Compare/J.I. Case 310E Loader vs J.I. Case 430CK Construction King

J.I. Case 310E Loader vs J.I. Case 430CK Construction King

Verdict: J.I. Case 310E Loader vs J.I. Case 430CK Construction King

The J.I. Case 310E Loader and the J.I. Case 430CK Construction King 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 430CK Construction King is the lighter machine (3,435 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 1960). 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

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J.I. Case

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Rated power

42 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

gasolineReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Variants

430

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ag tractorReference

310E

tractor/dozerReference

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Engine

31.3 kWReference

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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

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.25:1Reference

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1850Reference

1750Reference

Torque

173.6 NmReference

180.3 NmReference

Torque RPM

1200Reference

1250Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

15.6 LReference

Fuel system

updraft carburetorReference

1-inch carburetorReference

Fuel tank

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83.3 LReference

Engine (gross)

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31.3 kWReference

Power (gross)

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31.3 kWReference

Idle RPM

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600-1925Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Sparkplug

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Autolite BT3Reference

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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16.1 LReference

Oil change

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120 hReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

11-inch dry discReference

Transmission

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Triple RangeReference

Capacities

Fuel

64.3 LReference

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Diameter

21 cmReference

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Width

157 cmReference

195 cmReference

RPM

1160Reference

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Speed

786.69 meters/minReference

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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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Pressure

103.4 barReference

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Pump flow

75.7 lpmReference

62.5 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

IIReference

Rear lift

317 kgReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1727Reference

533@1750Reference

Control

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position and Draft-O-Matic controlReference

Rear PTO

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liveReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

144 cmReference

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Weight

9391 to 11554 poundsReference

1215 kgReference

Length

530 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

175 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Gauge

106 cmReference

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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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Gas Wheelbase

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196 cmReference

Diesel Wheelbase

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199 cmReference

Front tire

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7.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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14.9-24Reference

Industrial front

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6.50-16Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-24Reference

Gas Length

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296 cmReference

Diesel Length

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299 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

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150 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

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39 cmReference

Front tread

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137 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 162 cmReference

Gas Shipping

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1558 kgReference

Diesel Shipping

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1644 kgReference

Max front axle

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3175 kgReference

J.I. Case 310E Loader attachments

310E Loader Serial Numbers

1961

3016001Reference

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1962

3018001Reference

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Attachment overview

J.I. Case 310E Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case 310E BackhoeReference

J.I. Case BackhoeReference

Transport height

320 cmReference

356 cmReference

Digging depth

426 cmReference

304 cmReference

Reach from pivot

510 cmReference

472 cmReference

Loading height

340 cmReference

342 cmReference

Swing Arc

180°Reference

J.I. Case 310E Loader Tracks

Length on ground

144 cmReference

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Area on ground

0.9 m²Reference

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J.I. Case 430CK attachments

430CK Serial Numbers

Location:

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Serial number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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generatorReference

J.I. Case Backhoe

2-Foot flat digging depth

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292 cmReference

Bucket force

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3210 kgReference

Speeds

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.