Compare/J.I. Case 430 vs J.I. Case 431

J.I. Case 430 vs J.I. Case 431

Verdict: J.I. Case 430 vs J.I. Case 431

The J.I. Case 430 and the J.I. Case 431 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 34 hp. J.I. Case 430 is the lighter machine (1,417 kg vs 3,375 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

34 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

Four gears in two ranges with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Factories

Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference

Steering

powerReference

power (1965 on)Reference

Original price

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$4,500 (1969)Reference

Variants

430

standard-front dieselReference

431

row-crop dieselReference

440

standard-front gasReference

441

row-crop gasReference

445

industrialReference

Engine

Fuel tank

49.2 LReference

Plows

3Reference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 105 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1750Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

12.8 LReference

Drawbar (tested)

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22.6 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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25.6 kWReference

Max power

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22.6 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

Transmission

Dual-Range ShuttleReference

Dual RangeReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

25.4 kWReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

Valves

1Reference

Pump flow

32.2 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IReference

Control

Draft-o-Matic draft controlReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540/1000Reference

PTO (tested)

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25.6 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

191 cmReference

214 cmReference

Weight

1417 kgReference

3375 to 3839 poundsReference

Front tire

6.00x16Reference

5.50x16Reference

Rear tire

11x24Reference

12.4x28Reference

Ag front

7.50x16Reference

5.50x16Reference

Ag rear

13x24Reference

13.6x28Reference

Length

330 cmReference

Height (hood)

128 cmReference

144 cmReference

Shipping weight

1417 kgReference

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Front tread

120 cmReference

132 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

147/167 cmReference

121 to 223 cmReference

Ground clearance

—

51 cmReference

Shipping

—

1585 kgReference

Operating

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1741 kgReference

Ballasted

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2882 kgReference

J.I. Case 430 attachments

430 Serial Numbers

1960

6144001Reference

1961

6162601Reference

1962

8190001Reference

1963

8208001Reference

1964

8229001Reference

1965

8253501Reference

1966

8279001Reference

1967

8306501Reference

1968

8332101Reference

1969

8356251Reference

Location:

Plate on instrument panelReference

Instrument panelReference

Capacities

Diameter

26 cmReference

Width

155 cmReference

202 cmReference

RPM

1190Reference

Speeds

J.I. Case 431 attachments

431 Serial Numbers

Test results

Fuel use

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7.9 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2043 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.