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J.I. Case 4690

J.I. Case 4690 — 4WD 90 Series · 220 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case 4690 is a tractor with a rating of approximately 220 hp, placing it at the higher end of its class in terms of power. It was produced from 1979 to 1983. The tractor features a 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a powershift transmission. Its listed operating weight is 10,119 kg.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
220 hp
Max power
141.5 kW
Weight
10119 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
60 rows
Recorded power
220 hp
Recorded weight
10119 kg
Transmissions
12-speed
Production years
1979-1983
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $81,000 in 1987Reference
Drive4x4 4WDReference
Steeringhydraulic four-wheel steeringReference
Hydraulic dry disc brakesReference
Silent Guardian cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference

Engine

Case 8.3L 6-cyl dieselReference
Engine194.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)141.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)141.5 kWReference
CaseReference
turbocharged intercooled dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement8.3 LReference
Bore/Stroke117 x 127 mmReference
Power194.6 kWReference
Compression15.8:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity45.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed163.8 kWReference
Max power141.5 kWReference

Transmission

12-speedReference
Transmissionthree-speed powershiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discsReference
Four gears (1-4) in three power shift ranges, plus reverse range.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)163.3 kWReference
PTO (tested)163.8 kWReference
Hydraulic system58.7 LReference
Typeclosed centerReference
Capacity58.7 LReference
Valves2Reference
Pump flow117.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)5783 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference

Capacities

Fuel484.5 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase259 cmReference
Weight10119 kgReference
Front tire18.4-34Reference
Rear tire18.4-34Reference
Ag front18.4-34Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
Operating weight10119 kgReference
Ballasted weight11444 kgReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Battery volts12Reference

Test results

Diesel 12-speed 4WDOctober 18 - 26, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1329 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use54.5 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use53.7 l/hourReference
Gear 8 used for power test.Reference
Max pull11142 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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