J.I. Case 990
The J.I. Case 990 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 195 ci 3.2 L engine. The rated power output is 58 hp 43.3 kW. Transmission: 12 forward and 4 reverse. Operating weight: 5760 to 6700 pounds.
Engine Power
58 hp
43.3 kW
Fuel & Capacities
17.9 gal
67.8 L
Transmission
12 forward and 4 reverse
Operating Weight
5760 to 6700 pounds
J I Case J.I. Case 990 Serial Number & Year Decoder
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Overview
 | 1976 - 1980
Utility tractor |
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1976 - 1980 | |
Utility tractor | |
Series map: 1290↑ 1980-198388599099547.3hp58.0hp62.0hp
Note: the J.I. Case model 990 is the same as the David Brown 990 Selectamatic. The following data is from the 990 Selectamatic listing. |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Utility tractor | |
Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England | |
J.I. Case 990 Engine | |
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David Brown 3.2L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 17.9 gal
67.8 L |
Engine details ...  | |
J.I. Case 990 Transmission | |
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12-speed partially synchronized | |
Transmission details ...  |
J.I. Case 990 Power | |
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Engine (net) | 58 hp
43.3 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 45.2 hp
33.7 kW |
PTO (claimed) | 52.9 hp
39.4 kW |
Drawbar (tested) | 45.68 hp
34.1 kW |
PTO (tested) | 53.77 hp
40.1 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Two- or four-wheel drive | |
Power steering | |
Hydraulic drum brakes | |
Weather frame cab standard. |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pressure | 2000 psi
137.9 bar |
Total flow | 7.4 gpm
28.0 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | II/I |
Rear lift | 2000 lbs (recommended)
907 kg |
4250 lbs (maximum)
1927 kg | |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | transmission |
live OptOptional | |
Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 82 inches
208 cm |
Weight | 5760 to 6700 pounds |
Front tire | 6.00-19 |
Rear tire | 12.4-36 (2WD) |
Full dimensions and tires ...  | |
Electrical | |
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Charging system | alternator |
Battery volts | 12 |
Battery AH | 96 |
References | |
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1975 Spring Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case | |
Time-saving experts published in 1975, by J.I. Case | |
"Specializing" for Specialists published in 1978, 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 |
Engine
Series map: 1290↑ 1980-198388599099547.3hp58.0hp62.0hp
Note: the J.I. Case model 990 is the same as the David Brown 990 Selectamatic. The following data is from the 990 Selectamatic listing. |
Engine Detail — 195 ci / 3.2 L Diesel
Manufacturer | David Brown |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 195 ci
3.2 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.939x4.00 inches
100 x 102 mm |
Power (net) | 58 hp
43.3 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 17:1 |
Rated RPM | 2200 |
Operating RPM | 700-2200 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 7.9 qts
7.5 L |
Coolant capacity | 14.8 qts
14.0 L |
Transmission
Series map: 1290↑ 1980-198388599099547.3hp58.0hp62.0hp
Note: the J.I. Case model 990 is the same as the David Brown 990 Selectamatic. The following data is from the 990 Selectamatic listing. |
Transmission — 12 forward and 4 reverse partially synchronized
Type | partially synchronized |
Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
Clutch | 280mm dry disc |
Oil capacity | 28.5 qts
27.0 L |
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifting between gears 1-2-3 and synchronized down-shifting from 3-to-2. | |
Dimensions
Series map: 1290↑ 1980-198388599099547.3hp58.0hp62.0hp
Note: the J.I. Case model 990 is the same as the David Brown 990 Selectamatic. The following data is from the 990 Selectamatic listing. |
J.I. Case 990 Tires | |
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Standard tires (ag) | Front: 6.00-19. Rear: 12.4-36 (2WD) |
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD) | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 82 inches
208 cm |
Length | 129 inches
327 cm |
Width | 67 inches*Minimum width
170 cm |
2WD Weight | 5760 lbs
2612 kg |
4WD Weight | 6700 lbs
3039 kg |
2WD Clearance (front axle) | 21 inches
53 cm |
4WD Clearance (front axle) | 15 inches
38 cm |
Clearance (drawbar) | 16 inches
40 cm |
2WD Front tread | 52/56/60/64/68/72 inches
132/142/152/162/172/182 cm |
4WD Front tread | 60/64/68/72 inches
152/162/172/182 cm |
Rear tread | 52/56/60/64/68/72/76 inches
132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cm |
J.I. Case 990 Height | |
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Cab | 92.5 inches (Low-Profile)
234 cm |
104 inches (De-Luxe Cab)
264 cm | |
99 inches (Q-Cab)
251 cm | |
Tests
Series map: 1290↑ 1980-198388599099547.3hp58.0hp62.0hp
Note: the J.I. Case model 990 is the same as the David Brown 990 Selectamatic. The following data is from the 990 Selectamatic listing. |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1144 | |
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Diesel 12-speed 2WD
September 17 - October 1, 1973
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1144 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 53.77 hp
40.1 kW |
Fuel use | 3.5 gal/hour
13.2 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 50.48 hp
37.6 kW |
Fuel use | 3.3 gal/hour
12.5 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 45.68 hp
34.1 kW |
Fuel use | 3.4 gal/hour
12.9 l/hour |
Max pull | 7,335 lbs
3327 kg |
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