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J.I. Case 990

The J.I. Case 990 is a utility tractor produced from 1976 to 1980, built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England. It shares the same model as the David Brown 990 Selectamatic. It features a David Brown 3.2L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing 58 hp net, with a 12-speed partially synchronized transmission. The tractor offers two- or four-wheel drive options, power steering, hydraulic drum brakes, and a weather frame cab as standard. It has an open center hydraulic system with 2000 psi pressure and 7.4 gpm flow. The rear hitch is type II/I with a recommended lift capacity of 2000 lbs and a maximum of 4250 lbs. The PTO is transmission-driven with optional live PTO and 540/1000 rpm rear PTO type. Dimensions include an 82-inch wheelbase, 129-inch length, and 67-inch minimum width. Weight ranges from 5760 lbs (2WD) to 6700 lbs (4WD). The tractor has various cab height options and standard agricultural tires for 2WD and 4WD configurations.
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Power58 hp
Founded1976 - 1980
Model990

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 990

Power

Engine (net):58 hp (43.3 kW)
PTO (tested):53.77 hp (40.1 kW)
PTO (claimed):52.9 hp (39.4 kW)
Drawbar (tested):45.68 hp (34.1 kW)
Drawbar (claimed):45.2 hp (33.7 kW)

Engine

Type:David Brown 3.2L 4-cyl diesel
Fuel tank:17.9 gal (67.8 L)
Rated RPM:2200
Air cleaner:oil bath
Bore/Stroke:3.939x4.00 inches (100 x 102 mm)
Compression:17:1
Power (net):58 hp (43.3 kW)
Displacement:195 ci (3.2 L)
Oil capacity:7.9 qts (7.5 L)
Operating RPM:700-2200
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:14.8 qts (14.0 L)

Height

Cab Q-Cab:99 inches (251 cm)
Cab De-Luxe:104 inches (264 cm)
Cab Low-Profile:92.5 inches (234 cm)

Electrical

Battery AH:96
Battery volts:12
Charging system:alternator

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Pressure:2000 psi (137.9 bar)
Total flow:7.4 gpm (28.0 lpm)

Mechanical

Cab:Weather frame cab standard
Drive:Two- or four-wheel drive
Brakes:Hydraulic drum brakes
Power steering:Yes

Production

Built in:Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England
Years made:1976 - 1980

Transmission

Type:partially synchronized
Gears:12 forward and 4 reverse
Notes:Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifting between gears 1-2-3 and synchronized down-shifting from 3-to-2.
Clutch:280mm dry disc
Oil capacity:28.5 qts (27.0 L)

Tractor hitch

Rear Type:II/I
Rear lift maximum:4250 lbs (1927 kg)
Rear lift recommended:2000 lbs (907 kg)

Serial Numbers

1961:440001
1962:441323
1963:450376
1964:460376
1965:472273
1966:483768
1967:496283
1968:504690
1969:808150
1970:818301
1971:826009
1972:850600
1973:854403
1974:859367
1975:863900
1976:11070001
1977:11080236
1978:11089141
1979:11096828
1980:11104577
Location:Serial number on the right side of the tractor frame.

Dimensions & Tires

Width:67 inches (Minimum width) (170 cm)
Length:129 inches (327 cm)
4WD tires:Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD)
Wheelbase:82 inches (208 cm)
2WD Weight:5760 lbs (2612 kg)
4WD Weight:6700 lbs (3039 kg)
Rear tread:52/56/60/64/68/72/76 inches (132/142/152/162/172/182/193 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)
Clearance (drawbar):16 inches (40 cm)
Standard tires (ag):Front: 6.00-19. Rear: 12.4-36 (2WD)
2WD Clearance (front axle):21 inches (53 cm)
4WD Clearance (front axle):15 inches (38 cm)

Power Take-off (PTO)

Live PTO:Optional
Rear PTO:transmission
Rear PTO Type:540/1000 (1.375)