- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1984–1985
It sits on the standard-size/high-power 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 2394 (DT) specs: hp, weight, years
CASE 504 BDT six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 168.7 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
168.7 hp
125.8 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2394”, 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
- 16,237 lb
- 3-point lift
- 13,448 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
J.I. Case 2394 (DT) specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 2394 (DT) was built from 1984 to 1985.
The J.I. Case 2394 (DT) has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 125.8 kW (168.7 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 2394 (DT) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 2394 (DT) has a CASE 504 BDT engine, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel unit.Source 1
The J.I. Case 2394 (DT) weighs 7,365 kg (16,237 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 2394 (DT) has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the J.I. Case 2394 (DT) lifts 6,100 kg (13,448 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2394”
How does the 2394 (DT) compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 18 across the 142 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
The power figure is a manufacturer claim, not a measurement. No laboratory test report exists for this machine. Of the 155 tractors within 10% of its power, 12% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 155 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 2394 (DT) have?
The only figure for the 2394 (DT) is 168.7 hp (125.8 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2394”
What engine is in a 2394 (DT)?
A 2394 (DT) has a CASE 504 BDT, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CASE 504 BDT |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 504.2 ci · 8.26 L |
| Max torque | 487 lb·ft · 660 N·m @ 1,400 rpmSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2290”
How much will a 2394 (DT) lift?
A 2394 (DT) lifts 13,448 lb (6,100 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 13,448 lb · 6,100 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2394”
What transmission does a 2394 (DT) have?
Transmission specifications for the 2394 (DT) are below.
| Clutch | pedal operated wet disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2394”
How much does a 2394 (DT) weigh?
A 2394 (DT) weighs 16,237 lb (7,365 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 16,237 lb · 7,365 kgDT: 7,439 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 118.0 in · 2,997 mm |
| Length | 175.5 in · 4,458 mm |
| Width | 96.0 in · 2,438 mm |
| Height | 116.9 in · 2,970 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.5 in · 572 mm |
| Front track | 61.0–89.0 in · 1,549–2,261 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0–110.0 in · 1,626–2,794 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 13.6 ft · 4.16 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2394”
What oil does a 2394 (DT) take, and how much?
A 2394 (DT) engine takes 27.4 qt (25.9 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 27.4 qt · 25.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2394” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 128.0 qt · 121.1 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2394” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 38.0 qt · 36.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2394” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 2394 (DT)?
Within 10% of its 168.7 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 2390168.7 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1983Side by side with the 2394 (DT) →
- DEUTZ-ALLIS 8070169.6 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1988Side by side with the 2394 (DT) →
- John Deere 4555 (A)167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1992Side by side with the 2394 (DT) →
- Massey Ferguson 3670 (A)167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1995Side by side with the 2394 (DT) →
- Renault 180-94 TZ167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1991–1997Side by side with the 2394 (DT) →
- John Deere 4560 (A)167.8 hp engine, claimed · 1992–1994Side by side with the 2394 (DT) →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 2394 (DT)
Is a 2394 (DT) two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 2394 (DT) is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 2394 (DT) have?
A 2394 (DT) has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2290”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2394”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 2290 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115392 · revision 989874. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 2394 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115422 · revision 989887. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document