- 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 4690 specs: hp, weight, years
CASE A-504 BDTL six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 257 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
257 hp
192 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690”, 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
- 22,311 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 15.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
J.I. Case 4690 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 4690 was built from 1979 to 1983.
The J.I. Case 4690 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 192 kW (257 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 4690 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The J.I. Case 4690 has a CASE A-504 BDTL engine, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel unit.
The J.I. Case 4690 weighs 10,120 kg (22,311 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 4690 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 4690 delivers 58.7 L/min (15.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690”
How does the 4690 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A hydraulic pump flow of 58.7 L/min is low for its class — 51% below the median of 120 L/min across the 58 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 60 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 73 tractors within 10% of its power, 25% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 73 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 4690 have?
The only figure for the 4690 is 257 hp (192 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690”
What engine is in a 4690?
A 4690 has a CASE A-504 BDTL, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CASE A-504 BDTL |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 504.2 ci · 8.26 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690”
How much will a 4690 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 4690 are below.
| Pump flow | 15.5 gpm · 58.7 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690”
What transmission does a 4690 have?
Transmission specifications for the 4690 are below.
| Clutch | Hydraulically operated wet disc clutch |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Pedal-operated hydraulic disc brake acting on differential side shafts |
| Steering | Hydraulic front and electro-hydraulic rear steering |
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690”
How much does a 4690 weigh?
A 4690 weighs 22,311 lb (10,120 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 22,311 lb · 10,120 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 102.0 in · 2,591 mm |
| Length | 232.0 in · 5,893 mm |
| Width | 96.0 in · 2,438 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.5 in · 470 mm |
| Front track | 76.0–139.0 in · 1,930–3,530 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 76.0–139.0 in · 1,930–3,530 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690”
What oil does a 4690 take, and how much?
A 4690 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 4690” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 48.1 qt · 45.5 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 4690?
Within 10% of its 257 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- Massey Ferguson 4840256.8 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1986Side by side with the 4690 →
- John Deere 8400256.7 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1998Side by side with the 4690 →
- Lamborghini 265 Traction259.4 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1998Side by side with the 4690 →
- Fendt Favorit 626 LS (FWA 292)248 hp engine, claimed · 1981–1985Side by side with the 4690 →
- Case-IH 7250 Magnum245.5 hp engine, claimed · 1994–1997Side by side with the 4690 →
- Case-IH 7150 Magnum244 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1993Side by side with the 4690 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 4690
Is a 4690 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 4690 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 4690 have?
A 4690 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4690”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 4690 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115412 · revision 989878. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document