Overview
The CaseIH JX1090U is a utility farm tractor manufactured in Jesi, Italy, between 2004 and 2008. It is powered by a 4.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine rated at 90 gross horsepower and features an open center hydraulic system with a total flow of 20 gpm.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power and Pull Performance:
In OCED Tractor Test 2279, the JX1090U recorded a maximum PTO power of 83.3 hp and a maximum drawbar pull of 10,050 lbs while utilizing gear 2-I for the pull test.
Transmission and Configuration Versatility:
This model offers multiple transmission configurations including a 12-speed synchronized shuttle, 24-speed partial power shift options, and an optional creeper adding eight forward speeds to the base 12x12 setup.
Weight and Chassis Specifications:
The tractor's operating weight ranges from 8,665 lbs in 2WD cab configurations to 8,895 lbs in 4WD cab versions, with a fully ballasted weight capacity of 10,670 lbs.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Jesi, Italy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CaseIH |
Engine
| Engine type | CaseIH 4.5L 4-cyl diesel |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 33.5 gal (126.8 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.094x5.197 inches (104 x 132 mm) |
| Compression | 17.5:1 |
| Description | CaseIH / turbocharged diesel / 4-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 273.7 ci (4.5 L) |
| Fuel system | Bosch direct injection |
| Power (gross) | 90 hp (67.1 kW) |
| Pre-heating | grid heater |
| Rated RPM | 2500 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 62.1 hp (46.3 kW) |
| Engine (gross) | 90 hp (67.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 77 hp (57.4 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 82.7 hp (61.7 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | dry disc |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, III) with synchronized mechanical shuttle. Separate right-hand gear and range levers. Left-hand shuttle lever on fender. / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, III) with two-speed (lo/hi) power shift. Push-button power shift located on the gear shift lever and provides a lower downshift for every forward gear. Mechanical synchronized shuttle. / Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (I, II, III) with push-button power shift and power shuttle. The reverser lever for the power shuttle is located on the steering column. / The creeper option adds an additional eight forward speeds to the basic 12x12 transmission. |
| Gears | 12 forward and reverse / 24 forward and 12 reverse / 24 forward and reverse / 20 forward and 12 reverse |
| Type | synchronized shuttle / partial power shift with synchronized shuttle / partial power shift with power shuttle / synchronized shuttle with creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchronized shuttle / 24-speed partial power shift with synchronized shuttle / 24-speed partial power shift with power shuttle / 20-speed synchronized shuttle with creeper |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchronized shuttle / 24-speed partial power shift with synchronized shuttle / 24-speed partial power shift with power shuttle / 20-speed synchronized shuttle with creeper |
Mechanical
| Description | Power steering / Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / Flat-platform with two-post folding ROPS. Optional cab with air-conditioning. |
|---|---|
| Differential lock | electro-hydraulic |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 14.5 gpm (54.9 lpm) |
|---|---|
| Steering flow | 5.5 gpm (20.8 lpm) |
| Total flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 to 3 |
Hitch
| Control | mechanical lower link |
|---|---|
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 5745 lbs (2605 kg) |
| Rear Type | II/I |
PTO
| Clutch | electro-hydraulic wet disc |
|---|---|
| Engine RPM | 540@2200 |
| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery CCA | 960 |
|---|---|
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 120 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 2WD Front tread | 55.4 to 85.6 inches (140 to 217 cm) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Wheelbase | 92.2 inches (234 cm) |
| 4WD Front tread | 56.1 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 91.1 inches (231 cm) |
| Rear tread | 64.3 to 83.9 inches (163 to 213 cm) |
| 2WD Wheelbase | 92.2 inches (234 cm) |
| 4WD Wheelbase | 91.1 inches (231 cm) |
| Weight | 6834 to 8895 pounds |
CaseIH JX1090U Height
| Cab | 102.5 inches (260 cm) |
|---|---|
| Exhaust | 117.5 inches (298 cm) |
| ROPS | 104.5 inches (265 cm) |
CaseIH JX1090U Weight
| 2WD cab Shipping | 7275 lbs (3299 kg) |
|---|---|
| 2WD Operating | 8665 lbs (3930 kg) |
| 2WD ROPS Shipping | 6834 lbs (3099 kg) |
| 4WD cab Shipping | 7936 lbs (3599 kg) |
| 4WD Operating | 8895 lbs (4034 kg) |
| 4WD ROPS Shipping | 7496 lbs (3400 kg) |
| Ballasted | 10670 lbs (4839 kg) |
CaseIH JX1090U attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
|---|
OCED Tractor Test 2279
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDMarch 1 - May 1, 2005Link: OCED Tractor Test 2279 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 2-II used for power test. / Gear 2-I used for pull test. |
|---|---|
| Fuel use | 5.3 gal/hour (20.1 l/hour) / 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) / 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 62.1 hp (46.3 kW) |
| Max pull | 10,050 lbs (4558 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 82.7 hp (61.7 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 83.3 hp (62.1 kW) |
References
| Description | JXU Maxxima published in 2004, by CaseIH / JXU Series Maxxima Tractors published in 2004, by CaseIH |
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Nebraska Tractor Test Results
Test #S530
Test Date:
March to May, 2005
Location:
Istituto Per La Macchine Agricole E Movimento Terra, Strada delle Cacce, 73-10135 Torino, Italy
This section is compiled from original Nebraska Tractor Test PDFs using AI-assisted extraction and human review. For full verification, download the source PDF above. Differences between reports, incomplete source data, and occasional extraction or data entry mistakes can occur.
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption
Rated Engine Speed
82.70 hp
N/A lb/hp·hr
Standard PTO Speed
83.30 hp
@ N/A rpm PTO
Torque Statistics
| Maximum Torque | 253 lb-ft (343 Nm) |
|---|---|
| Torque Rise | 45.7% |
PTO Power Curve
Maximum Power & Fuel Consumption Details
| Condition | HP | kW | RPM | PTO RPM | Fuel gal/hr | Fuel L/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rated Engine Speed | 82.70 | 61.60 | 2502 | 1051 | 5.28 | 19.98 |
Varying Power & Fuel Consumption
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| Power | RPM | gal/hr | lb/hp·hr | hp·hr/gal | DEF gal/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82.70 | 2502 | 5.28 | 0.45 | 15.68 | N/A |
| 73.20 | 2624 | 5.15 | 0.49 | 14.21 | N/A |
| 55.10 | 2645 | 4.36 | 0.55 | 12.64 | N/A |
| 36.90 | 2662 | 3.32 | 0.63 | 11.12 | N/A |
| 18.50 | 2667 | 2.73 | 1.03 | 6.80 | N/A |
| N/A | 2676 | 1.95 | N/A | N/A | N/A |