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J.I. Case 310D vs J.I. Case 541
Verdict: J.I. Case 310D vs J.I. Case 541
The J.I. Case 310D and the J.I. Case 541 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 541 is the lighter machine (1,970 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 541 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
Best match
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J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
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
Original price
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$5,200 (1969)Reference
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
2.6 LReference
Power (gross)
31.3 kWReference
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Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.25:1Reference
7.42:1Reference
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
13.2 LReference
Fuel tank
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83.3 LReference
Plows
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3-4Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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27.1 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
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89 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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29.5 kWReference
Max power
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24.5 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 (claimed)
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29.8 kWReference
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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28.5 kWReference
Dimensions
Weight
2438 kgReference
1970 kgReference
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
Operating weight
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1970 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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3694 kgReference
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
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 541 attachments
541 Serial Number Location
541 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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12.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
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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.


