Production
| Description | Utility tractor / Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England / Original price was $30,000 in 1983 |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 5.4L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 26 gal (98.4 L) |
| Air cleaner | dual paper elements |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.939x4.50 inches (100 x 114 mm) |
| Compression | 16:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 16 qts (15.1 L) |
| Description | J.I. Case / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 329 ci (5.4 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 72.55 hp (54.1 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 90 hp (67.1 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 90.39 hp (67.4 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic dry disc / hydraulic dry disc |
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| Description | Three gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse / 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| 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
| Cab | Two-post ROPS. Cab optional. |
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| Description | Power steering / Hydraulic wet disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two- or four-wheel drive |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) |
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| Type | open center |
Hitch
| Rear Type | II |
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PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| 4WD Front tread | 59 to 71 inches (149 to 180 cm) |
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| 4WD ROPS Operating weight | 8755 lbs (3971 kg) |
| Ballasted weight | 12470 lbs (5656 kg) |
| Rear tread | 60.75 to 85 inches (154 to 215 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 100.5 inches (255 cm) |
| Front tire | 10.00-16 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 8755 lbs (3971 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 100.5 inches (255 cm) |
| Ag front | 10.00-16 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
1690 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number stamped into the top of the tractor's frame on the right side, next to the engine. |
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1690 Serial Numbers
| 1980 | 11120101 |
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| 1981 | 11211841 |
| 1982 | 11213684 |
| 1983 | 11214373 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
J.I. Case 1690 attachments
| Description | front-end loader |
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Nebraska Tractor Test 1383
| Description | Diesel 12-speed synchro 4WDMarch 27 - April 21, 1981Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1383 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3-2 used for power test. / Gear 3-1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 5.8 gal/hour (22.0 l/hour) / 5.5 gal/hour (20.8 l/hour) / 5.5 gal/hour (20.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 72.55 hp (54.1 kW) |
| Max pull | 10536 lbs (4779 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 90.39 hp (67.4 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 87.76 hp (65.4 kW) |
References
| Description | Model 56L & 66L Farm Loaders published in 1980, by J.I. Case / Models 74L & 56L Farm Loaders published in 1983, by J.I. Case / 1490/1690 General purpose Tractors published in 1981, by J.I. Case / A great new Ninety Series General Purpose line published in 1980, by J.I. Case / Power for all-season productivity published in 1982, by J.I. Case / The Tractor Specialist Buyers Guide published in 1983, by J.I. Case |
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