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J.I. Case 4490

The J.I. Case 4490 is a four-wheel drive (4WD) tractor produced from 1979 to 1983. It belongs to the 4WD 90 Series and was built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It features a turbocharged 8.3L 6-cylinder diesel engine producing 210 hp, with a 12-speed three-speed power shift transmission. The tractor includes advanced mechanical features such as outboard planetary final drives, power four-wheel steering, hydraulic dry disc brakes, and a Silent Guardian cab with air-conditioning. It has a closed center hydraulic system with 2250 psi pressure and a rear Type III hitch with 11000 lbs lift capacity. The 4490 has a wheelbase of 102 inches, operating weight of 20840 lbs, and uses various agricultural tire sizes. It was originally priced at $70,800 in 1983.
Power210 hp
Founded1979 - 1983
Model4490

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 4490

Power
Engine210 hp (156.6 kW)
PTO (tested)175.20 hp (130.6 kW)
PTO (claimed)175 hp (130.5 kW)
Drawbar (tested)150.14 hp (112.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)153 hp (114.1 kW)
Tires
Ag rear18.4-34, 20.8-34
Ag front18.4-34, 20.8-34
Other rear23.1-30, 24.5-32, 30.5-32
Other front23.1-30, 24.5-32, 30.5-32
Engine
Typeturbocharged diesel
ModelCase 8.3L 6-cyl diesel
Power210 hp (156.6 kW)
Coolingliquid-cooled
Cylinders6-cylinder
Fuel tank128 gal (484.5 L)
Rated RPM2200
Air cleanerdual paper elements
Bore/Stroke4.625x5.0 inches (117 x 127 mm)
Compression15.8:1
Displacement504 ci (8.3 L)
Starter volts12
Coolant capacity48 qts (45.4 L)
Dimensions
Width96 inches (243 cm) Minimum width.
Length232 inches (589 cm)
Wheelbase102 inches (259 cm)
Rear tread72 to 92 inches (182 to 233 cm)
Front tread72 to 92 inches (182 to 233 cm)
Ballasted weight22450 lbs (10183 kg) With dual 18.4-34 front and rear and liquid in all front tires.
Ground clearance18 inches (45 cm)
Operating weight20840 lbs (9453 kg)
Electrical
Groundnegative
Battery volts12
Charging amps72
Charging systemalternator
Hydraulics
Typeclosed center
Valves2 to 4
Pressure2250 psi (155.1 bar)
SCV flow24 gpm (90.8 lpm)
Pump flow31 gpm (117.3 lpm)
Mechanical
CabSilent Guardian cab standard with air-conditioning
Drive4x4 4WD
BrakesHydraulic dry disc brakes
Final drivesoutboard planetary
Power four-wheel steeringYes
Production
TypeFour-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor
Built inRacine, Wisconsin, USA
ManufacturerJ.I. Case
Original price$70,800 in 1983
Years produced1979 - 1983
Transmission
Typethree-speed power shift
Gears12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutchhydraulic wet disc
DescriptionThree power shift gears, plus reverse gear, in four ranges.
Tractor hitch
Rear TypeIII
Rear lift11000 lbs (4989 kg)
Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTOindependent
Rear PTO Type1000 (1.375)