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J.I. Case 1394 vs J.I. Case 840

Verdict: J.I. Case 1394 vs J.I. Case 840

The J.I. Case 1394 and the J.I. Case 840 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 840 leads on rated power with 66 hp against 65 hp. J.I. Case 840 is the lighter machine (5,481 kg vs 6,520 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 1394 holds more fuel (99.9 L vs 83.3 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 1394 is the newer design (1983 vs 1960). In short: choose the J.I. Case 840 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 1394 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 1394 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 840 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
65 hp
66 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Original price
$5,500 (1969)Reference
Steering
power assistReference
Variants
830
diesel standard-frontReference
831
diesel row-cropReference
832
diesel Western SpecialReference
833
diesel high-cropReference
840
gas standard-frontReference
841
gas row-cropReference
842
gas Western SpecialReference
843
gas high-cropReference
Vegetable Special
high cropReference
Engine
Fuel tank
99.9 LReference
83.3 LReference
Engine
57.4 kWReference
Displacement
3.6 LReference
4.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
100 x 114 mmReference
108 x 127 mmReference
Power
57.4 kWReference
Compression
16:1Reference
7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
1900 (Case-O-Matic)Reference
Torque
272.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1400Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
27.4 LReference
64.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
14.2 LReference
Belt (claimed)
49.2 kWReference
Plows
5Reference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
Hydra-ShiftReference
Case-O-MaticReference
Clutch
wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
48.5 kWReference
Type
partial power shiftReference
torque converterReference
Pressure
175.8 barReference
Valves
1 to 3Reference
Total flow
57.9 lpmReference
Steering flow
29.1 lpmReference
Steering press.
103.4 barReference
Rear Type
II/IReference
IIReference
Rear lift (at ends)
2268 kgReference
Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)
1356 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Control
Draft-o-matic load/depth controlReference
Dimensions
2WD Wheelbase
210 cmReference
4WD Wheelbase
214 cmReference
Weight
6520 to 7160 poundsReference
2551 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
2WD Rear tire
16.9-30Reference
2WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
4WD Standard tires (ag)
Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference
Veg Special Standard tires (ag)
Front: 13.6-38. Rear: 13.6-38Reference
4WD Optional tires (ag)
Front: 12.4-24. Rear: 16.9-34Reference
Ag rear
13.6-36Reference
13-30Reference
Width
177 cmReference
169 cmReference
Height (cab)
254 cmReference
2WD Ground clearance
38 cmReference
4WD Ground clearance
34 cmReference
Veg Special Ground clearance
60 cmReference
2WD Front tread
132 to 182 cmReference
4WD Front tread
152 to 193 cmReference
Rear tread
142 to 203 cmReference
132 to 162 cmReference
Veg Special Rear tread
193/203 cmReference
2WD synchro
2957 kgReference
2WD Hydra-Shift
3036 kgReference
4WD synchro
3166 kgReference
4WD Hydra-Shift
3247 kgReference
Max Drawbar
1360 kgReference
2WD Max front axle
2041 kgReference
4WD Max front axle
2268 kgReference
Max rear axle
4082 kgReference
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
Rear tire
13-30Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
Length
339 cmReference
Height (hood)
155 cmReference
Front tread
132/139/147 cmReference
J.I. Case 1394 attachments
1394 Serial Numbers
1983
11131000Reference
1984
11136919Reference
Location:
Main frame on right sideReference
Plate on instrument panelReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
alternatorReference
generatorReference
Charging amps
65 (heavy duty)Reference
Battery CCA
550 (heavy duty)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
6Reference
Battery AH
128 (heavy duty)Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Capacities
Max capacity
4536 kgReference
Diameter
26 cmReference
RPM
1261 (Case-O-Matic 1000)Reference
J.I. Case 840 attachments
840 Serial Numbers
1960
8160001Reference
1961
8168801Reference
1962
8190001Reference
1963
9208001Reference
1964
8229001Reference
1965
8253501Reference
1966
8279001Reference
1967
8306501Reference
1968
8332101Reference
1969
8356251Reference

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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