Compare/David Brown 301C vs J.I. Case 430 Utility

David Brown 301C vs J.I. Case 430 Utility

Verdict: David Brown 301C vs J.I. Case 430 Utility

The David Brown 301C and the J.I. Case 430 Utility are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 hp. David Brown 301C is the lighter machine (3,048 kg vs 6,575 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

David Brown

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

David BrownReference

J.I. CaseReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Steering

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2.4 LReference

Variants

430

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ag tractorReference

301C

gasolineReference

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301D

dieselReference

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Engine

Fuel tank

52.2 LReference

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Engine

30.6 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

19.8 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

26.4 kWReference

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Displacement

2.7 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

92 x 102 mmReference

97 x 105 mmReference

Power

30.6 kWReference

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Rated RPM

2300Reference

1750Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

18.2 LReference

16.1 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.2 LReference

15.6 LReference

Engine (gross)

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30.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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30.6 kWReference

Fuel system

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1-inch carburetorReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Compression

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17.5:1Reference

Idle RPM

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600-1925Reference

Torque

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180.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1300Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Sparkplug

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Autolite BT3Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Oil change

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120 hReference

Transmission

Type

gearReference

Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

254mm dry discReference

11-inch dry discReference

Transmission

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Triple RangeReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

220 cmReference

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Weight

3048 kgReference

3556 kgReference

Front tire

6.50x16Reference

7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

10.00x20Reference

14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

6.50x16Reference

6.50-16Reference

Industrial rear

10.00x20Reference

16.9-24Reference

Length

342 cmReference

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Width

176 cmReference

195 cmReference

Height

139 cmReference

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Ground clearance

24 cmReference

39 cmReference

Front tread

138 cmReference

134 cmReference

Rear tread

143 cmReference

147/223 cmReference

Gas Wheelbase

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196 cmReference

Diesel Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

Gas Length

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329 cmReference

Diesel Length

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332 cmReference

Loader-tractor Length

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449 cmReference

Loader-backhoe Length

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670 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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153 cmReference

Capacities

Fuel

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83.3 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

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15.1 LReference

Capacity

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15.1 LReference

Valves

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1Reference

Pump flow

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56.8 lpmReference

Steering cap.

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2.4 LReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Rear PTO Type

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540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

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533@1750Reference

J.I. Case 430 Utility attachments

430 Utility Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Charging volts

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12Reference

Diesel Batteries

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2Reference

Gas Batteries

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1Reference

Diesel Battery volts

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6Reference

Gas Battery volts

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12Reference

Attachment overview

J.I. Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

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J.I. Case BackhoeReference

Transport height

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356 cmReference

Digging depth

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304 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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472 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.