J.I. Case 2590

Production: 1979 - 1983  

Production
Manufacturer:	J.I. Case
Type:	Row-Crop tractor
Factory:	Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Total built:	6,065
Original price:	$65,000 (1983)

J.I. Case 2590 Power
Drawbar (claimed):	159 hp 118.6 kW
PTO (claimed):	180 hp 134.2 kW
Drawbar (tested):	153.24 hp 114.3 kW
PTO (tested):	180.38 hp 134.5 kW

Mechanical
Chassis:	4x2 2WD
Differential lock:	rear standard
Steering:	hydrostatic power
Brakes:	differential hydraulic wet disc
Cab:	Silent Guardian cab standard with air-conditioning.
Transmission:	12-speed partial power shift

Hydraulics
Type:	closed center
Valves:	2 to 4
Pump flow:	23 gpm 87.1 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type:	III
Rear lift:	8000 lbs 3628 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO:	independent
Rear RPM:	1000

2590 Serial Numbers
Location:	Data plate on instrument panel
1978:	8835443
1979:	8840001
1980:	9901001
1981:	9910025
1982:	9918830
1983:	9924700

Electrical
Ground:	negative
Charging system:	alternator
Charging amps:	72
Charging volts:	12

Engine Detail
J.I. Case
turbocharged diesel
6-cylinder
liquid-cooled
Displacement:	504 ci 8.3 L
Bore/Stroke:	4.625x5.00 inches 117 x 127 mm
Compression:	15.8:1
Rated RPM:	2100
Starter volts:	12
Coolant capacity:	44 qts 41.6 L

Transmission
Type:	partial power shift
Gears:	12 forward and 3 reverse

Dimensions
Wheelbase:	104 inches 264 cm
Operating weight:	15,740 lbs 7139 kg
Ballasted weight:	20,500 lbs 9298 kg
Rear axle:	3.875 by 96 inches 98 by 2438 mm
Rear axle:	3.875 by 120 inches 98 by 3048 mm