Compare/J.I. Case 1294 vs J.I. Case 730

J.I. Case 1294 vs J.I. Case 730

Verdict: J.I. Case 1294 vs J.I. Case 730

The J.I. Case 1294 and the J.I. Case 730 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. J.I. Case 730 is the lighter machine (3,175 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 1294 is the newer design (1983 vs 1960). 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

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

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J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

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Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

liquid-cooledReference

Original price

$21,200 (1984)Reference

$5,700 (1969)Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

power optionalReference

Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

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Engine

46.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

105 x 127 mmReference

Power

46.2 kWReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

15.2:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1900 (Case-o-Matic)Reference

Torque

223.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1250Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

28.4 LReference

Plows

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5Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Dual-RangeReference

Clutch

—

mechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.8 kWReference

Type

synchromeshReference

unsynchronizedReference

Pressure

169.6 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

4Reference

Pump flow

26.9 lpmReference

58.7 lpmReference

Steering flow

29.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

IIReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1347 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

1000Reference

Hydraulic system

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64.3 LReference

Capacity

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64.3 LReference

Rear lift

—

612 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

259 cmReference

Weight

6320 to 7000 poundsReference

3175 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

14.9-30Reference

Ag front

12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-36Reference

14.9-30Reference

Width

177 cmReference

223 cmReference

Height (cab)

251 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

Front tread

152 to 193 cmReference

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Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

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Max front axle

2268 kgReference

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Max rear axle

4082 kgReference

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Length

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396 cmReference

Height

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213 cmReference

J.I. Case 1294 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

alternatorReference

generatorReference

Charging amps

45Reference

20Reference

Battery CCA

550 (heavy-duty)Reference

70Reference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

128 (heavy-duty)Reference

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Batteries

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2Reference

Capacities

Max capacity

4536 kgReference

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Fuel

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117.3 LReference

Variants

730

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standard-front dieselReference

731

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row-crop dieselReference

732

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Western Special dieselReference

733

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high-clearance dieselReference

734

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orchard dieselReference

740

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standard-front gasReference

741

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row-crop gasReference

742

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Western Special gasReference

743

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high-clearance gasReference

744

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orchard gasReference

J.I. Case 730 attachments

730 Serial Numbers

1960

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8160001Reference

1961

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8168801Reference

1962

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8190001Reference

1963

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8208001Reference

1964

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8229001Reference

1965

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8253501Reference

1966

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8279001Reference

1967

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8306501Reference

1968

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8332101Reference

1969

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8356251Reference

Location:

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Plate on instrument panelReference

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.