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J.I. Case 2590 vs J.I. Case 4494

Verdict: J.I. Case 2590 vs J.I. Case 4494

The J.I. Case 2590 and the J.I. Case 4494 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 175 hp. J.I. Case 4494 is the lighter machine (9,453 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 4494 is the newer design (1984 vs 1979). In short: choose the J.I. Case 2590 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 4494 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 4494 Tractor
J.I. Case
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
180 hp
175 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference
With 23.1x30 tires.Reference
Total built
6,065Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Original price
$78,000 (1985)Reference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
Steering
hydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steeringReference
Engine
Fuel tank
321.7 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
118.6 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
114.3 kWReference
112.0 kWReference
Displacement
8.3 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 127 mmReference
117 x 127 mmReference
Compression
15.8:1Reference
15.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
45.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
134.5 kWReference
130.6 kWReference
Max power
114.3 kWReference
112.0 kWReference
Engine
158.8 kWReference
Power
158.8 kWReference
Air cleaner
dual paper elementsReference
Torque
759.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1650Reference
Oil capacity
22.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Transmission
partial power shiftReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
134.2 kWReference
130.5 kWReference
PTO (tested)
134.5 kWReference
130.6 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
closed centerReference
Pressure
151.7 barReference
162.0 barReference
Valves
2 to 4Reference
2 to 4Reference
Pump flow
102.2 lpmReference
Steering flow
30.3 lpmReference
Steering press.
137.9 barReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
III (optional)Reference
Rear lift
3628 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independent (optional)Reference
Rear PTO Type
1000 (1.375)Reference
1000Reference
Engine RPM
1000@2100Reference
1000@2200Reference
Hydraulic system
58.7 LReference
Capacity
58.7 LReference
Total flow
117.3 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5783 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
264 cmReference
259 cmReference
Weight
14875 to 15740 poundsReference
9453 kgReference
Front tire
11.00-16Reference
18.4-34Reference
Rear tire
18.4-38Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
11.00-16Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag rear
20.8-42Reference
18.4-34Reference
Length
465 cmReference
571 cmReference
Height (cab)
293 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
298 cmReference
317 cmReference
Rear axle
98 by 3048 mmReference
Shipping
6747 kgReference
Operating
7139 kgReference
Width
363 cmReference
Operating weight
9453 kgReference
Ballasted weight
10183 kgReference
Ground clearance
45 cmReference
Front tread
187 to 312 cmReference
Rear tread
187 to 312 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
Data plates located at forward-right corner in top of the tractor cab.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
ROPS Charging amps
61Reference
Cab Charging amps
72Reference
Charging volts
12Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Capacities
Max capacity
9298 kgReference
Fuel
484.5 LReference
Test results
Fuel use
43.1 l/hourReference
42.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
9707 kgReference
Speeds
4494 Serial Numbers
1984
8865000Reference

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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