JI Case 2390
Built: 1978–1983 · Series: 90 er Baureihe
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J.I. Case 90 series (1978–1983) – 1090 to 4890: Meltham three-cylinders, Racine six-cylinders with Power Shift and the articulated tractors from Bettendorf, 35 to 221 kW
The 90 series was Case's tractor programme of 1978 to 1983 – the predecessor of the 94s and, like them, assembled from three plants. The 1090 to 1690 come from Meltham in Yorkshire, the David Brown plant Case had taken over in 1972: three- and four-cylinders in Case colours, the 1690 with turbocharger as the top of the English line. The 2090 to 2590 came from Racine, Wisconsin, with Case's own six-cylinders and the Power Shift transmission Case had carried as its hallmark since the 1960s; the 4490, 4690 and 4890 were the articulated four-wheel-drive tractors from Bettendorf, Iowa, for the wheat fields of the Midwest. The suffix DT in the European designations stands for the four-wheel drive of the Meltham models.
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The register lists 13 versions with 35.3 to 220.7 kW, 2,699 to 8,263 cm³ with three to six cylinders, torque from 157 to 660 Nm, unladen weights from 2,096 to 11,680 kg, lengths from 3,320 to 6,172 mm, widths from 1,850 to 2,515 mm and heights from 1,981 to 2,921 mm – all diesel.
The 90s brought the cab as standard and, in Racine, the full twelve-speed Power Shift equipment; their time ended with the farm crisis of the early 1980s, which led Case to the 94 revision and in 1985 to the merger with International Harvester.
Used, the Meltham models are common farmyard tractors in Europe; when buying, engine, transmission (Synchromesh or Hydra-Shift), hydraulics and front axle count, and on the Racine six-cylinders the Power Shift transmission and cab electrics.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: J.I. Case 90er-Baureihe, Case Corporation (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Fuel | dieselcorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 171 hp (125.8 kW)correct |
| Rated speed | 2,100 rpmcorrect |
| Torque | 660 Nmcorrect |
| Speed at max. torque | 1,400 rpmcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 8,263 cm³correct |
| Bore | 117.5 mmcorrect |
| Stroke | 127 mmcorrect |
| Compression ratio | 15.8correct |
| Cooling | water-cooledcorrect |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,458 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,438 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,921 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,642 mmcorrect |
| Ground clearance | 559 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,072 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Drive | rear-wheel drivecorrect |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 12 V/3 Rcorrect |
| Front tyres | 16.5 L-16 ASFcorrect |
| Rear tyres | 20.8-38 AScorrect |
| Top speed | 30 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Construction | frame constructioncorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.8 kW/t (126 kW / 7.1 t)
Power class: Large (100–180 hp)
Stronger than 88% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the JI Case 2390 have?
The JI Case 2390 delivers 171 hp.
How much does the JI Case 2390 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,072 kg.
What engine does the JI Case 2390 have?
6 cylinders, 8,263 cm³ displacement, Diesel.
How fast does the JI Case 2390 go?
Top speed is 30 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the JI Case 2390?
4,458 mm × 2,438 mm × 2,921 mm.
When was the JI Case 2390 built?
Production years: 1978–1983.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Check front and rear tyre sizes: mismatched pairs strain the drivetrain.
- Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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