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J.I. Case 1690

The J.I. Case 1690 is a utility tractor produced from 1980 to 1983 as part of the 90 Series. Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England, it features a 5.4L 6-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine delivering 90 hp PTO power. It offers two transmission options: a 12-speed synchromesh and a 12-speed partial power shift, both with hydraulic dry disc clutches. The tractor supports two- or four-wheel drive, power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and a two-post ROPS with an optional cab. Hydraulics use an open center system with a 20 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is category II with an independent 540/1000 PTO. Dimensions include a 100.5 inch wheelbase and an operating weight of 8755 lbs. Tires are 10.00-16 front and 18.4-34 rear. Attachments include a front-end loader with various bucket widths and lifting capacities. The tractor was originally priced at $30,000 in 1983.
Power100 hp[P]
Founded1980 - 1983
Model1690

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 1690

Power
PTO (tested)90.39 hp (67.4 kW)
PTO (claimed)90 hp (67.1 kW)
Drawbar (tested)72.55 hp (54.1 kW)
Tires
Ag rear18.4-34
Ag front10.00-16
Engine
Typediesel
ModelJ.I. Case 5.4L 6-cyl diesel
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Fuel tank26 gal (98.4 L)
Rated RPM2200
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Bore/Stroke3.939x4.50 inches (100 x 114 mm)
Displacement329 ci (5.4 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity16 qts (15.1 L)
Compression ratio16:1
Dimensions
Wheelbase100.5 inches (255 cm)
Rear tread60.75 to 85 inches (154 to 215 cm)
4WD Front tread59 to 71 inches (149 to 180 cm)
Ballasted weight12470 lbs (5656 kg)
4WD ROPS Operating weight8755 lbs (3971 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Hydraulics
Typeopen center
Pump flow20 gpm (75.7 lpm)
Mechanical
ROPSTwo-post ROPS. Cab optional.
DriveTwo- or four-wheel drive
BrakesHydraulic wet disc brakes
SteeringPower steering
Production
TypeUtility tractor
Series90 Series
Built inMeltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Original price$30,000 in 1983
Years produced1980 - 1983
Attachments
Loaderfront-end loader
66L Loader Dump angle45°
66L Loader Bucket widths48 inches (121 cm), 60 inches (152 cm), 66 inches (167 cm), 72 inches (182 cm), 83 inches (210 cm)
66L Loader Lift capacity2100 lbs (952 kg)
66L Loader Breakout force4775 lbs (2165 kg)
66L Loader Reach (dumped)43 inches (109 cm)
66L Loader Rollback angle12°
66L Loader Height (at pin)126.8 inches (322 cm)
Transmission
Options12-speed synchromesh, 12-speed partial power shift
Synchromesh Typesynchromesh
Synchromesh Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Synchromesh Clutchhydraulic dry disc
Partial power shift Typepartial power shift
Partial power shift Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Partial power shift Clutchhydraulic dry disc
Partial power shift DetailsThree gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift.
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeII
Serial numbers
198011120101
198111211841
198211213684
198311214373
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type540/1000
Serial number location
LocationSerial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine.