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J.I. Case 310D vs J.I. Case 540

Verdict: J.I. Case 310D vs J.I. Case 540

The J.I. Case 310D and the J.I. Case 540 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 540 is the lighter machine (1,814 kg vs 2,438 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 540 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 310D Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 540 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
42 hp
41 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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
Drive
crawlerReference
Factories
Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Variants
530
diesel standardReference
531
diesel row-cropReference
540
gas standardReference
541
gas row-cropReference
310D CL
crawler loaderReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
31.3 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.6 LReference
Power (gross)
31.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.25:1Reference
7.42:1Reference
Torque
173.6 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
13.2 LReference
Fuel tank
83.3 LReference
Plows
3-4Reference
Drawbar (tested)
27.1 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 105 mmReference
Rated RPM
2100 (Case-O-Matic)Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
29.5 kWReference
Max power
24.5 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
3 forward and 1 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
279.4mm dry discReference
dry dsicReference
Transmission
Dual-Range ShuttleReference
Capacities
Fuel
37.9 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
34.1 LReference
Type
gearReference
mechanical shuttleReference
Capacity
34.1 LReference
Pump flow
56.8 lpmReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Rear lift
317 kgReference
PTO (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
30.8 kWReference
Control
position and depth controlReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
28.5 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
2438 kgReference
1814 kgReference
Length
279 cmReference
330 cmReference
Height (hood)
140 cmReference
134 cmReference
Height (exhaust)
175 cmReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
34 cmReference
Gauge
182 cmReference
Wheelbase
207 cmReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
Ag front
7.50x15Reference
Ag rear
16.9x24Reference
Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
Front tread
121 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
J.I. Case 310D attachments
310D Serial Numbers
1960
3012301Reference
6144001Reference
J.I. Case 310D Tracks
Width
153 cmReference
160 cmReference
Length on ground
144 cmReference
Area on ground
0.8 m²Reference
J.I. Case 540 attachments
540 Serial Numbers
1961
6162601Reference
1962
8190001Reference
1963
8208001Reference
1964
8229001Reference
1965
8253501Reference
1966
8279001Reference
1967
8306501Reference
1968
8332101Reference
1969
8356251Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on tractor instrument panel.Reference
Test results
Fuel use
12.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
2646 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.

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