J.I. Case 2090
The J.I. Case 2090 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 108.74 hp 81.1 kW. Transmission: 8 forward and 2 reverse. Operating weight: 12,030 lbs 5456 kg.
Engine Power
108.74 hp
81.1 kW
Fuel & Capacities
65 gal
246.0 L
Transmission
8 forward and 2 reverse
Operating Weight
12,030 lbs (cab)
5456 kg
Overview
 | 1979 - 1983
90 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
90 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $40,000 in 1983 | |
J.I. Case 2090 Engine | |
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J.I. Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 65 gal
246.0 L |
Engine details ...  | |
J.I. Case 2090 Power | |
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Drawbar (claimed) | 93 hp
69.4 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 108 hp
80.5 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 93.17 hp
69.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 108.74 hp
81.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | hydrostatic power |
Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Four-post ROPS. Silent Guardian cab with air-conditioning. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pump flow | 21 gpm
79.5 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 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 12,030 lbs
5456 kg |
Front tire | 10.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
References | |
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Model90 Loaders published in 1979, by J.I. Case | |
2090/2290 Tractors published in 1979, by J.I. Case | |
2090 - 2290 published in 1981, by J.I. Case | |
Specialization... the payoff in farming published in 1980, by J.I. Case | |
The new look in farm power published in 1981, 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 — 504 ci / 8.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 504 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches
117 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
Compression | 16.0:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 38 qts
36.0 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed partial power shift | |
8-speed |
Transmission — 12 forward and 3 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Four gears and reverse with a low-medium-high power shift. | |
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Transmission — 8 forward and 2 reverse
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Four gears with low, high, and reverse ranges. | |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 2090 Tires | |
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Ag front | 10.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104 inches
264 cm |
Operating weight | 12,030 lbs (cab)
5456 kg |
Ballasted weight | 15,190 lbs
6890 kg |
Rear axle | 3.50 by 96 inches
88 by 2438 mm |
Rear axle | 3.50 by 120 inches
88 by 3048 mm |
Tests
Tractor Tests | |
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NTTL 1295: diesel 12-speed 2WD | |
NTTL 1304: diesel 8-speed 2WD |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1295 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 2WD
November 6 - 13, 1978
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1295 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 108.29 hp
80.8 kW |
Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour
27.3 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 89.40 hp
66.7 kW |
Fuel use | 7.2 gal/hour
27.3 l/hour |
Gear 3I used for power test. | |
Max pull | 11211 lbs
5085 kg |
Gear 2L used for pull test. | |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1304 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
April 11 - 21, 1979
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1304 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 108.74 hp
81.1 kW |
Fuel use | 7.1 gal/hour
26.9 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 93.17 hp
69.5 kW |
Fuel use | 6.9 gal/hour
26.1 l/hour |
Gear 3L used for power test. | |
Max pull | 11655 lbs
5286 kg |
Gear 1H used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 2090 based on its 108.74 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 | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
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. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 2090.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 11.5 hrs
Approximately 11.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (65 gal / 246.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~5.7 gal/hr (21.4 L/hr)
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
J I Case J.I. Case 2090 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 2090.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)108.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)81.1 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)110.2 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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Engine Power:108.74 hp
81.1 kW
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