The Case IH 2594 tractor engine horsepower is 217 hp | 161.8 kW, PTO horsepower is 180 hp | 134.2 kW, and the drawbar horsepower is 161 hp | 120.1 kW.
Engine HP217 hp | 161.8 kW
PTO HP180 hp | 134.2 kW
Drawbar HP161 hp | 120.1 kW
PTO Transfer82.9%
Displacement504 ci | 8.3 L
Case IH 2594 Horsepower Specs
Engine horsepower
217 hp | 161.8 kW
PTO horsepower claimed
180 hp | 134.2 kW
PTO horsepower tested
182.07 hp | 135.8 kW
Drawbar horsepower claimed
161 hp | 120.1 kW
Drawbar horsepower tested
159.64 hp | 119.0 kW
Case IH 2594 Useful Horsepower Calculations
PTO-to-engine power transfer
82.9% of engine hp reaches the PTO
Drawbar-to-engine power transfer
74.2% of engine hp reaches the drawbar
Drawbar-to-PTO power ratio
89.4% drawbar hp vs PTO hp
Engine size per PTO horsepower
2.8 ci per PTO hp
PTO horsepower per liter
21.7 PTO hp per L
Engine size per engine horsepower
2.3 ci per engine hp
Engine horsepower per liter
26.1 engine hp per L
Fuel tank per PTO horsepower
0.5 gal per PTO hp
Rated speed per PTO horsepower
11.7 rpm per PTO hp
Case IH 2594 Engine Specs
Engine type
turbocharged diesel
Displacement
504 ci | 8.3 L
Bore and stroke
4.625×5.00 inches | 117 x 127 mm
Rated RPM
2100
Case IH 2594 Fuel, Cooling, Starting & Service Specs
Fuel capacity
85 gal | 321.7 L
Starter volts
12
Battery volts
12
Case IH 2594 Horsepower Comparison Charts
Engine horsepower comparison
This model
217 hp
Average
210 hp
Low
120 hp
High
380 hp
PTO horsepower comparison
This model
180 hp
Average
175 hp
Low
100 hp
High
320 hp
Drawbar horsepower comparison
This model
161 hp
Average
150 hp
Low
85 hp
High
280 hp
Displacement comparison
This model
504 ci
Average
520 ci
Low
360 ci
High
750 ci
Rated RPM comparison
This model
2,100 rpm
Average
2,100 rpm
Low
1,600 rpm
High
2,500 rpm
Engine size per PTO HP
This model
2.8 ci/hp
Average
3.3 ci/hp
Low
2 ci/hp
High
5.2 ci/hp
Benchmarks use practical low, average and high ranges for the large ag tractor category. Use the operator manual and actual engine/tractor configuration before sizing implements or judging working power.
Case IH 2594 Horsepower FAQ
How much horsepower does the Case IH 2594 have?
The listed engine output is 217 hp, close to the 210 hp benchmark average. That puts the tractor in a normal working range for this benchmark group, with 217 hp as the main engine number.
How much PTO horsepower does the Case IH 2594 have?
The listed PTO output is 180 hp, close to the 175 hp benchmark average. Use 180 PTO hp as the practical implement-sizing number.
How much drawbar horsepower does the Case IH 2594 have?
The listed drawbar output is 161 hp, close to the 150 hp benchmark average. It gives a realistic pulling-power figure of about 161 hp.
How much engine power reaches the PTO on the Case IH 2594?
The PTO-to-engine transfer works out to 82.9%, from 217 engine hp to 180 PTO hp. That is a normal usable range for judging PTO implement fit.
How efficient is the Case IH 2594 for pulling work?
The drawbar-to-engine transfer is about 74.2%, from 217 engine hp to 161 drawbar hp. That gives a more grounded pulling estimate than engine horsepower alone.
Is the Case IH 2594 better judged by PTO hp or drawbar hp?
The drawbar output is about 89.4% of PTO output, comparing 161 drawbar hp with 180 PTO hp. That helps separate pulling ability from PTO implement ability.
How big is the Case IH 2594 engine?
The engine displacement is 504 ci, close to the 520 ci benchmark average. It is close to the normal engine-size range for this horsepower class.
Is the Case IH 2594 engine stressed for its PTO horsepower?
The engine has about 2.8 cubic inches per PTO hp, using 504 ci and 180 PTO hp. That is a smaller-displacement, higher-output style result.
How much PTO horsepower per liter does the Case IH 2594 make?
The output density is about 21.7 PTO hp per liter, using 180 PTO hp and 8.3 L of displacement. Higher hp/L means more output squeezed from each liter; lower hp/L usually means a more relaxed engine tune.
Official information note
Horsepower and engine specs can vary by year, market, engine option, fuel system, test standard and tractor configuration. Check the operator manual, spec plate, parts book and official caseih.com website before buying parts, sizing implements or making repair decisions.
