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J.I. Case 351 vs J.I. Case 531

Verdict: J.I. Case 351 vs J.I. Case 531

The J.I. Case 351 and the J.I. Case 531 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 351 leads on rated power with 42 hp against 41 hp. J.I. Case 351 is the lighter machine (1,741 kg vs 4,120 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 531 holds more fuel (83.3 L vs 69.6 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 531 is the newer design (1960 vs 1957). In short: choose the J.I. Case 351 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 531 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 351 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 531 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
42 hp
41 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 11.2x36 rear tires.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with mechanical shuttle.Reference
Total built
905Reference
Factories
Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Steering
powerReference
Variants
350
utility chassisReference
351
row-crop chassisReference
530
diesel standardReference
531
diesel row-cropReference
540
gas standardReference
541
gas row-cropReference
Engine
Fuel tank
69.6 LReference
83.3 LReference
Belt (claimed)
31.3 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Displacement
2.7 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
93 x 105 mmReference
97 x 105 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.25:1Reference
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
1900Reference
2100 (Case-O-Matic)Reference
Torque
184.4 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
11.4 LReference
15.6 LReference
Plows
3-4Reference
Drawbar (tested)
27.6 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
30.0 kWReference
Max power
26.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Tripl-RangeReference
Dual-Range ShuttleReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry dsicReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
gearReference
mechanical shuttleReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
30.8 kWReference
Rear Type
IReference
Control
position and depth controlReference
Power at rated PTO speed
29.1 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
221 cmReference
207 cmReference
Weight
1741 kgReference
4120 to 4587 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-36Reference
12.4-28Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
13.9-36Reference
14.9x28Reference
Length
350 cmReference
330 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
162 cmReference
Height (hood)
153 cmReference
144 cmReference
Rear axle
63 mmReference
Front tread
137 to 198 cmReference
132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
137 to 223 cmReference
121 to 223 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
Operating
2080 kgReference
Ballasted
3721 kgReference
Capacities
Diameter
23 cmReference
Width
205 cmReference
202 cmReference
RPM
1290Reference
Speeds
J.I. Case 531 attachments
531 Serial Number Location
531 Serial Numbers
1960
6144001Reference
1961
6162601Reference
1962
8190001Reference
1963
8208001Reference
1964
8229001Reference
1965
8253501Reference
1966
8279001Reference
1967
8306501Reference
1968
8332101Reference
1969
8356251Reference
Attachment overview
Test results
Fuel use
9.8 l/hourReference
Max pull
2747 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.

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