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J.I. Case 301 vs J.I. Case SC
Verdict: J.I. Case 301 vs J.I. Case SC
The J.I. Case 301 and the J.I. Case SC 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 1,905 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case SC holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 301 is the newer design (1956 vs 1941). 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
22 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (low, direct, high).Reference
With 10-38 year tires.Reference
Total built
905Reference
58,991Reference
Original price
$3,600 (1958)Reference
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Steering
manualReference
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Variants
300
diesel utilityReference
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301
diesel row-cropReference
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302
diesel high-cropReference
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310
gasoline utilityReference
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311
gasoline row-cropReference
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312
gasoline high-cropReference
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320
industrialReference
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S
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standardReference
SC
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row-cropReference
SC-3
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tricycle row-cropReference
SC-4
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fixed-front row-cropReference
SI
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industrialReference
SO
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orchardReference
Engine
Fuel tank
49.2 LReference
53.0 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
16.4 kWReference
14.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
20.1 kWReference
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Plows
3Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
19.6 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
23.0 kWReference
23.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 111 mmReference
92 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
etherReference
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Compression
15.5:1Reference
4.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
1750Reference
1600Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Belt power (max)
23.0 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Max power
19.6 kWReference
17.3 kWReference
Aux. fuel
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4.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
wet discs (traction hand clutch)Reference
mechanical wet discReference
Transmission
Tripl-RangeReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Type
sliding gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Valves
1 (optional)Reference
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Rear PTO
live (Tripl-Range)Reference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
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16.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Tricycle Wheelbase
214 cmReference
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Wide front Wheelbase
202 cmReference
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Weight
1701 kgReference
1905 kgReference
Front tire
5.50x16Reference
5.00x15Reference
Rear tire
11x28Reference
10x38Reference
Ag front
5.50x16Reference
7.50x10Reference
Ag rear
11x28Reference
10x38Reference
Tricycle Length
332 cmReference
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Wide-front Length
317 cmReference
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Height
154 cmReference
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Operating weight
1701 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
2794 kgReference
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Ground clearance
53 cmReference
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Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
142 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 223 cmReference
111 to 238 cmReference
Wheelbase
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212 cmReference
Length
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346 cmReference
Height (hood)
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143 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
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60 cmReference
301 Serial Numbers
1956
6050301Reference
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1957
6075001Reference
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1958
6095001Reference
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Location:
Instrument panelReference
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Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
8.3 l/hourReference
11.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
1844 kgReference
1463 kgReference
SC Serial Number Location
SC Serial Numbers
1941
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4500001Reference
1942
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4600001Reference
1943
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4700001Reference
1944
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4800001Reference
1945
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4900001Reference
1946
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5000001Reference
1947
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5100001Reference
1948
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5200001Reference
1949
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5300001Reference
1950
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5400001Reference
1951
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5500001Reference
1952
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5600001Reference
1953
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5700001Reference
1954
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8035001Reference
Capacities
Diameter
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23 cmReference
Width
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194 cmReference
RPM
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1078Reference
Speed
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792.48 meters/minReference
Electrical
Ground
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negativeReference
Charging system
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generatorReference
Battery volts
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6Reference
Speeds
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.


