J.I. Case 1690
The J.I. Case 1690 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 329 ci 5.4 L engine. The rated power output is 90.39 hp 67.4 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 8755 lbs 3971 kg.
Engine Power
90.39 hp
67.4 kW
Fuel & Capacities
26 gal
98.4 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
8755 lbs
3971 kg
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Overview
![]() | 1980 - 1983
90 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1980 - 1983 | |
90 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
Original price was $30,000 in 1983 | |
J.I. Case 1690 Engine | |
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J.I. Case 5.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 26 gal
98.4 L |
Engine details ... | |
J.I. Case 1690 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 90 hp
67.1 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 72.55 hp
54.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 90.39 hp
67.4 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 20 gpm
75.7 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 100.5 inches
255 cm |
Weight | 8755 lbs
3971 kg |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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Model 56L & 66L Farm Loaders published in 1980, by J.I. Case | |
Models 74L & 56L Farm Loaders published in 1983, by J.I. Case | |
1490/1690 General purpose Tractors published in 1981, by J.I. Case | |
A great new Ninety Series General Purpose line published in 1980, by J.I. Case | |
Power for all-season productivity published in 1982, by J.I. Case | |
The Tractor Specialist Buyers Guide published in 1983, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Engine Detail — 329 ci / 5.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 329 ci
5.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.939x4.50 inches
100 x 114 mm |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed synchromesh | |
12-speed partial power shift |
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse synchromesh
Type | synchromesh |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic dry disc |
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Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic dry disc |
Three gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift. | |
Dimensions
J.I. Case 1690 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 100.5 inches
255 cm |
4WD ROPS Operating weight | 8755 lbs
3971 kg |
Ballasted weight | 12470 lbs
5656 kg |
4WD Front tread | 59 to 71 inches
149 to 180 cm |
Rear tread | 60.75 to 85 inches
154 to 215 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1383 | |
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Diesel 12-speed synchro 4WD
March 27 - April 21, 1981
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1383 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 90.39 hp
67.4 kW |
Fuel use | 5.8 gal/hour
22.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 87.76 hp
65.4 kW |
Fuel use | 5.5 gal/hour
20.8 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 72.55 hp
54.1 kW |
Fuel use | 5.5 gal/hour
20.8 l/hour |
Gear 3-2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 10536 lbs
4779 kg |
Gear 3-1 used for pull test. | |
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