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J.I. Case 401 vs J.I. Case 701-B

Verdict: J.I. Case 401 vs J.I. Case 701-B

The J.I. Case 401 and the J.I. Case 701-B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 701-B leads on rated power with 51 hp against 50 hp. J.I. Case 701-B is the lighter machine (3,442 kg vs 5,850 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 701-B is the newer design (1958 vs 1955). In short: choose the J.I. Case 701-B for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 401 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 401 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 701-B Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
50 hp
51 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 12-38 rear tires.Reference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
5,696Reference
465Reference
Original price
$4,300 (1958)Reference
Steering
3.5 LReference
powerReference
Variants
400
diesel standardReference
401
diesel row-cropReference
402
diesel vineyardReference
403
diesel high-cropReference
405
diesel orchardReference
411
gasoline row-cropReference
420
diesel industrialReference
700B
diesel standardReference
701B
diesel row-cropReference
702B
diesel WesternReference
703B
diesel high-cropReference
710B
gas standardReference
711B
gas row-cropReference
712B
gas WesternReference
713B
gas high-cropReference
Engine
Belt (claimed)
37.3 kWReference
40.3 kWReference
Plows
4 (14-inch)Reference
Drawbar (tested)
25.0 kWReference
34.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
36.8 kWReference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
ether capsulesReference
Compression
15:1Reference
15.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1500Reference
Idle RPM
600-1600Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
28.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Oil capacity
56.8 LReference
Oil change
120 hReference
Belt power (max)
36.8 kWReference
Max power
25.0 kWReference
34.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Power at rated engine speed
38.2 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Powr-rangeReference
Dual-RangeReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 90Reference
Clutch
dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
79.5 LReference
Diameter
26 cmReference
26 cmReference
Width
267 cmReference
18 cmReference
RPM
1128Reference
1166Reference
Speed
945.18 meters/minReference
976.88 meters/minReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
9.8 LReference
Capacity
9.8 LReference
Pressure
41.4 barReference
Valves
2 (optional)Reference
Total flow
45.4 lpmReference
Steering cap.
3.5 LReference
Type
Case Eagle HitchReference
gearReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540Reference
PTO (tested)
38.2 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed
37.5 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
256 cmReference
234 cmReference
Weight
5850 to 6390 poundsReference
3442 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12-38Reference
Ag front
9.00-10 (single)Reference
Ag rear
54" (steel)Reference
Length
386 cmReference
Ground clearance
61 cmReference
Front tread
134 to 208 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 274 cmReference
Shipping
2772 kgReference
Operating
2898 kgReference
Ballasted
4474 kgReference
Steering wheel
188 cmReference
Operating weight
3442 kgReference
Ballasted weight
4184 kgReference
401 Serial Number Location
401 Serial Numbers
1955
8060000Reference
1956
8080001Reference
1957
8100001Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Charging volts
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
Battery AH
150Reference
J.I. Case 401 Height
Hood
166 cmReference
Exhaust
237 cmReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
11.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use
9.1 l/hourReference
13.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
2729 kgReference
3216 kgReference
Speeds
J.I. Case 701-B attachments
701-B Serial Number Location

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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