J.I. Case 2390
The J.I. Case 2390 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is 160.72 hp 119.8 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 14270 to 15590 pounds.
Engine Power
160.72 hp
119.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
85 gal
321.7 L
Transmission
12 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
14270 to 15590 pounds
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 $58,700 in 1983 | |
J.I. Case 2390 Engine | |
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J.I. Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 85 gal
321.7 L |
Engine details ...  | |
J.I. Case 2390 Transmission | |
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12-speed partial power shift | |
Transmission details ...  |
J.I. Case 2390 Power | |
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Drawbar (tested) | 137.72 hp
102.7 kW |
PTO (tested) | 160.72 hp
119.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Differential lock | mechanical rear |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic wet disc brakes | |
Silent Guardian cab standard with air-conditioning. Four-post ROPS available. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Pressure | 2200 psi
151.7 bar |
Valves | 2 to 4 |
Pump flow | 27 gpm
102.2 lpm |
Steering flow | 8 gpm
30.3 lpm |
Steering press. | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift | 8000 lbs
3628 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 1000@2100 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 104 inches
264 cm |
Weight | 14270 to 15590 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00-16 |
Rear tire | 18.4-38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
ROPS Charging amps | 61 |
Cab Charging amps | 72 |
Charging volts | 12 |
References | |
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Model90 Loaders published in 1979, by J.I. Case | |
2390/ Tractors published in 1979, 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 |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 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 with aspirator |
Compression | 15.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission — 12 forward and 3 reverse partial power shift
Type | partial power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Four gears, plus reverse, with three ranges. Power shift between ranges. | |
With 18.4-38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 2390 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00-16 |
Ag rear | 18.4-38 |
Ag rear | 24.5-32 |
30.5-32 | |
20.8-38 | |
18.4-42 | |
20.8-42 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 104 inches
264 cm |
Length | 183.25 inches
465 cm |
Height (cab) | 115.5 inches
293 cm |
Height (exhaust) | 117.5 inches
298 cm |
Rear axle | 3.50 by 96 inches
88 by 2438 mm |
Rear axle | 3.875 by 96 inches
98 by 2438 mm |
Rear axle | 3.875 by 120 inches
98 by 3048 mm |
Front tread | 60 to 88 inches
152 to 223 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 110 inches
152 to 279 cm |
J.I. Case 2390 Weight | |
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Shipping | 14270 lbs
6472 kg |
Operating | 15590 lbs (with duals)
7071 kg |
Max capacity | 20500 lbs
9298 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1302 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 2WD
April 6 - 16, 1979
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1302 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 160.72 hp
119.8 kW |
Fuel use | 10.6 gal/hour
40.1 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 137.72 hp
102.7 kW |
Fuel use | 10.4 gal/hour
39.4 l/hour |
Gear 2I used for power test. | |
Max pull | 16,020 lbs
7266 kg |
Gear 1H used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 2390 based on its 160.72 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 5 to 7 Bottom (18")5 - 7 铧 (45 cm) | Commercial / Field Scale | Large acreage tillage; requires front ballast weights. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 15 to 20 ft Batwing4.6 - 6.1 m 宽幅折叠翼 | Commercial / Field Scale | Large commercial field and roadside mowing operations. |
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 | 15 to 22 ft Folding Disc4.5 - 6.7 m 折叠式圆盘耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Wide commercial field leveling; requires hydraulic remotes. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Large Square Baler (3x4 or 4x4)大方捆商用打捆机 (1.2x1.2 m) | Commercial / Field Scale | High-capacity commercial forage harvesting (1000 RPM PTO). |
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 2390.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 10.2 hrs
Approximately 10.2 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (85 gal / 321.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~8.4 gal/hr (31.6 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 2390 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 2390.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)160.7 hp
Kilowatts (kW)119.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)162.9 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
Compare J.I. Case 2390 against same-era industry alternatives in the same horsepower class.
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J.I. Case 2390
Engine Power:160.72 hp
119.8 kW
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