J.I. Case 4690
The J.I. Case 4690 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): 261 hp / 194.6 kW. Transmission: three-speed powershift. Drive type: 4x4 4WD. Operating weight: 22310 lbs 10119 kg.
Engine Power
Diesel (listed): 261 hp / 194.6 kW
Drive & Traction
4x4 4WD
Fuel & Capacities
128 gal
484.5 L
Transmission
three-speed powershift
Operating Weight
22310 lbs
10119 kg
Overview
 | 1979 - 1983
4WD 90 SeriesFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
4WD 90 Series
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $81,000 in 1987 | |
J.I. Case 4690 Engine | |
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Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel | |
Engine details ...  |
J.I. Case 4690 Transmission | |
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12-speed | |
Transmission details ...  |
J.I. Case 4690 Power | |
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Engine | 261 hp
194.6 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 190 hp
141.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 219 hp
163.3 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 189.75 hp
141.5 kW |
PTO (tested) | 219.62 hp
163.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | 4x4 4WD |
Steering | hydraulic four-wheel steering |
Hydraulic dry disc brakes | |
Silent Guardian cab standard with air-conditioning. | |
Capacity | |
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Fuel | 128 gal
484.5 L |
Hydraulic system | 15.5 gal
58.7 L |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | closed center |
Capacity | 15.5 gal
58.7 L |
Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 31 gpm
117.3 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | III |
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12750 lbs
5783 kg |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Weight | 22310 lbs
10119 kg |
Front tire | 18.4-34 |
Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Ground | negative |
Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
References | |
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The most advanced design 4-wheel drive tractors Case ever built published in 1979, 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 | |
The Tractor Specialist Buyers Guide published in 1984, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Engine Detail — 504 ci / 8.3 L Diesel
Manufacturer | Case |
Configuration | turbocharged intercooled diesel, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 504 ci
8.3 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches
117 x 127 mm |
Power | 261 hp
194.6 kW |
Compression | 15.8:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Coolant capacity | 48 qts
45.4 L |
Transmission
Transmission — three-speed powershift
Transmission | three-speed powershift |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
Four gears (1-4) in three power shift ranges, plus reverse range. | |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 4690 Tires | |
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Ag front | 18.4-34 |
Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 102 inches
259 cm |
Operating weight | 22310 lbs
10119 kg |
Ballasted weight | 25230 lbs
11444 kg |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 1329 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 4WD
October 18 - 26, 1979
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1329 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 219.62 hp
163.8 kW |
Fuel use | 14.4 gal/hour
54.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 189.75 hp
141.5 kW |
Fuel use | 14.2 gal/hour
53.7 l/hour |
Gear 8 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 24564 lbs
11142 kg |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 4690 based on its 261 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 8+ Bottom On-Land Hitch8+ 铧重型机外牵引犁 | Commercial / Field Scale | High horsepower articulated/4WD field plowing. |
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 | 24 to 36 ft Heavy Duty Field Disc7.3 - 11.0 m 超宽重型整地耙 | Commercial / Field Scale | Broad-acre grain tillage for high-drawbar tractors. |
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 4690.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.4 hrs
Approximately 9.4 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (128 gal / 484.5 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~13.6 gal/hr (51.4 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 4690 Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 4690.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)261 hp
Kilowatts (kW)194.6 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)264.6 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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