- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1978–1983
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 2590 specs: hp, weight, years
CASE 504 BDT six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 197.3 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
197.3 hp
147.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2590”, 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
- 15,741 lb
- 3-point lift
- 7,998 lb
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
J.I. Case 2590 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 2590 was built from 1978 to 1983.
The J.I. Case 2590 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 147.1 kW (197.3 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 2590 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 2590 has a CASE 504 BDT engine, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel unit.Source 1
The J.I. Case 2590 weighs 7,140 kg (15,741 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 2590 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the J.I. Case 2590 lifts 3,628 kg (7,998 lb) at the lower-link ends.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2590”
How does the 2590 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A three-point lift at the lower links of 3,628 kg is low for its class — 49% below the median of 7,150 kg across the 89 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 18 across the 116 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 130 tractors within 10% of its power, 15% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 130 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 2590 have?
The only figure for the 2590 is 197.3 hp (147.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2590”
What engine is in a 2590?
A 2590 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 |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2290”
How much will a 2590 lift?
A 2590 lifts 7,998 lb (3,628 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
|---|---|
| Lift at ends | 7,998 lb · 3,628 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
| PTO shaft | 1 3/8 inch splines Form-1 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2590”
What transmission does a 2590 have?
Transmission specifications for the 2590 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal-operated wet disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Steering | Hydrostatic steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2590”
How much does a 2590 weigh?
A 2590 weighs 15,741 lb (7,140 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 15,741 lb · 7,140 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 104.0 in · 2,642 mm |
| Length | 175.5 in · 4,458 mm |
| Width | 96.0 in · 2,438 mm |
| Height | 115.0 in · 2,921 mm |
| Ground clearance | 22.0 in · 559 mm |
| Front track | 64.0–92.0 in · 1,626–2,337 mm |
| Rear track | 64.0–134.0 in · 1,626–3,404 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 12.7 ft · 3.86 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2590”
What oil does a 2590 take, and how much?
A 2590 engine takes 24.0 qt (22.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 24.0 qt · 22.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2590” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 100.0 qt · 94.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2590” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 44.0 qt · 41.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2590” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 2590?
Within 10% of its 197.3 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Schlüter Profi Trac 2000 VL197 hp engine, claimed · 1976Side by side with the 2590 →
- Hürlimann H-6200 Turbo197.4 hp engine, claimed · 1982Side by side with the 2590 →
- Deutz-Fahr DX 230196.3 hp engine, claimed · 1980–1982Side by side with the 2590 →
- Schlüter Super 2000 LS200 hp engine, claimed · 1993Side by side with the 2590 →
- J.I. Case 3294194.3 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1985Side by side with the 2590 →
- DEUTZ-ALLIS 9190193.4 hp engine, claimed · 1989–1990Side by side with the 2590 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 2590
Is a 2590 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 2590 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 2590 have?
A 2590 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO on a 1 3/8 inch splines Form-1 shaft.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2290”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case 2590”.
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 2590 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115394 · revision 989876. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document