- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1984–1985
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 1896 (DT) specs: hp, weight, years
CUMMINS B6T-590 six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 93.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
93.7 hp
69.9 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896”, 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
- 11,850 lb
- 3-point lift
- 6,598 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
J.I. Case 1896 (DT) specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 1896 (DT) was built from 1984 to 1985.
The J.I. Case 1896 (DT) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 69.9 kW (93.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 1896 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
The J.I. Case 1896 (DT) has a CUMMINS B6T-590 engine, a 6-cylinder 5.88 L diesel unit.
The J.I. Case 1896 (DT) weighs 5,375 kg (11,850 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 1896 (DT) has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the J.I. Case 1896 (DT) lifts 2,993 kg (6,598 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896”
How does the 1896 (DT) compare with its class?
- Strength:
A maximum engine torque of 493 N·m is high for its class — 42% above the median of 346 N·m across the 279 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Strength:
A 246 L fuel tank is high for its class — 89% above the median of 130 L across the 313 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 5,375 kg is high for its class — 36% above the median of 3,943 kg across the 332 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 332 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does an 1896 (DT) have?
The only figure for the 1896 (DT) is 93.7 hp (69.9 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896”
What engine is in an 1896 (DT)?
An 1896 (DT) has a CUMMINS B6T-590, a 6-cylinder 5.88 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CUMMINS B6T-590 |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 359.1 ci · 5.88 L |
| Max torque | 364 lb·ft · 493 N·m @ 1,202 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896”
How much will an 1896 (DT) lift?
An 1896 (DT) lifts 6,598 lb (2,993 kg) at the lower-link ends.
| Lift at ends | 6,598 lb · 2,993 kg |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm @ 2,125 engine rpmEngages under load |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896”
What transmission does an 1896 (DT) have?
Transmission specifications for the 1896 (DT) are below.
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
|---|
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896”
How much does an 1896 (DT) weigh?
An 1896 (DT) weighs 11,850 lb (5,375 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 11,850 lb · 5,375 kgDT: 5,919 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 108.0 in · 2,743 mm |
| Length | 171.0 in · 4,343 mm |
| Width | 101.1 in · 2,567 mm |
| Height | 118.0 in · 2,997 mm |
| Ground clearance | 16.0 in · 406 mm |
| Front track | 60.0–88.0 in · 1,524–2,235 mmDT: 1,524-2,261 |
| Rear track | 60.0–110.0 in · 1,524–2,794 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.1 ft · 3.99 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896”
What oil does an 1896 (DT) take, and how much?
An 1896 (DT) engine takes 14.2 qt (13.4 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 14.2 qt · 13.4 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 100.0 qt · 94.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 22.0 qt · 20.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with an 1896 (DT)?
Within 10% of its 93.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- David Brown 1594 (A)93.7 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1988Side by side with the 1896 (DT) →
- Lamborghini R-956 (DT)93.7 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1996Side by side with the 1896 (DT) →
- Massey Ferguson 262593.7 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1986Side by side with the 1896 (DT) →
- VALMET 805/805-493.7 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1989Side by side with the 1896 (DT) →
- VOLVO-BM-VALMET Volvo 80593.7 hp engine, claimed · 1983–1986Side by side with the 1896 (DT) →
- Ford 7610 (A)93.7 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1991Side by side with the 1896 (DT) →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 1896 (DT)
Is an 1896 (DT) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 1896 (DT) was offered in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions.
What PTO does an 1896 (DT) have?
An 1896 (DT) has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1896”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 1896 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115453 · revision 989896. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document