Overview
The J.I. Case 1594 is a farm utility tractor produced from 1983 to 1984 at the Meltham Mills facility in England. It features a 5.4L 6-cylinder diesel engine and was available with either a 12-speed synchromesh or a 12-speed Hydra-Shift partial power shift transmission. The tractor is equipped with a Category II rear hitch and an independent 540/1000 RPM PTO system.
Ideal Applications
Tested Power Output:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 1546, the synchromesh 2WD configuration produced 85.90 hp at rated engine speed and achieved a maximum drawbar pull of 8,331 lbs.
Hydraulic and Hitch Capacity:
The open center hydraulic system provides 10.5 gpm of total flow at 2600 psi, supporting a rear lift capacity of 6,290 lbs at 24 inches behind the lift points.
Chassis and Physical Dimensions:
This model is built on a 100-inch wheelbase with an operating weight of 9,290 lbs for the 2WD cab version and features a 16-inch ground clearance.
Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Original price | $26,000 (1988) |
Engine
| Engine type | Case 5.4L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 36 gal (136.3 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements with pre-cleaner |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.937x4.50 inches (100 x 114 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 16.2 qts (15.3 L) |
| Description | Case / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 329 ci (5.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 13.2 qts (12.5 L) |
| Power | 97 hp (72.3 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2300 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Torque | 242.7 lb-ft (329.1 Nm) |
| Torque RPM | 1425 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 74 hp (55.2 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 72.17 hp (53.8 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 86 hp (64.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 85.90 hp (64.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
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| Oil capacity | 33.6 qts (31.8 L) / 33.6 qts (31.8 L) |
| Transmission | Hydra-Shift |
| Type | synchromesh / partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchromesh / 12-speed partial power shift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed synchromesh / 12-speed partial power shift |
Mechanical
| Description | Differential hydraulic wet disc brakes / ROPS or cab. |
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| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
| Steering | hydrostatic power |
Hydraulics
| Pressure | 2600 psi (179.3 bar) |
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| Steering flow | 7.7 gpm (29.1 lpm) |
| Steering press. | 1850 psi (127.6 bar) |
| Total flow | 10.5 gpm (39.7 lpm) |
| Type | open center |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 6,290 lbs (2853 kg) |
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| Rear lift (at ends) | 7,440 lbs (3374 kg) |
| Rear Type | II |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery AH | 96 |
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| Battery CCA | 420 |
| Battery volts | 12 |
| Charging amps | 45 |
| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Front tread | 56 to 80 inches 60 (2WD) (142 to 203 cm) |
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| Ground clearance | 16 inches (2WD) (40 cm) |
| Height (cab) | 107 inches (271 cm) |
| Rear tread | 56 to 84 inches (142 to 213 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 100 inches (254 cm) |
| Width | 78 inches (198 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 16.9-38 |
| Weight | 9,290 lbs (4213 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 100 inches (254 cm) |
| Ag front | 10.00-16 (2WD) |
| Ag rear | 16.9-38 |
1594 Serial Numbers
| 1983 | 11219050 |
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| 1984 | 11219213 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Location: | On right side of main frame |
J.I. Case 1594 Weight
| Ballasted | 11,210 lbs (5084 kg) |
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| Max capacity | 13,500 lbs (6123 kg) |
| Max Drawbar | 3,300 lbs (PTO position) (1496 kg) |
| Max front axle | 7,500 lbs (2WD) (3402 kg) |
| Max rear axle | 12,000 lbs (5443 kg) |
| Operating | 9,290 lbs (2WD cab) (4213 kg) |
J.I. Case 1594 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1546
| Description | Diesel synchromesh 2WDOctober 24 - November 2, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1546 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 7 used for power test. / Gear 4 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) / 4.7 gal/hour (17.8 l/hour) / 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 72.17 hp (53.8 kW) |
| Max pull | 8,331 lbs (3778 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 85.90 hp (64.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 80.83 hp (60.3 kW) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1547
| Description | Diesel Hydra-Shift 2WDOctober 23 - 30, 1984Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1547 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 7 used for power test. / Gear 4 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) / 4.9 gal/hour (18.5 l/hour) / 5.1 gal/hour (19.3 l/hour) |
| Max power | 69.37 hp (51.7 kW) |
| Max pull | 8,198 lbs (3718 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 85.54 hp (63.8 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 81.94 hp (61.1 kW) |
References
| Description | Models 74L & 56L Farm Loaders published in 1983, by J.I. Case / 1594 - 1694 published in 1983, by J.I. Case / 94 Series published in 1983, by J.I. Case / 1194/1294/1394/1494/1594 Tractors published in 1983, by J.I. Case / The Tractor Specialist Buyers Guide published in 1984, by J.I. Case / Tractor & Loaders Buyers Guide published in 1985, by J.I. Case |
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Tractor Tests
| Description | NTTL 1546: diesel synchromesh 2WD / NTTL 1547: diesel Hydra-Shift 2WD |
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