- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1979–1983
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 4490 specs: hp, weight, years
CASE A-504 BDT six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 207.2 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
207.2 hp
154.5 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4490”, 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
- 20,840 lb
- 3-point lift
- 11,001 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 24.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
J.I. Case 4490 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 4490 was built from 1979 to 1983.
The J.I. Case 4490 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 154.5 kW (207.2 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 4490 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The J.I. Case 4490 has a CASE A-504 BDT engine, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel unit.Source 1
The J.I. Case 4490 weighs 9,453 kg (20,840 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 4490 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The three-point hitch of the J.I. Case 4490 lifts 4,990 kg (11,001 lb) at the lower-link ends.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 4490 delivers 90.8 L/min (24.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4490”
How does the 4490 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 18 across the 103 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 117 tractors within 10% of its power, 18% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 117 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 4490 have?
The only figure for the 4490 is 207.2 hp (154.5 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4490”
What engine is in a 4490?
A 4490 has a CASE A-504 BDT, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CASE A-504 BDT |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooledSource 2 |
| Displacement | 504.2 ci · 8.26 L |
| Electrical system | 12 VSource 2 |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1370”
How much will a 4490 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
A 4490 lifts 11,001 lb (4,990 kg) at the lower-link ends of its Category 3 three-point hitch.
| Pump flow | 24.0 gpm · 90.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Lift at ends | 11,001 lb · 4,990 kg |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4490”
What transmission does a 4490 have?
Transmission specifications for the 4490 are below.
| Clutch | Hydraulically-actuated wet disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydraulic front and electrohydraulic rear steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4490”
How much does a 4490 weigh?
A 4490 weighs 20,840 lb (9,453 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 20,840 lb · 9,453 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm |
| Length | 232.0 in · 5,893 mm |
| Width | 96.0 in · 2,438 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.0 in · 457 mm |
| Front track | 74.0–123.0 in · 1,880–3,124 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 74.0–123.0 in · 1,880–3,124 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4490”
What oil does a 4490 take, and how much?
A 4490 engine takes 23.1 qt (21.9 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 23.1 qt · 21.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4490” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 48.1 qt · 45.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4490” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 4490?
Within 10% of its 207.2 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Ford 8870207.2 hp engine, claimed · 1993–1999Side by side with the 4490 →
- New Holland 8870A207.2 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2002Side by side with the 4490 →
- Massey Ferguson 1805207.3 hp engine, claimed · 1975–1977Side by side with the 4490 →
- Massey Ferguson 1800207.3 hp engine, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 4490 →
- New Holland-Fiat G 210207.3 hp engine, claimed · 1993–2003Side by side with the 4490 →
- Fendt Favorit 622 LS208 hp engine, claimed · 1979–1982Side by side with the 4490 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 4490
Is a 4490 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 4490 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 4490 have?
A 4490 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 1370”; and Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4490”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 1370 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115351 · revision 989867. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 4490 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115411 · revision 989877. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document