Ford 9700 (A) vs J.I. Case 2290

11 material differences · fewer than 12

Tractor one

1976–1979

No measured PTO figure

Tractor two

1978–1983

No measured PTO figure

Which should you choose?

Read our verdict on the 9700 (A) and the 2290 → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.

11 material differences · 5 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material

Ford 9700 (A) and J.I. Case 2290, field by field
Field	9700 (A)	2290	Gap
Engine
Engine power, claimed claimed	144.0 hp	147.9 hp	—
Engine declared	Ford 401 DFT	CASE 504 BDT	differs
Displacement declared	6.58 L	8.26 L	+26% 2290
Maximum torque declared	384 lb·ft · 520 N·m	451 lb·ft · 611 N·m	+18% 2290
Transmission
Top speed declared	15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h	15.5–18.6 mph · 25–30 km/h	—
Clutch declared	Pedal-operated dry single-plate clutch	Pedal operated wet disc clutch	differs
Hydraulics & hitch
Pump flow declared	—	21.0 gpm · 79.5 L/min	—
Three-point lift at ends declared	7,055 lb · 3,200 kg	9,921 lb · 4,500 kg	+41% 2290
Rear PTO speeds declared	540/1000 rpm	540/1000 rpm	—
Weight & dimensions
Unladen weight declared	12,860 lb · 5,833 kg	12,769–13,700 lb · 5,792–6,214 kg	differs
Wheelbase declared	109.7 in · 2,786 mm	104.0 in · 2,642 mm	+5% 9700 (A)
Length declared	176.0 in · 4,470 mm	175.5 in · 4,458 mm	—
Width declared	86.6 in · 2,200 mm	96.0 in · 2,438 mm	+11% 2290
Height declared	116.1 in · 2,949 mm	115.0 in · 2,921 mm	—
Ground clearance declared	25.2 in · 640 mm	16.0 in · 406 mm	+58% 9700 (A)
Turning radius, braked declared	13.3 ft · 4.06 m	12.1 ft · 3.68 m	+10% 9700 (A)
Fuel tank declared	211.3 qt · 200.0 L	259.9 qt · 246.0 L	+23% 2290

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