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J.I. Case 311 vs J.I. Case VC

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

The J.I. Case 311 and the J.I. Case VC are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case VC leads on rated power with 24 hp against 23 hp. J.I. Case 311 is the lighter machine (1,615 kg vs 1,950 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 311 holds more fuel (49.2 L vs 37.9 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 311 is the newer design (1956 vs 1940). In short: choose the J.I. Case VC for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 311 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 VC Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
23 hp
24 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
liquid-cooledReference
Total built
8,465Reference
12462Reference
Original price
$2,500 (1958)Reference
Steering
manualReference
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
V
standardReference
VC
row-cropReference
VO
orchardReference
VI
industrialReference
Engine
Fuel tank
49.2 LReference
37.9 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
17.2 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
21.6 kWReference
Plows
3Reference
2Reference
Drawbar (tested)
21.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)
24.6 kWReference
Displacement
2.4 LReference
2.0 LReference
Bore/Stroke
86 x 105 mmReference
76 x 111 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.1:1Reference
Rated RPM
1750Reference
1425Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
3.8 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
Belt power (max)
24.6 kWReference
Max power
21.8 kWReference
Starter type
electric (optional)Reference
Sparkplug
AC 75Reference
Transmission
Gears
12 forward and 3 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch
wet discs (traction hand clutch)Reference
Transmission
Tripl-RangeReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
sliding gearReference
gearReference
Valves
1 (optional)Reference
Rear PTO
live (Tripl-Range)Reference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.125)Reference
PTO (claimed)
17.9 kWReference
Dimensions
Tricycle Wheelbase
214 cmReference
Wide front Wheelbase
202 cmReference
Weight
1615 kgReference
1950 kgReference
Front tire
5.50x16Reference
5.00-15Reference
Rear tire
11x28Reference
9-32Reference
Ag front
5.50x16Reference
5.00-15Reference
Ag rear
11x28Reference
9-32Reference
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
Rear tread
121 to 223 cmReference
311 Serial Number Location
311 Serial Numbers
1956
6050301Reference
1957
6075001Reference
1958
6095001Reference
Electrical
Ground
positiveReference
Battery volts
6Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
11.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
1898 kgReference
VC Serial Numbers
1940
VC4400001Reference
1941
VC4500001Reference
1942
VC4600001Reference
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
Width
16 cmReference
RPM
969Reference
Speed
792.48 meters/minReference

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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