J.I. Case 2594
The J.I. Case 2594 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 504 ci 8.3 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 217 hp / 161.8 kW. Transmission: 24 forward and 3 reverse. Operating weight: 14875 to 16220 pounds.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 217 hp / 161.8 kW
Fuel & Capacities
85 gal
321.7 L
Transmission
24 forward and 3 reverse
Operating Weight
14875 to 16220 pounds
Overview
 | 1984
94 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
94 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 | |
J.I. Case 2594 Engine | |
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Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
J.I. Case 2594 Power | |
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Engine | 217 hp
161.8 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 161 hp
120.1 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 180 hp
134.2 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 159.64 hp
119.0 kW |
PTO (tested) | 182.07 hp
135.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Wet disc brakes | |
Silent Guardian cab with air-conditioning. |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 85 gal
321.7 L |
25 gal (optional auxiliary tank)
94.6 L | |
Hydraulic system | 32 gal
121.1 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 32 gal
121.1 L |
Pressure | 2250 psi
155.1 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 (at 24"/610mm) | 7,750 lbs
3515 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Clutch | hydraulic |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 118 inches
299 cm |
Weight | 14875 to 16220 pounds |
Front tire | 11.00x16 |
Rear tire | 20.8x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Charging amps | 72 |
105 OptOptional | |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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2094/2294/2394/2594 Tractors published in 1983, by J.I. Case | |
Product Information - Case 94 Series Tractors published in 1983, by J.I. Case | |
The Tractor Specialist Buyers Guide published in 1984, by J.I. Case | |
Tractor & Loaders Buyers Guide published in 1985, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Engine Detail — 504 ci / 8.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Case |
Configuration | turbocharged diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 504 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches
117 x 127 mm |
Power | 217 hp
161.8 kW |
Rated RPM | 2100 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 30 qts
28.4 L |
Coolant capacity | 44 qts
41.6 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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12-speed three-speed power shift | |
24-speed four-speed power shift |
Transmission — 12 forward and 3 reverse three-speed power shift
Type | three-speed power shift |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Oil capacity | 128 qts
121.1 L |
Three power-shift gears (1-3), plus reverse, in four ranges (1-4). Reverse does not function in fourth range. | |
With 20.8x38 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — 24 forward and 3 reverse four-speed power shift
Type | four-speed power shift |
Gears | 24 forward and 3 reverse |
Oil capacity | 128 qts
121.1 L |
Six power shift gears (1-6), plus reverse, in four ranges (1-4). Reverse does not work in fourth range. | |
With 20.8x38 rear tires. | |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 2594 Tires | |
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Ag front | 11.00x16 |
Ag rear | 20.8x38 |
Ag front | 14Lx16 |
Ag rear | 24.5x32 |
30.5x32 | |
20.8x38 | |
18.4x42 | |
20.8x42 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 118 inches
299 cm |
Width | 96 inches
243 cm |
120 inches (optional axle)
304 cm | |
Bar rear axle | 3.875 by 96 inches
98 by 2438 mm |
Bar rear axle | 3.875 by 120 inches
98 by 3048 mm |
Rear tread | 60 to 110 inches
152 to 279 cm |
Rear tread | 60 to 132 inches
152 to 335 cm (long axle) |
J.I. Case 2594 Weight | |
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Shipping | 14,875 lbs
6747 kg |
Operating | 16,220 lbs
7357 kg |
Max capacity | 20,500 lbs
9298 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1529 | |
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Diesel 24-speed 2WD
May 31 - June 20, 1984
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1529 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 182.07 hp
135.8 kW |
Fuel use | 12.0 gal/hour
45.4 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 159.64 hp
119.0 kW |
Fuel use | 11.9 gal/hour
45.0 l/hour |
Gear 3-4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 16874 lbs
7654 kg |
Gear 2-2 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 2594 based on its 217 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 2594.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 7.5 hrs
Approximately 7.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (85 gal / 321.8 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~11.3 gal/hr (42.7 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 2594 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 2594.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)217 hp
Kilowatts (kW)161.8 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)220 PS
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