- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1980–1984
It sits on the compact/utility boundary, so either size is a fair description. WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
J.I. Case 1290 (DT) specs: hp, weight, years
DAVID BROWN AD 4/49 or AD 4/55 four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 57.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
57.3 hp
42.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1290”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 6,572 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 7.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
J.I. Case 1290 (DT) specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 1290 (DT) was built from 1980 to 1984.
The J.I. Case 1290 (DT) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 42.7 kW (57.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 1290 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The J.I. Case 1290 (DT) has a DAVID BROWN AD 4/49 or AD 4/55 engine, a 4-cylinder 3.20 L diesel unit.Source 2
The J.I. Case 1290 (DT) weighs 2,981 kg (6,572 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 1290 (DT) has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 1290 (DT) delivers 28.4 L/min (7.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1290”
How much horsepower does a 1290 (DT) have?
The only figure for the 1290 (DT) is 57.3 hp (42.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1290”
What engine is in a 1290 (DT)?
A 1290 (DT) has a DAVID BROWN AD 4/49 or AD 4/55, a 4-cylinder 3.20 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | DAVID BROWN AD 4/49 or AD 4/55Source 2 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 195.2 ci · 3.20 LSource 2 |
| Max torque | 145 lb·ft · 197 N·m @ 1,300 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1290”
How much will a 1290 (DT) lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 1290 (DT) are below.
| Pump flow | 7.5 gpm · 28.4 L/min |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,827 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1290”
What transmission does a 1290 (DT) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1290 (DT) are below.
| Clutch | Dry Borg & Beck double clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1290”
How much does a 1290 (DT) weigh?
A 1290 (DT) weighs 6,572 lb (2,981 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,572 lb · 2,981 kgDT: 3,200 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 83.0 in · 2,108 mmDT: 2,134 |
| Length | 142.9 in · 3,630 mm |
| Width | 77.6–97.2 in · 1,970–2,470 mm |
| Height | 98.0 in · 2,490 mm |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 mmDT: 335 |
| Front track | 52.0–72.0 in · 1,321–1,829 mmDT: 1,525-1,803 |
| Rear track | 60.0–80.0 in · 1,524–2,032 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 10.4 ft · 3.18 mDT: 4,060 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1290”
What oil does a 1290 (DT) take, and how much?
A 1290 (DT) engine takes 7.8 qt (7.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.8 qt · 7.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1290” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 28.5 qt · 27.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1290” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 15.0 qt · 14.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1290” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 1290 (DT)?
Within 10% of its 47.8 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- David Brown 1290 (A)47.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1980–1984Side by side with the 1290 (DT) →
- Eicher 554S47.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1981–1986Side by side with the 1290 (DT) →
- Hürlimann H-355 (A)47.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1982–1986Side by side with the 1290 (DT) →
- Deutz D 550647.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1974Side by side with the 1290 (DT) →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 3.3047.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1984–1996Side by side with the 1290 (DT) →
- Renault 8848.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1967–1971Side by side with the 1290 (DT) →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 1290 (DT)
Is a 1290 (DT) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 1290 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does a 1290 (DT) have?
A 1290 (DT) has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
What serial numbers does a 1290 (DT) carry?
The source records 2 changes by serial number, so some parts depend on which serial a 1290 (DT) carries. It does not say whether that is the tractor’s or the engine’s number, and we never work out a year from a serial number.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1290”; and Traktorenlexikon, “David Brown 1290”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 1290 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115387 · revision 989869. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: David Brown 1290 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-98544 · revision 991258. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document