Compare/J.I. Case 430 Utility vs Massey-Harris 25

J.I. Case 430 Utility vs Massey-Harris 25

Verdict: J.I. Case 430 Utility vs Massey-Harris 25

The J.I. Case 430 Utility and the Massey-Harris 25 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 hp. Massey-Harris 25 is the lighter machine (3,685 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 430 Utility is the newer design (1960 vs 1934). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Massey-Harris

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

41 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

Massey-HarrisReference

With 14.9-24 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

2.4 LReference

manualReference

Variants

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farm tractorReference

430

ag tractorReference

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25I

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industrial tractorReference

Engine

Engine (gross)

30.6 kWReference

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Displacement

3.1 LReference

5.7 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 105 mmReference

111 x 146 mmReference

Power (gross)

30.6 kWReference

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Fuel system

1-inch carburetorReference

Kingston carburetorReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Compression

17.5:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1750Reference

1200Reference

Idle RPM

600-1925Reference

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Torque

180.3 NmReference

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Torque RPM

1300Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

15.6 LReference

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Sparkplug

Autolite BT3Reference

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Sparkplug gap

0.635 mmReference

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Point gap

0.508 mmReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.356 mmReference

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Oil capacity

16.1 LReference

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Oil change

120 hReference

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Belt (claimed)

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30.6 kWReference

Transmission

Triple RangeReference

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Gears

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

11-inch dry discReference

dry discReference

Capacities

Fuel

83.3 LReference

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Diameter

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48 cmReference

RPM

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525Reference

Speed

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796.14 meters/minReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

15.1 LReference

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Type

gearReference

Capacity

15.1 LReference

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Valves

1Reference

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Pump flow

56.8 lpmReference

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Steering cap.

2.4 LReference

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Rear PTO

liveReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Engine RPM

533@1750Reference

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Dimensions

Gas Wheelbase

196 cmReference

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Diesel Wheelbase

199 cmReference

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Weight

3556 kgReference

3685 kgReference

Front tire

7.50-16Reference

32x6Reference

Rear tire

14.9-24Reference

42x9Reference

Industrial front

6.50-16Reference

32x6Reference

Industrial rear

16.9-24Reference

42x9 (duals)Reference

Gas Length

329 cmReference

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Diesel Length

332 cmReference

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Loader-tractor Length

449 cmReference

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Loader-backhoe Length

670 cmReference

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Width

195 cmReference

230 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

153 cmReference

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Ground clearance

39 cmReference

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Front tread

134 cmReference

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Rear tread

147/223 cmReference

167 to 167 cmReference

Length

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317 cmReference

Height

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140 cmReference

J.I. Case 430 Utility attachments

430 Utility Serial Numbers

Location:

Serial number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Diesel Batteries

2Reference

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Gas Batteries

1Reference

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Diesel Battery volts

6Reference

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Gas Battery volts

12Reference

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Attachment overview

J.I. Case Backhoe

Backhoe type

J.I. Case BackhoeReference

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Transport height

356 cmReference

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Digging depth

304 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

472 cmReference

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Swing Arc

180°Reference

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Speeds

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.