International Harvester 1566 vs J.I. Case 2390
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
We will not advise between these two machines, because the drive differs (Two-wheel or four-wheel drive; 2WD); they were not built in overlapping years (1974–1976; 1978–1983). The figures below are side by side so you can judge them yourself; each says whether it was measured, claimed or declared by its source.
Field by field
9 material differences · 6 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 1566 | 2390 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 161 hp | 168.7 hp | — |
| Engine declared | INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DT-436 | CASE 504 BDT | differs |
| Displacement declared | 7.14 L | 8.26 L | +16% 2390 |
| Maximum torque declared | — | 487 lb·ft · 660 N·m | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Pedal-operated ceramic clutch | pedal-operated wet disc clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 12.0 gpm · 45.5 L/min | — | — |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 5,798 lb · 2,630 kg | 13,448 lb · 6,100 kg | +132% 2390 |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 1000 rpm | 1000 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 15,194 lb · 6,892 kg | 15,591 lb · 7,072 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 104.8 in · 2,662 mm | 104.0 in · 2,642 mm | — |
| Length declared | 168.0 in · 4,267 mm | 175.5 in · 4,458 mm | — |
| Width declared | 112.0 in · 2,845 mm | 96.0 in · 2,438 mm | +17% 1566 |
| Height declared | 125.0 in · 3,175 mm | 115.0 in · 2,921 mm | +9% 1566 |
| Ground clearance declared | 17.0 in · 432 mm | 22.0 in · 559 mm | +29% 2390 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 11.9 ft · 3.63 m | 12.7 ft · 3.86 m | +6% 2390 |
| Fuel tank declared | 168.0 qt · 159.0 L | 339.9 qt · 321.7 L | +102% 2390 |
International Harvester 1566 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Farmall Farmall 1566”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1466”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IHC 1566”
J.I. Case 2390 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2390”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2290”