift
3628 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
Hydraulic system
121.1 LReference
Capacity
121.1 LReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
2993 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
264 cmReference
264 cmReference
Weight
14875 to 15740 poundsReference
7711 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
11.00x16Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4x38Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
14Lx16Reference
Ag rear
20.8-42Reference
20.8x38Reference
Length
465 cmReference
Height (cab)
293 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
298 cmReference
Rear axle
98 by 3048 mmReference
Shipping
6747 kgReference
Operating
7139 kgReference
Width
304 cmReference
Shipping weight
7711 kgReference
Max weight
8164 kgReference
Bar rear axle
88 by 3048 mmReference
Rear tread
152 to 284 cmReference
J.I. Case 2590 attachments
2590 Serial Numbers
1978
8835443Reference
1979
8840001Reference
1980
9901001Reference
1981
9910025Reference
1982
9918830Reference
1983
9924700Reference
Location:
Data plate on instrument panelReference
Inside cab or on right-front frameReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
61Reference
Cab Charging amps
72Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Charging amps
105Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Capacities
Max capacity
9298 kgReference
Fuel
94.6 LReference
Test results
Fuel use
43.1 l/hourReference
39.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
7367 kgReference
Speeds
3294 Serial Numbers
1984
9932190Reference
1985
9938125Reference

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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