Compare/J.I. Case 2590 vs Upton 180

J.I. Case 2590 vs Upton 180

Verdict: J.I. Case 2590 vs Upton 180

The J.I. Case 2590 and the Upton 180 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 180 hp. Upton 180 is the lighter machine (8,391 kg vs 14,875 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Upton

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

180 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

UptonReference

With 18.4-38 rear tires.Reference

The Upton 180 used military-surplus gear boxes. The first gearbox offered four-forward and one-reverse speed. The second gearbox offered five-forward and one-reverse gear. This arrangement offered 21 forward and nine reverse gear combinations. The original rear gearbox was a Spicer from the LVT-4 landing craft. Later, Mack gearboxes from the M3 tank were used.Reference

Total built

6,065Reference

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Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

321.7 LReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

118.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (tested)

114.3 kWReference

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Displacement

8.3 LReference

4.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke

117 x 127 mmReference

110 x 130 mmReference

Compression

15.8:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2400Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

41.6 LReference

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Power at rated engine speed

134.5 kWReference

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Max power

114.3 kWReference

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Power

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134.2 kWReference

Torque

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621.0 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1400Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

21 forward and 9 reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

134.2 kWReference

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PTO (tested)

134.5 kWReference

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Type

partial power shiftReference

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Pressure

151.7 barReference

172.4 barReference

Valves

2 to 4Reference

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Pump flow

102.2 lpmReference

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Steering flow

30.3 lpmReference

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Steering press.

137.9 barReference

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Rear Type

IIIReference

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Rear lift

3628 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

1000@2100Reference

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Engine

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134.2 kWReference

Total flow

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75.7 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

264 cmReference

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Weight

14875 to 15740 poundsReference

8391 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

11.00x16Reference

Rear tire

18.4-38Reference

18.4x34Reference

Ag front

11.00-16Reference

11.00x16Reference

Ag rear

20.8-42Reference

18.4x38Reference

Length

465 cmReference

457 cmReference

Height (cab)

293 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

298 cmReference

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Rear axle

98 by 3048 mmReference

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Shipping

6747 kgReference

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Operating

7139 kgReference

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Width

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390 cmReference

Height

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223 cmReference

Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

J.I. Case 2590 attachments

2590 Serial Numbers

1978

8835443Reference

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1979

8840001Reference

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1980

9901001Reference

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1981

9910025Reference

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1982

9918830Reference

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1983

9924700Reference

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Location:

Data plate on instrument panelReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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ROPS Charging amps

61Reference

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Cab Charging amps

72Reference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Capacities

Max capacity

9298 kgReference

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Test results

Fuel use

43.1 l/hourReference

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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.