Compare/J.I. Case 302 vs J.I. Case SC

J.I. Case 302 vs J.I. Case SC

Verdict: J.I. Case 302 vs J.I. Case SC

The J.I. Case 302 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 302 is the lighter machine (1,859 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 302 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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

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

With 10-38 year tires.Reference

Total built

7Reference

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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standardReference

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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

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industrialReference

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orchardReference

Engine

Drawbar (claimed)

16.4 kWReference

14.2 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

20.1 kWReference

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Plows

3Reference

2Reference

Displacement

2.6 LReference

2.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 111 mmReference

92 x 102 mmReference

Air cleaner

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

Fuel tank

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53.0 LReference

Aux. fuel

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4.7 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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20.6 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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23.6 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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18.6 kWReference

Max power

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17.3 kWReference

Transmission

Type

sliding gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

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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Dimensions

Weight

1859 kgReference

1905 kgReference

Wheelbase

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212 cmReference

Front tire

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5.00x15Reference

Rear tire

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10x38Reference

Ag front

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7.50x10Reference

Ag rear

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10x38Reference

Length

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346 cmReference

Height (hood)

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143 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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60 cmReference

Front tread

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142 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

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111 to 238 cmReference

302 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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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

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16.4 kWReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Rear PTO Type

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540Reference

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

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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11.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1463 kgReference

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.