Compare/J.I. Case 310E Loader vs J.I. Case 420

J.I. Case 310E Loader vs J.I. Case 420

Verdict: J.I. Case 310E Loader vs J.I. Case 420

The J.I. Case 310E Loader and the J.I. Case 420 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 42 hp. J.I. Case 420 is the lighter machine (4,767 kg vs 9,391 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 310E Loader is the newer design (1961 vs 1959). 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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Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

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J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

gasolineReference

dieselReference

Drive

crawlerReference

Variants

310E

tractor/dozerReference

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Engine

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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Displacement

2.4 LReference

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 105 mmReference

97 x 105 mmReference

Power

31.3 kWReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.25:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1850Reference

Torque

173.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

Fuel system

updraft carburetorReference

carburetorReference

Idle RPM

—

700-2025Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Sparkplug

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Champion D16Reference

Sparkplug gap

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0.635 mmReference

Point gap

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0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

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0.356 mmReference

Oil capacity

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7.1 LReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

235mm dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

64.3 LReference

37.9 LReference

Diameter

21 cmReference

Width

157 cmReference

153 cmReference

RPM

1160Reference

Speed

786.69 meters/minReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

22.7 LReference

Type

gearReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

22.7 LReference

Pressure

103.4 barReference

101.7 barReference

Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

71.9 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

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Rear lift

317 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1727Reference

540@1660Reference

Rear PTO

—

transmissionReference

Hydraulic Angling dozer length

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322 cmReference

Hydraulic Crowning dozer length

—

309 cmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

144 cmReference

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Weight

9391 to 11554 poundsReference

4558 kgReference

Length

530 cmReference

519 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

175 cmReference

161 cmReference

Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Gauge

106 cmReference

121 cmReference

Gas loader

4259 kgReference

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Diesel loader

4293 kgReference

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Gas loader-backhoe

5206 kgReference

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Diesel loader-backhoe

5240 kgReference

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High Lift dozer length

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292 cmReference

Mechanical Angling dozer length

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274 cmReference

Height (hood)

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142 cmReference

J.I. Case 310E Loader attachments

310E Loader Serial Numbers

1961

3016001Reference

3016001 (420C)Reference

1962

3018001Reference

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Attachment overview

J.I. Case 310E Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case 310E BackhoeReference

J.I. Case 420 BackhoeReference

Transport height

320 cmReference

307 cmReference

Digging depth

426 cmReference

365 cmReference

Reach from pivot

510 cmReference

492 cmReference

Loading height

340 cmReference

320 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

J.I. Case 310E Loader Tracks

Length on ground

144 cmReference

Area on ground

0.9 m²Reference

0.8 m²Reference

J.I. Case 420 attachments

420 Serial Numbers

1959

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3008188 (420)Reference

1960

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3012301 (420B)Reference

Location:

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Serial number plate on the left side of the 420, below the arm rest.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Gas Batteries

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1Reference

Diesel Batteries

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2Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Gas Battery AH

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50Reference

Diesel Battery AH

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105Reference

J.I. Case 420 Backhoe

J.I. Case 420 Tracks

Ground pressure

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262.1 barReference

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.