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J.I. Case 430 Utility vs J.I. Case W-4

Verdict: J.I. Case 430 Utility vs J.I. Case W-4

The J.I. Case 430 Utility and the J.I. Case W-4 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 430 Utility leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. J.I. Case W-4 is the lighter machine (4,310 kg vs 6,575 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case W-4 is the newer design (1978 vs 1960). In short: choose the J.I. Case 430 Utility for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case W-4 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 430 Utility Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case W-4 Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
41 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
2.4 LReference
Variants
430
ag tractorReference
Engine
Engine (gross)
30.6 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Displacement
3.1 LReference
2.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
97 x 105 mmReference
84 x 94 mmReference
Power (gross)
30.6 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
Fuel system
1-inch carburetorReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dryReference
Compression
17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
1750Reference
3000Reference
Idle RPM
600-1925Reference
Torque
180.3 NmReference
118.0 NmReference
Torque RPM
1300Reference
1200Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
15.6 LReference
9.5 LReference
Sparkplug
Autolite BT3Reference
Sparkplug gap
0.635 mmReference
Point gap
0.508 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.356 mmReference
Oil capacity
16.1 LReference
6.6 LReference
Oil change
120 hReference
Engine (net)
27.6 kWReference
Power (net)
27.6 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Triple RangeReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
infinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
Clutch
11-inch dry discReference
Capacities
Fuel
83.3 LReference
50.0 LReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
15.1 LReference
56.8 LReference
Type
gearReference
hydrostaticReference
Capacity
15.1 LReference
56.8 LReference
Valves
1Reference
Pump flow
56.8 lpmReference
Steering cap.
2.4 LReference
Rear PTO
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
533@1750Reference
Dimensions
Gas Wheelbase
196 cmReference
Diesel Wheelbase
199 cmReference
Weight
3556 kgReference
4310 to 4568 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-16Reference
12.5Lx15Reference
Rear tire
14.9-24Reference
12.5Lx15Reference
Industrial front
6.50-16Reference
12.5Lx15Reference
Industrial rear
16.9-24Reference
12.5Lx15Reference
Gas Length
329 cmReference
Diesel Length
332 cmReference
Loader-tractor Length
449 cmReference
Loader-backhoe Length
670 cmReference
Width
195 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
153 cmReference
Ground clearance
39 cmReference
23 cmReference
Front tread
134 cmReference
118 cmReference
Rear tread
147/223 cmReference
118 cmReference
Wheelbase
144 cmReference
Length
367 cmReference
Height (ROPS)
231 cmReference
Shipping
1955 kgReference
Operating
2072 kgReference
Ballasted
2449 kgReference
J.I. Case 430 Utility attachments
430 Utility Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging volts
12Reference
Diesel Batteries
2Reference
Gas Batteries
1Reference
Diesel Battery volts
6Reference
Gas Battery volts
12Reference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
90Reference
Attachment overview
J.I. Case Backhoe
Backhoe type
J.I. Case BackhoeReference
Transport height
356 cmReference
Digging depth
304 cmReference
Reach from pivot
472 cmReference
Swing Arc
180°Reference
Speeds
J.I. Case W-4 attachments

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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