Compare/J.I. Case 310E vs J.I. Case 311-B

J.I. Case 310E vs J.I. Case 311-B

Verdict: J.I. Case 310E vs J.I. Case 311-B

The J.I. Case 310E and the J.I. Case 311-B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 37 hp. J.I. Case 311-B is the lighter machine (1,848 kg vs 5,076 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 310E is the newer design (1961 vs 1958). 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

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Rated power

37 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

With 12-28 rear tires.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Total built

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2,339Reference

Variants

310E CL

crawler loaderReference

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300B

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diesel utilityReference

301B

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diesel row-cropReference

302B

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diesel high-cropReference

310B

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gasoline utilityReference

311B

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gasoline row-cropReference

312B

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gasoline high-cropReference

320B

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industrialReference

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

Drawbar (tested)

22.0 kWReference

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Displacement

2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 105 mmReference

Power

31.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.25:1Reference

7.1:1Reference

Rated RPM

1850Reference

1900Reference

Torque

173.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

12.3 LReference

Fuel system

updraft carburetorReference

carburetorReference

Power at rated engine speed

27.5 kWReference

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Max power

22.0 kWReference

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Idle RPM

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500-2050Reference

Firing order

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1-3-4-2Reference

Starter

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electricReference

Sparkplug

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Champion D-16Reference

Sparkplug gap

—

0.635 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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26.5 LReference

Oil change

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100 hReference

Transmission

—

Foot clutchReference

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Hand clutchReference

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ThrottleReference

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Gear shiftReference

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Range shiftReference

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BrakesReference

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

235mm dry discReference

Transmission

—

Tripl-RangeReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

27.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

11.4 LReference

Type

gearReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

11.4 LReference

Pressure

103.4 barReference

82.7 barReference

Pump flow

56.8 lpmReference

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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 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

26.1 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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27.6 kWReference

Rear PTO

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continuousReference

Capacities

Fuel

64.3 LReference

49.2 LReference

Diameter

21 cmReference

23 cmReference

Width

157 cmReference

202 cmReference

RPM

1160Reference

1290Reference

Speed

786.69 meters/minReference

952.50 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

144 cmReference

201 cmReference

Weight

5076 to 7545 poundsReference

1848 kgReference

Length

256 cmReference

323 cmReference

Height (exhaust)

175 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Gauge

182 cmReference

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Gas Shipping

2302 kgReference

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Diesel Shipping

2336 kgReference

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Operating

3422 kgReference

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Front tire

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5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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11-28Reference

Ag front

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5.50-16Reference

Ag rear

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12-28Reference

Height (steering wheel)

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154 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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54 cmReference

Front tread

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111 to 162 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 223 cmReference

J.I. Case 310E attachments

310E Serial Numbers

1961

3016001Reference

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1962

3018001Reference

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J.I. Case 310E Tracks

Test results

Fuel use

9.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3202 kgReference

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J.I. Case 311-B attachments

311-B Serial Number Location

311-B Serial Numbers

1958

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6095001Reference

1959

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6120001Reference

Electrical

Ground

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positiveReference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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50Reference

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.