Compare/J.I. Case 22-40 vs J.I. Case 301

J.I. Case 22-40 vs J.I. Case 301

Verdict: J.I. Case 22-40 vs J.I. Case 301

The J.I. Case 22-40 and the J.I. Case 301 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 22 hp. J.I. Case 301 is the lighter machine (1,701 kg vs 4,626 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 301 is the newer design (1956 vs 1919). 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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Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

22 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (low, direct, high).Reference

Total built

1,750Reference

905Reference

Original price

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$3,600 (1958)Reference

Steering

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manualReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

16.4 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

20.1 kWReference

Plows

4-5 (14-inch)Reference

3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

23.3 kWReference

19.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

37.3 kWReference

23.0 kWReference

Displacement

10.5 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

140 x 171 mmReference

86 x 111 mmReference

Rated RPM

850Reference

1750Reference

Starter type

hand-crankReference

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Belt power (max)

37.3 kWReference

23.0 kWReference

Max power

23.3 kWReference

19.6 kWReference

Fuel tank

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49.2 LReference

Air cleaner

—

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

—

etherReference

Compression

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15.5:1Reference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Coolant capacity

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11.4 LReference

Transmission

J.I. CaseReference

Tripl-RangeReference

Type

sliding gearReference

Gears

2 forward and 1 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discs (traction hand clutch)Reference

Dimensions

Weight

4626 kgReference

1701 kgReference

Rear tire

56x16Reference

11x28Reference

Ag rear

56x16 (steel)Reference

11x28Reference

Length

388 cmReference

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Height

201 cmReference

154 cmReference

Tricycle Wheelbase

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214 cmReference

Wide front Wheelbase

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202 cmReference

Front tire

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5.50x16Reference

Ag front

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5.50x16Reference

Tricycle Length

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332 cmReference

Wide-front Length

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317 cmReference

Operating weight

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1701 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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2794 kgReference

Ground clearance

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53 cmReference

Front tread

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132 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 223 cmReference

Capacities

Diameter

41 cmReference

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Width

209 cmReference

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RPM

850Reference

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Speed

1118.31 meters/minReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

26.1 l/hourReference

8.3 l/hourReference

Max pull

2252 kgReference

1844 kgReference

Variants

300

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diesel utilityReference

301

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diesel row-cropReference

302

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diesel high-cropReference

310

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gasoline utilityReference

311

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gasoline row-cropReference

312

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gasoline high-cropReference

320

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industrialReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Valves

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1 (optional)Reference

Rear PTO

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live (Tripl-Range)Reference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

301 Serial Numbers

1956

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6050301Reference

1957

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6075001Reference

1958

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6095001Reference

Location:

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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.