J.I. Case 1896
The J.I. Case 1896 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 359 ci 5.9 L engine. The listed engine power is 95.92 hp 71.5 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 13,495 lbs 6121 kg.
Overview
![]() | 1984 - 1985
96 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
96 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Series map: 1896↑ 1985-198918962096105.6hp*128.9hp**Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the J.I. Case model 1896 is the same as the CaseIH 1896. The following data is from the 1896 listing. |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $35,000 in 1989 | |
J.I. Case 1896 Engine | |
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CDC 5.9L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ... |
J.I. Case 1896 Transmission | |
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12-speed three-speed power shift | |
Transmission details ... |
J.I. Case 1896 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 95 hp
70.8 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 84.51 hp
63.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 95.92 hp
71.5 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | electric rear |
Power steering | |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 65 gal
246.0 L |
Hydraulic system | 25 gal
94.6 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 25 gal
94.6 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 23 gpm
87.1 lpm |
Steering flow | 8 gpm
30.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III/II |
Rear lift | 6600 lbs
2993 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 108 inches
274 cm |
Weight | 13,495 lbs
6121 kg |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
2WD Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 105 |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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96 Series published in 1984, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Series map: 1896↑ 1985-198918962096105.6hp*128.9hp**Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the J.I. Case model 1896 is the same as the CaseIH 1896. The following data is from the 1896 listing. |
Engine Detail — 359 ci / 5.9 L Diesel
Manufacturer | CDC |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 359 ci
5.9 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.016x4.724 inches
102 x 120 mm |
Air cleaner | dual dry elements |
Compression | 17.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Idle RPM | 800-2250 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 16 qts
15.1 L |
Coolant capacity | 22 qts
20.8 L |
J.I. Case 1896 Engine | |
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Transmission
Series map: 1896↑ 1985-198918962096105.6hp*128.9hp**Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the J.I. Case model 1896 is the same as the CaseIH 1896. The following data is from the 1896 listing. |
Transmission — 12 forward and 3 reverse three-speed power shift
Type | three-speed power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Oil capacity | 100 qts
94.6 L |
Three power shift gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Reverse is not operable in range four. | |
With 18.4x38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
Series map: 1896↑ 1985-198918962096105.6hp*128.9hp**Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the J.I. Case model 1896 is the same as the CaseIH 1896. The following data is from the 1896 listing. |
J.I. Case 1896 Tires | |
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2WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 11.00-16. Rear: 18.4-38 |
4WD Standard tires (ag) | Front: 16.9-26. Rear: 18.4-38 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 108 inches
274 cm |
Length | 171 inches
434 cm |
Operating weight | 13,495 lbs (duals)
6121 kg |
Ground clearance | 16 inches
40 cm |
Bar rear axle | 3.50 by 96 inches
88 by 2438 mm |
Bar rear axle | 3.50 by 120 inches
88 by 3048 mm |
2WD Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
4WD Front tread | 60 to 89 inches
152 to 226 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 110 inches
152 to 279 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 132 inches
152 to 335 cm |
J.I. Case 1896 Height | |
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ROPS | 115.4 inches
293 cm |
Height (Folded ROPS) | 91.4 inches
232 cm |
Cab | 118 inches
299 cm |
Exhaust | 116 inches
294 cm |
Tests
Series map: 1896↑ 1985-198918962096105.6hp*128.9hp**Estimated engine power for comparison only.
Note: the J.I. Case model 1896 is the same as the CaseIH 1896. The following data is from the 1896 listing. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1548 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 2WD
October 24 - November 7, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1548 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 95.92 hp
71.5 kW |
Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour
21.6 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 84.51 hp
63.0 kW |
Fuel use | 5.7 gal/hour
21.6 l/hour |
Gear 3-2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 12,357 lbs
5605 kg |
Gear 1-2 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 1896 based on its 95.92 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 78 to 84 in200 - 215 cm | Heavy Duty | Heavy commercial tiller with multi-speed gearbox. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 1896.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 13 hrs
Approximately 13 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (65 gal / 246.1 L).
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Transmission & Hydraulic System
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