CaseIH C90
The CaseIH C90 is a tractor produced by Caseih. It is equipped with a 243.5 ci 4.0 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (net): 84 hp / 62.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 90 hp / 67.1 kW. Transmission: 16 forward and 8 reverse. Drive type: 4x2 2WD. Operating weight: 5963 to 8170 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (net): 84 hp / 62.6 kW; Diesel (gross): 90 hp / 67.1 kW
Drive & Traction
4x2 2WD
Fuel & Capacities
20 gal
75.7 L
Transmission
16 forward and 8 reverse
Operating Weight
5963 to 8170 pounds
Overview
![]() | 1998 - 2002
CX Utility SeriesUtility tractor
CX Utility Series
Utility tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Doncaster, England | |
Original price | $29,000 (1999) |
Variants | |
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CX90 | deluxe model |
C90 | basic model |
CaseIH C90 Engine | |
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Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
CaseIH C90 Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
Engine (net) | 84 hp
62.6 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 74 hp
55.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 69.2 hp
51.6 kW |
PTO (tested) | 79.7 hp
59.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x2 2WD |
4x4 MFWD 4WD (optional) | |
Differential lock | mechanical |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS with straddle platform. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 20 gal
75.7 L |
Hydraulic system | 9 gal (2WD)
34.1 L |
9.7 gal (4WD)
36.7 L | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Capacity | 9 gal (2WD)
34.1 L |
9.7 gal (4WD)
36.7 L | |
Pressure | 2500 psi
172.4 bar |
Valves | 0 to 3 |
Pump flow | 12.7 gpm
48.1 lpm |
15 gpm (optional)
56.8 lpm | |
Total flow | 15.7 gpm
59.4 lpm |
18 gpm (optional)
68.1 lpm | |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Control | mechanical |
Rear lift | 3,665 lbs
1662 kg |
5,097 lbs (optional)
2311 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 (optional dual shaft) | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 84.3 inches (2WD)
214 cm |
88 inches (4WD)
223 cm | |
Weight | 5963 to 8170 pounds |
Front tire | 7.50-16 |
Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 65 |
Battery CCA | 650 |
810 (optional) | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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CX Series Tractors published in 1997, by CaseIH |
Engine
Engine Detail — 243.5 ci / 4.0 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Perkins 1004.40T |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 243.5 ci
4.0 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.93x5.00 inches
100 x 127 mm |
Power (net) | 84 hp
62.6 kW |
Power (gross) | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
Fuel system | mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectors |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 17.25:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Torque | 264 lb-ft
358.0 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 9.3 qts
8.8 L |
Oil change | 250 h |
Coolant capacity | 16.9 qts
16.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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8-speed | |
16-speed partial power shift | |
16-speed creeper |
Transmission — 8 forward and 4 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 12-inch dry disc |
Oil capacity | 36 qts (2WD)
34.1 L |
38.6 qts (4WD)
36.5 L |
Transmission — 16 forward and 8 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Clutch | 12-inch dry disc |
Oil capacity | 36 qts (2WD)
34.1 L |
38.6 qts (4WD)
36.5 L | |
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Transmission — 8 forward and reverse
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Oil capacity | 36 qts (2WD)
34.1 L |
38.6 qts (4WD)
36.5 L | |
Transmission | |
Type | creeper |
Gears | 16 forward and 8 reverse |
Dimensions
CaseIH C90 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50-16 |
Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 84.3 inches (2WD)
214 cm |
88 inches (4WD)
223 cm | |
CaseIH C90 Weight | |
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Shipping | 5,963 lbs (2WD)
2704 kg |
6,691 lbs (4WD)
3035 kg | |
Operating | 8,170 lbs
3705 kg |
Max capacity | 10,150 lbs
4604 kg |
Tests
OCED Tractor Test 1898 | |
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Diesel 16-speed 4WD
October 1998 - November 1998,
Link: OCED Tractor Test 1898 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 79.7 hp
59.4 kW |
Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 81.1 hp
60.5 kW |
Fuel use | 4.8 gal/hour
18.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 69.2 hp
51.6 kW |
Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour
18.9 l/hour |
Gear 1-High-TA used for power test. | |
Max pull | 9,220 lbs
4182 kg |
Gear 2-Low-TA used for pull test. | |
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Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for Caseih C90.
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
Caseih C90 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for Caseih C90.
Converted Equivalents:
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