Overview
The CaseIH C90 is a farm utility tractor manufactured in Doncaster, England, from 1998 to 2002. It is powered by a Perkins 4.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 90 gross horsepower and features a 2-post ROPS with a straddle platform. The tractor's mechanical configuration includes hydrostatic power steering, an independent rear PTO, and an open-center hydraulic system providing a total flow of 15.7 gpm.
Ideal Applications
Tested Performance Metrics:
According to OCED Tractor Test 1898, the C90 achieved a maximum pull of 9,220 lbs and a maximum drawbar power of 69.2 hp while consuming approximately 5.0 gallons of fuel per hour.
Engine and PTO Ratings:
The liquid-cooled Perkins 1004.40T engine is rated at 2200 RPM and delivered a tested PTO performance of 79.7 hp, supported by a hydraulic wet disc clutch and 12-volt electrical system.
Mechanical and Weight Specifications:
This model is equipped with a Category II/I rear hitch with a 3,665-lb lift capacity and has an operating weight of 8,170 lbs, reaching a maximum capacity of 10,150 lbs.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Doncaster, England |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
| Original price | $29,000 (1999) |
Engine
| Engine type | Perkins 4.0L 4-cyl diesel |
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| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.93x5.00 inches (100 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 17.25:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 16.9 qts (16.0 L) |
| Description | Perkins 1004.40T / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 243.5 ci (4.0 L) |
| Fuel system | mechanical direct injection with 5-hole injectors |
| Oil capacity | 9.3 qts (8.8 L) |
| Oil change | 250 h |
| Power (gross) | 90 hp (67.1 kW) |
| Power (net) | 84 hp (62.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft (358.0 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1400 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 69.2 hp (51.6 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 90 hp (67.1 kW) |
| Engine (net) | 84 hp (62.6 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 74 hp (55.2 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 79.7 hp (59.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | 12-inch dry disc / 12-inch dry disc |
|---|---|
| Gears | 8 forward and 4 reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse / 8 forward and reverse / 16 forward and 8 reverse |
| Oil capacity | 36 qts (2WD) (34.1 L) / 36 qts (2WD) (34.1 L) / 36 qts (2WD) (34.1 L) |
| Type | partial power shift / creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 16-speed partial power shift / 16-speed creeper |
| Transmission type | 8-speed / 16-speed partial power shift / 16-speed creeper |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Two-post ROPS with straddle platform. |
|---|---|
| Differential lock | mechanical |
| Drive | 4x2 2WD |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Capacity
| Fuel | 20 gal (75.7 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 9 gal (2WD) (34.1 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 9 gal (2WD) (34.1 L) |
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| Pressure | 2500 psi (172.4 bar) |
| Pump flow | 12.7 gpm (48.1 lpm) |
| Total flow | 15.7 gpm (59.4 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 0 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | mechanical |
|---|---|
| Rear lift | 3,665 lbs (1662 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Clutch | hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 650 |
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| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 65 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ag front | 7.50-16 |
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| Ag rear | 16.9-30 |
| Wheelbase | 84.3 inches (2WD) (214 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-30 |
| Weight | 5963 to 8170 pounds |
| Wheelbase | 84.3 inches (2WD) (214 cm) |
C90 Serial Numbers
| 1998 | JJE1000056 |
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| 1999 | JJE1008492 |
| 2000 | JJE1013490 |
| 2001 | JJE1017672 |
| 2002 | JJE1019985 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | Near the tractor steering column on right side. |
CaseIH C90 Weight
| Max capacity | 10,150 lbs (4604 kg) |
|---|---|
| Operating | 8,170 lbs (3705 kg) |
| Shipping | 5,963 lbs (2WD) (2704 kg) |
OCED Tractor Test 1898
| Description | Diesel 16-speed 4WDOctober 1998 - November 1998, Link: OCED Tractor Test 1898 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 1-High-TA used for power test. / Gear 2-Low-TA used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) / 4.8 gal/hour (18.2 l/hour) / 5.0 gal/hour (18.9 l/hour) |
| Max power | 69.2 hp (51.6 kW) |
| Max pull | 9,220 lbs (4182 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 79.7 hp (59.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 81.1 hp (60.5 kW) |
References
| Description | CX Series Tractors published in 1997, by CaseIH |
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Variants
| C90 | basic model |
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| CX90 | deluxe model |