Tractor · 1979Unverified
J.I. Case 4890
J.I. Case 4890 — 4WD 90 Series · 253 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
253 hp
Max power
163.1 kW
Weight
11680 kg
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Overview
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractorReference
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference
Total built2,716Reference
Original price was $100,000 in 1983Reference
Drive4x4 4WDReference
Steeringhydraulic, front, rear or four-wheel crab steeringReference
Hydraulic dry disc brakesReference
Silent Guardian cab standard with air-conditioning.Reference
Engine
Saab-Scania 11.0L 6-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank567.8 LReference
Engine223.7 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)167.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)163.1 kWReference
Saab-ScaniaReference
turbocharged dieselReference
6-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement11.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke127 x 145 mmReference
Power223.7 kWReference
Compression14.7:1Reference
Rated RPM2200Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity26.9 LReference
Coolant capacity41.6 LReference
Power at rated engine speed189.0 kWReference
Max power163.1 kWReference
Transmission
12-speedReference
Transmissionpartial powershiftReference
Gears12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic dry discReference
Oil capacity49.2 LReference
Four ranges with three power shifts in each range.Reference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)188.7 kWReference
PTO (tested)189.0 kWReference
Typeclosed center PFCReference
Pressure155.1 barReference
Valves2 to 4Reference
Pump flow90.8 lpmReference
Total flow117.3 lpmReference
Rear TypeIIIReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)5783 kgReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase279 cmReference
Weight11680 kgReference
Front tire18.4-34Reference
Rear tire18.4-34Reference
Ag front18.4-34Reference
Ag rear18.4-34Reference
Ag front20.8-34Reference
Ag front23.1-30Reference
Ag front24.5-32Reference
Ag front30.5-32Reference
Ag rear20.8-34Reference
Ag rear23.1-30Reference
Ag rear24.5-32Reference
Ag rear30.5-32Reference
Length617 cmReference
Width251 cmReference
Operating weight11680 kgReference
Ballasted weight12909 kgReference
Ground clearance45 cmReference
Front tread187 to 238 cmReference
Rear tread187 to 238 cmReference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemalternatorReference
Charging amps72Reference
Battery volts12Reference
Test results
Diesel 12-speed 4WDOctober 22 - 29, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1330 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use58.7 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use58.3 l/hourReference
Gear 8 used for power test.Reference
Max pull12531 kgReference
Gear 1I used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 23.1-30 tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.