Compare/J.I. Case 311-B vs J.I. Case DC

J.I. Case 311-B vs J.I. Case DC

Verdict: J.I. Case 311-B vs J.I. Case DC

The J.I. Case 311-B 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 311-B is the lighter machine (1,848 kg vs 2,404 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 311-B is the newer design (1958 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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Rated power

37 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 12-28 rear tires.Reference

With 9.00-36 rear tires.Reference

Total built

2,339Reference

14,016 (DC-4)Reference

Variants

300B

diesel utilityReference

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301B

diesel row-cropReference

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302B

diesel high-cropReference

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310B

gasoline utilityReference

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311B

gasoline row-cropReference

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312B

gasoline high-cropReference

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320B

industrialReference

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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

Plows

3Reference

Displacement

2.4 LReference

4.3 LReference

Bore/Stroke

86 x 105 mmReference

98 x 140 mmReference

Fuel system

carburetorReference

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Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.1:1Reference

5.58:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900Reference

1100Reference

Idle RPM

500-2050Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Coolant capacity

12.3 LReference

24.6 LReference

Sparkplug

Champion D-16Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Oil capacity

26.5 LReference

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Oil change

100 hReference

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Gas Fuel tank

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64.3 LReference

Aux. fuel

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7.6 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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24.6 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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24.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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27.8 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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27.8 kWReference

Max power

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24.7 kWReference

Transmission

Foot clutchReference

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Hand clutchReference

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ThrottleReference

—

Gear shiftReference

—

Range shiftReference

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BrakesReference

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Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

235mm dry discReference

mechanical wet discReference

Transmission

Tripl-RangeReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

27.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

11.4 LReference

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Type

gearReference

Capacity

11.4 LReference

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Pressure

82.7 barReference

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Rear PTO

continuousReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

540Reference

Engine RPM

540 (1.375)Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

49.2 LReference

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Diameter

23 cmReference

31 cmReference

Width

202 cmReference

205 cmReference

RPM

1290Reference

818Reference

Speed

952.50 meters/minReference

798.58 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

201 cmReference

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Weight

1848 kgReference

2404 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

11-28Reference

11.25-36Reference

Ag front

5.50-16Reference

25x4 (steel)Reference

Ag rear

12-28Reference

48x2.50 (steel)Reference

Length

323 cmReference

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Height (steering wheel)

154 cmReference

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Clearance (rear axle)

54 cmReference

62 cmReference

Front tread

111 to 162 cmReference

24 to 0 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 223 cmReference

121 to 213 cmReference

DC3 Wheelbase

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225 cmReference

DC4 Wheelbase

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189 cmReference

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

J.I. Case 311-B attachments

311-B Serial Number Location

311-B Serial Numbers

1958

6095001Reference

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1959

6120001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

Battery volts

12Reference

6Reference

Battery AH

50Reference

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Speeds

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

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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12.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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1872 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.