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J.I. Case 2870 Traction King vs J.I. Case 4690

Verdict: J.I. Case 2870 Traction King vs J.I. Case 4690

The J.I. Case 2870 Traction King and the J.I. Case 4690 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 2870 Traction King leads on rated power with 252 hp against 220 hp. J.I. Case 4690 is the lighter machine (10,119 kg vs 11,385 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 4690 is the newer design (1979 vs 1976). In short: choose the J.I. Case 2870 Traction King for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 4690 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 2870 Traction King Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Clear
J.I. Case 4690 Tractor
J.I. Case
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
252 hp
220 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Four gears, each with a three-range powershift (high, intermediate, low).Reference
Four gears (1-4) in three power shift ranges, plus reverse range.Reference
Total built
1,259Reference
Drive
4x4 4WDReference
4x4 4WDReference
Steering
hydrostatic power, four-wheel steeringReference
hydraulic four-wheel steeringReference
Engine
Fuel tank
567.8 LReference
Engine
223.7 kWReference
194.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
163.3 kWReference
141.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
157.1 kWReference
141.5 kWReference
Displacement
11.0 LReference
8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke
127 x 145 mmReference
117 x 127 mmReference
Power
223.7 kWReference
194.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
paper elements with pre-cleanerReference
Compression
14.7:1Reference
15.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
41.6 LReference
45.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
188.0 kWReference
163.8 kWReference
Max power
157.1 kWReference
141.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Range Power ShiftReference
three-speed powershiftReference
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discsReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
187.9 kWReference
163.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)
188.0 kWReference
163.8 kWReference
Type
partial powershiftReference
closed centerReference
Valves
2Reference
2Reference
Total flow
166.5 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIIReference
IIIReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
1000Reference
Hydraulic system
58.7 LReference
Capacity
58.7 LReference
Pump flow
117.3 lpmReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
5783 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
279 cmReference
259 cmReference
Weight
11385 kgReference
10119 kgReference
Front tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Rear tire
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag front
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Ag rear
18.4-34Reference
18.4-34Reference
Operating weight
11385 kgReference
10119 kgReference
Ballasted weight
12768 kgReference
11444 kgReference
2870 Serial Numbers
1976
8792901Reference
1977
8825001Reference
1978
8853001Reference
1979
8853001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Test results
Fuel use
61.3 l/hourReference
53.7 l/hourReference
Max pull
11968 kgReference
11142 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
484.5 LReference

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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