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J.I. Case 40-72 vs J.I. Case 540

Verdict: J.I. Case 40-72 vs J.I. Case 540

The J.I. Case 40-72 and the J.I. Case 540 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 540 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. J.I. Case 540 is the lighter machine (1,814 kg vs 9,616 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 540 is the newer design (1960 vs 1921). In short: choose the J.I. Case 540 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 40-72 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 40-72 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
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Best match
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J.I. Case 540 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
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Rated power
40 hp
41 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with mechanical shuttle.Reference
Total built
41Reference
Original price
$4,000Reference
Steering
manualReference
Factories
Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
53.7 kWReference
Plows
8-10 (14-inch)Reference
3-4Reference
Drawbar (tested)
41.1 kWReference
27.1 kWReference
Belt (tested)
68.2 kWReference
Displacement
20.2 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
178 x 203 mmReference
89 x 105 mmReference
Rated RPM
800Reference
2100 (Case-O-Matic)Reference
Starter type
hand-crankReference
Oil capacity
54.9 LReference
4.7 LReference
Belt power (max)
68.2 kWReference
Max power
41.1 kWReference
24.5 kWReference
Fuel tank
83.3 LReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
7.42:1Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
29.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
J.I. CaseReference
Dual-Range ShuttleReference
Type
gearReference
mechanical shuttleReference
Gears
2 forwardReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry dsicReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
314 cmReference
207 cmReference
Weight
9616 kgReference
1814 kgReference
Rear tire
72x20Reference
12.4-28Reference
Ag rear
72x20 (steel)Reference
16.9x24Reference
Length
508 cmReference
330 cmReference
Height
279 cmReference
Ground clearance
40 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
50 cmReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
Ag front
7.50x15Reference
Height (hood)
134 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
Front tread
121 to 182 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
Capacities
Diameter
49 cmReference
Width
266 cmReference
160 cmReference
RPM
750Reference
Speed
1166.47 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
43.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
4844 kgReference
2646 kgReference
Fuel use
12.1 l/hourReference
Variants
530
diesel standardReference
531
diesel row-cropReference
540
gas standardReference
541
gas row-cropReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
30.8 kWReference
Rear Type
IReference
Control
position and depth controlReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
28.5 kWReference
J.I. Case 540 attachments
540 Serial Numbers
1960
6144001Reference
1961
6162601Reference
1962
8190001Reference
1963
8208001Reference
1964
8229001Reference
1965
8253501Reference
1966
8279001Reference
1967
8306501Reference
1968
8332101Reference
1969
8356251Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on tractor instrument panel.Reference

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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