Compare/J.I. Case 1294 vs J.I. Case 811-B

J.I. Case 1294 vs J.I. Case 811-B

Verdict: J.I. Case 1294 vs J.I. Case 811-B

The J.I. Case 1294 and the J.I. Case 811-B 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 811-B is the lighter machine (3,073 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 1958). 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

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears, plus reservse, in two ranges controlled with a single shift lever. Torque converter transmission with bypass to lock in direct drive.Reference

Original price

$21,200 (1984)Reference

$4,800 (1960)Reference

Differential lock

mechanical rearReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

powerReference

Engine

Fuel tank

99.9 LReference

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Engine

46.2 kWReference

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Displacement

3.6 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

100 x 114 mmReference

102 x 127 mmReference

Power

46.2 kWReference

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Compression

17:1Reference

8.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

1800Reference

Torque

223.1 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1250Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

27.4 LReference

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Coolant capacity

13.6 LReference

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Belt (claimed)

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40.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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37.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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40.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Belt power (max)

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40.2 kWReference

Max power

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37.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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41.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 4 reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Transmission

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Case-O-MaticReference

Clutch

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hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.8 kWReference

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Type

synchromeshReference

torque converterReference

Pressure

169.6 barReference

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Valves

1 to 3Reference

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Pump flow

26.9 lpmReference

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Steering flow

29.1 lpmReference

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Rear Type

II/IReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1347 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

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PTO (tested)

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41.4 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.4 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

213 cmReference

234 cmReference

Weight

6320 to 7000 poundsReference

3073 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-38Reference

15.5-38Reference

Ag front

12.4-24 (4WD)Reference

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-36Reference

15.5-38Reference

Width

177 cmReference

216 cmReference

Height (cab)

251 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tread

152 to 193 cmReference

134 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread

142 to 203 cmReference

132 to 294 cmReference

Max front axle

2268 kgReference

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Max rear axle

4082 kgReference

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Length

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364 cmReference

Height (hood)

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167 cmReference

Operating weight

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3073 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4157 kgReference

J.I. Case 1294 attachments

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

alternatorReference

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Charging amps

45Reference

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Battery CCA

550 (heavy-duty)Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

128 (heavy-duty)Reference

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Capacities

Max capacity

4536 kgReference

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Variants

800B

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diesel standardReference

801B

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diesel row-cropReference

802B

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diesel Western specialReference

803B

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diesel high-cropReference

810B

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gas standardReference

811B

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gas row-cropReference

812B

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gas Western specialReference

813B

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gas high-cropReference

J.I. Case 811-B attachments

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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19.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use

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19.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3247 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.