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J.I. Case 741 vs J.I. Case 990
Verdict: J.I. Case 741 vs J.I. Case 990
The J.I. Case 741 and the J.I. Case 990 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 58 hp. J.I. Case 741 is the lighter machine (3,175 kg vs 5,760 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 990 holds more fuel (67.8 L vs 65.5 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 990 is the newer design (1976 vs 1960). 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
58 hp
58 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Gear 4 used for pull test.Reference
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifting between gears 1-2-3 and synchronized down-shifting from 3-to-2.Reference
Original price
$6,100 (1969)Reference
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Steering
power optionalReference
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Variants
730
standard-front dieselReference
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731
row-crop dieselReference
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732
Western Special dieselReference
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733
high-clearance dieselReference
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734
orchard dieselReference
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740
standard-front gasReference
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741
row-crop gasReference
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742
Western Special gasReference
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743
high-clearance gasReference
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744
orchard gasReference
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Engine
Fuel tank
84.0 LReference
67.8 LReference
Plows
5Reference
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Drawbar (tested)
39.2 kWReference
34.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
3.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 127 mmReference
100 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
8.2:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
1900 (Case-o-Matic)Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
43.2 kWReference
40.1 kWReference
Max power
39.2 kWReference
34.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
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43.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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33.7 kWReference
Power (net)
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43.3 kWReference
Operating RPM
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700-2200Reference
Oil capacity
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27.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
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14.0 LReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual-RangeReference
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Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
280mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
43.2 kWReference
40.1 kWReference
Type
torque converterReference
partially synchronizedReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
41.0 kWReference
37.6 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
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39.4 kWReference
Pressure
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137.9 barReference
Total flow
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28.0 lpmReference
Rear Type
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II/IReference
Rear lift
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1927 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
234 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
3175 kgReference
5760 to 6700 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-19Reference
Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
12.4-36 (2WD)Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
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Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
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Length
364 cmReference
327 cmReference
Width
216 cmReference
170 cmReference
Height (hood)
167 cmReference
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Operating weight
3175 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
4302 kgReference
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Ground clearance
50 cmReference
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Standard tires (ag)
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Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD)Reference
2WD Weight
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2612 kgReference
4WD Weight
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3039 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
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53 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
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38 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
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40 cmReference
2WD Front tread
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132/142/152/162/172/182 cmReference
4WD Front tread
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152/162/172/182 cmReference
Rear tread
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132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
J.I. Case 741 attachments
741 Serial Number Location
741 Serial Numbers
1960
8160001Reference
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1961
8168801Reference
440001Reference
1962
8190001Reference
441323Reference
1963
8208001Reference
450376Reference
1964
8229001Reference
460376Reference
1965
8253501Reference
472273Reference
1966
8279001Reference
483768Reference
1967
8306501Reference
496283Reference
1968
8332101Reference
504690Reference
1969
8356251Reference
808150Reference
Electrical
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Battery volts
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12Reference
Battery AH
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96Reference
Test results
Fuel use
24.2 l/hourReference
12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
3477 kgReference
3327 kgReference
990 Serial Numbers
1970
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818301Reference
1971
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826009Reference
1972
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850600Reference
1973
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854403Reference
1974
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859367Reference
1975
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863900Reference
1976
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11070001Reference
1977
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11080236Reference
1978
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11089141Reference
1979
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11096828Reference
1980
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11104577Reference
Location:
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Serial number on the right side of the tractor frame.Reference
J.I. Case 990 Height
Cab
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251 cmReference
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.


