Compare/J.I. Case 310E vs J.I. Case DC

J.I. Case 310E vs J.I. Case DC

Verdict: J.I. Case 310E vs J.I. Case DC

The J.I. Case 310E and the J.I. Case DC 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 DC is the lighter machine (2,404 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 1939). 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

37 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

With 9.00-36 rear tires.Reference

Drive

crawlerReference

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Total built

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14,016 (DC-4)Reference

Variants

310E CL

crawler loaderReference

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standard-treadReference

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row-cropReference

DC-3

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narrow frontReference

DC-4

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wide-frontReference

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wide-front without turning brakesReference

Engine

31.3 kWReference

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Drawbar (claimed)

22.4 kWReference

24.6 kWReference

Belt (claimed)

26.8 kWReference

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Plows

3Reference

Drawbar (tested)

22.0 kWReference

24.7 kWReference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 105 mmReference

98 x 140 mmReference

Power

31.3 kWReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.25:1Reference

5.58:1Reference

Rated RPM

1850Reference

1100Reference

Torque

173.6 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1200Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

24.6 LReference

Fuel system

updraft carburetorReference

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Power at rated engine speed

27.5 kWReference

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Max power

22.0 kWReference

24.7 kWReference

Gas Fuel tank

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64.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

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7.6 LReference

Belt (tested)

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27.8 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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27.8 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

mechanical wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

27.5 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

34.1 LReference

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Type

gearReference

Capacity

34.1 LReference

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Pressure

103.4 barReference

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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

540Reference

Engine RPM

540@1727Reference

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Power at rated PTO speed

26.1 kWReference

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PTO (claimed)

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27.6 kWReference

Rear PTO

—

liveReference

Capacities

Fuel

64.3 LReference

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Diameter

21 cmReference

31 cmReference

Width

157 cmReference

205 cmReference

RPM

1160Reference

818Reference

Speed

786.69 meters/minReference

798.58 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

144 cmReference

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Weight

5076 to 7545 poundsReference

2404 kgReference

Length

256 cmReference

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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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DC3 Wheelbase

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225 cmReference

DC4 Wheelbase

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189 cmReference

Front tire

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5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

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11.25-36Reference

Ag front

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25x4 (steel)Reference

Ag rear

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48x2.50 (steel)Reference

DC3 Length

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365 cmReference

DC4 Length

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330 cmReference

Height (hood)

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147 cmReference

DC4 Clearance (front axle)

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35 cmReference

Clearance (rear axle)

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62 cmReference

Front tread

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24 to 0 cmReference

Rear tread

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121 to 213 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

1872 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.9 l/hourReference

DC Serial Number Location

DC Serial Numbers

1939

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4300001Reference

1940

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4400001Reference

1941

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4500001Reference

1942

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4600001Reference

1943

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4700001Reference

1944

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4800001Reference

1945

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4900001Reference

1946

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5000001Reference

1947

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5100001Reference

1948

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5200001Reference

1949

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5300001Reference

1950

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5400001Reference

1951

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5500001Reference

1952

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5600001Reference

1953

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8300001Reference

Electrical

Ground

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negativeReference

Charging system

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generatorReference

Battery volts

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6Reference

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.