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J.I. Case 20-40 vs J.I. Case 301

Verdict: J.I. Case 20-40 vs J.I. Case 301

The J.I. Case 20-40 and the J.I. Case 301 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 301 leads on rated power with 22 hp against 20 hp. J.I. Case 301 is the lighter machine (1,701 kg vs 6,305 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 20-40 holds more fuel (159.0 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 301 is the newer design (1956 vs 1912). In short: choose the J.I. Case 301 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 20-40 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 20-40 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 301 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
20 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (low, direct, high).Reference
Total built
4,465Reference
905Reference
Original price
$2,100 (1916)Reference
$3,600 (1958)Reference
Steering
manualReference
manualReference
Engine
Fuel tank
159.0 LReference
49.2 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
14.9 kWReference
16.4 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
20.1 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
18.4 kWReference
19.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
31.9 kWReference
23.0 kWReference
Displacement
17.7 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
222 x 229 mmReference
86 x 111 mmReference
Rated RPM
475Reference
1750Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Coolant capacity
106.0 LReference
11.4 LReference
Belt power (max)
31.9 kWReference
23.0 kWReference
Max power
18.4 kWReference
19.6 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
etherReference
Compression
15.5:1Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Transmission
Transmission
J.I. CaseReference
Tripl-RangeReference
Type
gearReference
sliding gearReference
Gears
2 forward and 1 reverseReference
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Clutch
wet discs (traction hand clutch)Reference
Dimensions
Weight
6305 kgReference
1701 kgReference
Front tire
38x8Reference
5.50x16Reference
Rear tire
66x20Reference
11x28Reference
Ag front
38x8 steelReference
5.50x16Reference
Ag rear
66x20 steelReference
11x28Reference
Length
449 cmReference
Height
271 cmReference
154 cmReference
Operating weight
6305 kgReference
1701 kgReference
Rear axle
100 mmReference
Tricycle Wheelbase
214 cmReference
Wide front Wheelbase
202 cmReference
Tricycle Length
332 cmReference
Wide-front Length
317 cmReference
Ballasted weight
2794 kgReference
Ground clearance
53 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 223 cmReference
20-40 Serial Number Location
Capacities
Diameter
60 cmReference
Width
254 cmReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
29.1 l/hourReference
8.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
2511 kgReference
1844 kgReference
Variants
300
diesel utilityReference
301
diesel row-cropReference
302
diesel high-cropReference
310
gasoline utilityReference
311
gasoline row-cropReference
312
gasoline high-cropReference
320
industrialReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Valves
1 (optional)Reference
Rear PTO
live (Tripl-Range)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
301 Serial Numbers
1956
6050301Reference
1957
6075001Reference
1958
6095001Reference
Location:
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.

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