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J.I. Case 310D vs J.I. Case 531
Verdict: J.I. Case 310D vs J.I. Case 531
The J.I. Case 310D and the J.I. Case 531 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 310D leads on rated power with 42 hp against 41 hp. J.I. Case 310D is the lighter machine (2,438 kg vs 4,120 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the J.I. Case 310D for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 531 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
62
Fit score
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J.I. Case
62
Fit score
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Rated power
42 hp
41 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
liquid-cooledReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with mechanical shuttle.Reference
Total built
1703Reference
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Drive
crawlerReference
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Factories
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Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Steering
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powerReference
Variants
530
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diesel standardReference
531
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diesel row-cropReference
540
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gas standardReference
541
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gas row-cropReference
310D CL
crawler loaderReference
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Engine
Engine (gross)
31.3 kWReference
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Displacement
2.4 LReference
3.1 LReference
Power (gross)
31.3 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.25:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Torque
173.6 NmReference
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Torque RPM
1200Reference
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Starter
electricReference
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Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
15.6 LReference
Fuel tank
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83.3 LReference
Belt (claimed)
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29.8 kWReference
Plows
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3-4Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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27.6 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
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97 x 105 mmReference
Rated RPM
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2100 (Case-O-Matic)Reference
Oil capacity
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4.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
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30.0 kWReference
Max power
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26.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
dry dsicReference
Transmission
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Dual-Range ShuttleReference
Capacities
Fuel
37.9 LReference
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PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
34.1 LReference
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Type
gearReference
mechanical shuttleReference
Capacity
34.1 LReference
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Pump flow
56.8 lpmReference
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Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
317 kgReference
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PTO (tested)
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30.8 kWReference
Control
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position and depth controlReference
Rear PTO
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independentReference
Rear PTO Type
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540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
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29.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
2438 kgReference
4120 to 4587 poundsReference
Length
279 cmReference
330 cmReference
Height (hood)
140 cmReference
144 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
175 cmReference
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Ground clearance
40 cmReference
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Clearance (drawbar)
34 cmReference
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Gauge
182 cmReference
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Wheelbase
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207 cmReference
Front tire
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5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
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12.4-28Reference
Ag front
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6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
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14.9x28Reference
Clearance (front axle)
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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
Operating
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2080 kgReference
Ballasted
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3721 kgReference
J.I. Case 310D attachments
310D Serial Numbers
1960
3012301Reference
6144001Reference
J.I. Case 310D Tracks
Width
153 cmReference
202 cmReference
Length on ground
144 cmReference
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Area on ground
0.8 m²Reference
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J.I. Case 531 attachments
531 Serial Number Location
531 Serial Numbers
1961
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6162601Reference
1962
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8190001Reference
1963
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8208001Reference
1964
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8229001Reference
1965
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8253501Reference
1966
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8279001Reference
1967
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8306501Reference
1968
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8332101Reference
1969
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8356251Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
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9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
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2747 kgReference
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.


