Compare/J.I. Case 310C vs J.I. Case 310D

J.I. Case 310C vs J.I. Case 310D

Verdict: J.I. Case 310C vs J.I. Case 310D

The J.I. Case 310C and the J.I. Case 310D are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. J.I. Case 310D is the lighter machine (2,438 kg vs 5,300 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 310D is the newer design (1960 vs 1958). 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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Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Total built

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1703Reference

Engine

Engine (gross)

31.3 kWReference

Drawbar (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

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Belt (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Plows

3Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

19.9 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 105 mmReference

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Power (gross)

31.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7:1Reference

7.25:1Reference

Rated RPM

1850Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

6Reference

12Reference

Power at rated engine speed

24.8 kWReference

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Max power

19.9 kWReference

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Torque

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173.6 NmReference

Torque RPM

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1200Reference

Coolant capacity

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11.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

279.4mm dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

24.8 kWReference

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Type

gearReference

Pump flow

56.8 lpmReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

540@1727Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

23.4 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

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34.1 LReference

Capacity

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34.1 LReference

Rear Type

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IReference

Rear lift

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317 kgReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

137 cmReference

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Weight

5300 to 6145 poundsReference

2438 kgReference

Length

279 cmReference

Shipping weight

2404 kgReference

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Operating weight

2787 kgReference

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Gauge

121 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height (hood)

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140 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

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175 cmReference

Ground clearance

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40 cmReference

Clearance (drawbar)

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34 cmReference

J.I. Case 310C attachments

310C Serial Numbers

1957

3000001 (310)Reference

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1958

3003001 (310)Reference

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1959

3008001 (310C)Reference

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Capacities

Diameter

21 cmReference

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Width

147 cmReference

153 cmReference

RPM

1193Reference

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Speed

807.72 meters/minReference

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Fuel

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37.9 LReference

J.I. Case 310C Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

12.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2637 kgReference

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Variants

310D CL

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crawler loaderReference

J.I. Case 310D attachments

310D Serial Numbers

1960

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3012301Reference

J.I. Case 310D Tracks

Length on ground

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144 cmReference

Area on ground

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0.8 m²Reference

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.