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J.I. Case 1294 vs J.I. Case 500

Verdict: J.I. Case 1294 vs J.I. Case 500

The J.I. Case 1294 and the J.I. Case 500 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 1294 leads on rated power with 56 hp against 55 hp. J.I. Case 500 is the lighter machine (3,628 kg vs 6,320 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 500 holds more fuel (113.6 L vs 99.9 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 1294 is the newer design (1983 vs 1953). In short: choose the J.I. Case 1294 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 500 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
J.I. Case 1294 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 500 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
56 hp
55 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
liquid-cooledReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Original price
$21,200 (1984)Reference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Steering
hydrostatic powerReference
Total built
5,985Reference
Engine
Fuel tank
99.9 LReference
113.6 LReference
Engine
46.2 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
102 x 127 mmReference
Power
46.2 kWReference
Compression
17:1Reference
15.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
1350Reference
Torque
223.1 NmReference
Torque RPM
1250Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
27.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
32.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
41.0 kWReference
Plows
5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
42.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
47.6 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Belt power (max)
47.6 kWReference
Max power
42.0 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
41.8 kWReference
41.0 kWReference
Type
synchromeshReference
gearReference
Pressure
169.6 barReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
Pump flow
26.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
29.1 lpmReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1347 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
223 cmReference
Weight
6320 to 7000 poundsReference
3628 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
13.6-38Reference
15-30Reference
Ag front
12.4-24 (4WD)Reference
30 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
13.6-36Reference
48 (steel)Reference
Width
177 cmReference
20 cmReference
Height (cab)
251 cmReference
Ground clearance
38 cmReference
Front tread
152 to 193 cmReference
157 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 203 cmReference
154 cmReference
Max front axle
2268 kgReference
Max rear axle
4082 kgReference
Length
290 cmReference
Height
155 cmReference
Operating weight
3628 kgReference
Ballasted weight
5264 kgReference
J.I. Case 1294 attachments
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
Charging amps
45Reference
Battery CCA
550 (heavy-duty)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
128 (heavy-duty)Reference
Capacities
Max capacity
4536 kgReference
Diameter
33 cmReference
RPM
956Reference
Speed
991.82 meters/minReference
Variants
520
industrial tractorReference
500 Serial Numbers
1857
8100001Reference
1953
5700001Reference
1954
8035001Reference
1955
8060001Reference
1956
8080001Reference
Location:
plate on instrument panelReference
Test results
Max pull
3360 kgReference

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.

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