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J.I. Case 311 vs J.I. Case SC

Verdict: J.I. Case 311 vs J.I. Case SC

The J.I. Case 311 and the J.I. Case SC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 311 leads on rated power with 23 hp against 22 hp. J.I. Case 311 is the lighter machine (1,615 kg vs 1,905 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case SC holds more fuel (53.0 L vs 49.2 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 311 is the newer design (1956 vs 1941). In short: choose the J.I. Case 311 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case SC if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
J.I. Case 311 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case SC Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
22 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Four gears (1-4) plus reverse (R) in three ranges (low, direct, high).Reference
With 10-38 year tires.Reference
Total built
8,465Reference
58,991Reference
Original price
$2,500 (1958)Reference
Steering
manualReference
Variants
300
diesel utilityReference
301
diesel row-cropReference
302
diesel high-cropReference
310
gasoline utilityReference
311
gasoline row-cropReference
312
gasoline high-cropReference
320
industrialReference
S
standardReference
SC
row-cropReference
SC-3
tricycle row-cropReference
SC-4
fixed-front row-cropReference
SI
industrialReference
SO
orchardReference
Engine
Fuel tank
49.2 LReference
53.0 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
14.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
21.6 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
21.8 kWReference
20.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
24.6 kWReference
23.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 105 mmReference
92 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.1:1Reference
4.8:1Reference
Rated RPM
1750Reference
1600Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
6Reference
Oil capacity
3.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
15.1 LReference
Belt power (max)
24.6 kWReference
18.6 kWReference
Max power
21.8 kWReference
17.3 kWReference
Aux. fuel
4.7 LReference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
wet discs (traction hand clutch)Reference
mechanical wet discReference
Transmission
Tripl-RangeReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
sliding gearReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Valves
1 (optional)Reference
Rear PTO
live (Tripl-Range)Reference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540Reference
PTO (claimed)
16.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Tricycle Wheelbase
214 cmReference
Wide front Wheelbase
202 cmReference
Weight
1615 kgReference
1905 kgReference
Front tire
5.50x16Reference
5.00x15Reference
Rear tire
11x28Reference
10x38Reference
Ag front
5.50x16Reference
7.50x10Reference
Ag rear
11x28Reference
10x38Reference
Tricycle Length
332 cmReference
Wide-front Length
317 cmReference
Height
154 cmReference
Operating weight
1615 kgReference
Ballasted weight
2719 kgReference
Ground clearance
53 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
142 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 223 cmReference
111 to 238 cmReference
Wheelbase
212 cmReference
Length
346 cmReference
Height (hood)
143 cmReference
Clearance (rear axle)
60 cmReference
311 Serial Number Location
311 Serial Numbers
1956
6050301Reference
1957
6075001Reference
1958
6095001Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
negativeReference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Charging system
generatorReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
11.4 l/hourReference
11.0 l/hourReference
Max pull
1898 kgReference
1463 kgReference
SC Serial Number Location
SC Serial Numbers
1941
4500001Reference
1942
4600001Reference
1943
4700001Reference
1944
4800001Reference
1945
4900001Reference
1946
5000001Reference
1947
5100001Reference
1948
5200001Reference
1949
5300001Reference
1950
5400001Reference
1951
5500001Reference
1952
5600001Reference
1953
5700001Reference
1954
8035001Reference
Capacities
Diameter
23 cmReference
Width
194 cmReference
RPM
1078Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference
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.

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