Overview
The J.I. Case 4690 is a heavy-duty four-wheel drive farm tractor featuring a 261 hp 8.3L 6-cylinder turbocharged intercooled diesel engine and a unique four-wheel hydraulic steering system. Built in Racine, Wisconsin, this model offers a standard Silent Guardian cab with air-conditioning and a 12-speed powershift transmission designed for high-capacity agricultural operations.
Ideal Applications
High-Capacity Field Work:
With a tested PTO power of 219.62 hp and a maximum pull of 24,564 lbs, this tractor is built for demanding implements requiring a Category III hitch and 1000 RPM independent PTO.
Heavy Tillage and Towing:
The 4WD drive type combined with a ballasted weight of 25,230 lbs and a 102-inch wheelbase provides the stability and traction necessary for significant drawbar tasks, delivering a tested 189.75 hp at the drawbar.
All-Day Operational Comfort:
Operators can maintain productivity during long shifts thanks to the standard Silent Guardian cab equipped with air-conditioning and a 128-gallon fuel capacity that minimizes refueling interruptions.
Production
| Description | Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $81,000 in 1987 |
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| Drive type | Four-wheel Drive (4WD) tractor |
| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Engine
| Engine type | Case 8.3L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Bore/Stroke | 4.625x5.00 inches (117 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15.8:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 48 qts (45.4 L) |
| Description | Case / turbocharged intercooled diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 504 ci (8.3 L) |
| Power | 261 hp (194.6 kW) |
| Rated RPM | 2200 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (claimed) | 190 hp (141.7 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 189.75 hp (141.5 kW) |
| PTO (claimed) | 219 hp (163.3 kW) |
| PTO (tested) | 219.62 hp (163.8 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hydraulic wet discs |
|---|---|
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in three power shift ranges, plus reverse range. |
| Gears | 12 forward and 4 reverse |
| Transmission | three-speed powershift |
| Transmission type | 12-speed |
Mechanical
| Description | Hydraulic dry disc brakes / Silent Guardian cab standard with air-conditioning. |
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| Drive | 4x4 4WD |
| Steering | hydraulic four-wheel steering |
Capacity
| Fuel | 128 gal (484.5 L) |
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| Hydraulic system | 15.5 gal (58.7 L) |
Hydraulics
| Capacity | 15.5 gal (58.7 L) |
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| Pump flow | 31 gpm (117.3 lpm) |
| Type | closed center |
| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear lift (at 24"/610mm) | 12750 lbs (5783 kg) |
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| Rear Type | III |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 1000 |
Electrical
| Battery volts | 12 |
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| Charging system | alternator |
| Ground | negative |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 25230 lbs (11444 kg) |
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| Operating weight | 22310 lbs (10119 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 102 inches (259 cm) |
| Front tire | 18.4-34 |
| Rear tire | 18.4-34 |
| Weight | 22310 lbs (10119 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 102 inches (259 cm) |
| Ag front | 18.4-34 |
| Ag rear | 18.4-34 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 1329
| Description | Diesel 12-speed 4WDOctober 18 - 26, 1979Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 1329 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 8 used for power test. |
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| Fuel use | 14.4 gal/hour (54.5 l/hour) / 14.2 gal/hour (53.7 l/hour) |
| Max power | 189.75 hp (141.5 kW) |
| Max pull | 24564 lbs (11142 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 219.62 hp (163.8 kW) |
References
| Description | The new look in farm power published in 1981, 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 / The Tractor Specialist Buyers Guide published in 1984, by J.I. Case |
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| Drive type | The most advanced design 4-wheel drive tractors Case ever built published in 1979, by J.I. Case |