- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: High-power
- No lab test on file
- 1979–1983
- 2,716 built
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 4890 specs: hp, weight, years
SAAB-SCANIA 11-L six-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 296.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
296.0 hp
220.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890”, 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
- 25,750 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 24.0 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
J.I. Case 4890 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 4890 was built from 1979 to 1983.
The J.I. Case 4890 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 220.7 kW (296.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 4890 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
The J.I. Case 4890 has a SAAB-SCANIA 11-L engine, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel unit.
The J.I. Case 4890 weighs 11,680 kg (25,750 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 4890 has an independent rear PTO running at 1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 4890 delivers 90.8 L/min (24.0 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890”
How does the 4890 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
A maximum engine torque of 660 N·m is low for its class — 48% below the median of 1,261 N·m across the 37 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Twelve forward gears is low for its class — 25% below the median of 16 across the 37 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 44 tractors within 10% of its power, 32% carry one.
Derived by WhichTractor from 44 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 4890 have?
The only figure for the 4890 is 296.0 hp (220.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890”
What engine is in a 4890?
A 4890 has a SAAB-SCANIA 11-L, a 6-cylinder 8.26 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | SAAB-SCANIA 11-L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 504.2 ci · 8.26 L |
| Max torque | 487 lb·ft · 660 N·m @ 1,400 rpm |
| Injection | Direct injection |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890”
How much will a 4890 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 4890 are below.
| Pump flow | 24.0 gpm · 90.8 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 3 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890”
What transmission does a 4890 have?
Transmission specifications for the 4890 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 4890”
How much does a 4890 weigh?
A 4890 weighs 25,750 lb (11,680 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 25,750 lb · 11,680 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 110.0 in · 2,794 mm |
| Length | 243.0 in · 6,172 mm |
| Width | 99.0 in · 2,515 mm |
| Ground clearance | 18.0 in · 457 mm |
| Front track | 76.0–140.0 in · 1,930–3,556 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
| Rear track | 76.0–140.0 in · 1,930–3,556 mmWikibooks gives one track for both axles; the article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890”
What oil does a 4890 take, and how much?
A 4890 engine takes 25.7 qt (24.3 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 25.7 qt · 24.3 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 52.0 qt · 49.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 44.0 qt · 41.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 4890?
Within 10% of its 296.0 hp of claimed engine power, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 4894296.0 hp engine, claimed · 1984–1985Side by side with the 4890 →
- Case-IH 9260296.0 hp engine, claimed · 1990–1994Side by side with the 4890 →
- Massey Ferguson 4880302.8 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1986Side by side with the 4890 →
- Schlüter Profi Trac 3000 TVL279.7 hp engine, claimed · 1975–1988Side by side with the 4890 →
- Schlüter Profi Trac 2500 TVL279.7 hp engine, claimed · 1985–1989Side by side with the 4890 →
- Schlüter Profi Trac 3500 TVL315 hp engine, claimed · 1978–1981Side by side with the 4890 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 4890
Is a 4890 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 4890 is four-wheel drive (4WD).
What PTO does a 4890 have?
A 4890 has a independent 1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 4890”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 4890 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115413 · revision 989879. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document