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Years in Production / 1980–1983

J.I. Case

1690

Explore the specifications, hardware, and original references for the J.I. Case 1690.

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100hp

Engine estimate · from PTO

MFWD Optional

Drive

1980–1983

Production years

J.I. Case

Manufacturer

1690 / 01

At a glance

Production

Utility tractor

Built in Meltham Mills, Huddersfield, England

Original price was $30,000 in 1983

Manufacturer
J.I. Case

Hydraulics

Type
open center
Pump Flow
20 gpm75.7 lpm

Hitch

Rear Type
II

Pto

Rear Pto
independent
Rear Type
540/1000

Serial Numbers

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.

1980
11120101
1981
11211841
1982
11213684
1983
11214373

Electrical

Ground
negative
Battery Volts
12

Mechanical

Two- or four-wheel drive

Power steering

Hydraulic wet disc brakes

Two-post ROPS. Cab optional.

1690 / 02

Under the hood

Engine Detail

J.I. Case

diesel

6-cylinder

liquid-cooled

Displacement
329 ci5.4 L
Bore Stroke
3.939x4.50 inches100 x 114 mm
Air Cleaner
dual paper elements
Compression Ratio
16:1
Rated Rpm
2200
Starter Volts
12
Coolant Capacity
16 qts15.1 L
Fuel Type
diesel
Cylinders
6
Cooling
liquid-cooled

Engine Options

J.I. Case 5.4L 6-cyl diesel

Fuel Tank
26 gal98.4 L

1690 / 03

Gears & controls

Transmission (Option 1)

Transmission Type
synchromesh
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic dry disc

Transmission (Option 2)

Three gears, plus reverse, with a four-range power shift.

Transmission Type
partial power shift
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverse
Clutch
hydraulic dry disc

1690 / 04

Size. Stance. Footprint.

Dimensions

Wheelbase
100.5 in255 cm
Front tread
59 in149 cm
Rear tread
60.75 in154 cm

Dimensions And Tires

Wheelbase
100.5 inches255 cm
Weight
8755 lbs3971 kg
Front Tire
10.00-16
Rear Tire
18.4-34

Tires And Tracks

Front Ag
10.00-16
Rear Ag
18.4-34

See it in action

Videos

Watch J.I. Case 1690 videos from their original YouTube creators.

1983 David Brown Case 1690 5.4 Litre 6-Cyl Diesel Tractor (100 HP) Wythall Ploughing Match 2026

Video by Incredible Ploughmen Classic Tractors

Watch on YouTube ↗

1690 / 06

Tests (NTTL)

Nebraska Tractor Test 1383

Diesel 12-speed synchro 4WDMarch 27 - April 21, 1981

PTO performance

Drawbar performance

Gear 3-2 used for power test.

Gear 3-1 used for pull test.

Id
1383
Power At Rated Engine Speed
90.39 hp67.4 kW
Fuel Use
5.8 gal/hour22.0 l/hour
Fuel Use
5.5 gal/hour20.8 l/hour
Power At Rated Pto Speed
87.76 hp65.4 kW
Max Power
72.55 hp54.1 kW
Max Pull
10536 lbs4779 kg