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J.I. Case 500 vs J.I. Case 731

Verdict: J.I. Case 500 vs J.I. Case 731

The J.I. Case 500 and the J.I. Case 731 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 731 leads on rated power with 57 hp against 55 hp. J.I. Case 731 is the lighter machine (3,218 kg vs 3,628 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 500 holds more fuel (113.6 L vs 83.3 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 731 is the newer design (1960 vs 1953). In short: choose the J.I. Case 731 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 500 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 500 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
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J.I. Case 731 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
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Rated power
55 hp
57 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
Total built
5,985Reference
Original price
$6,900 (1969)Reference
Steering
power optionalReference
Variants
520
industrial tractorReference
730
standard-front dieselReference
731
row-crop dieselReference
732
Western Special dieselReference
733
high-clearance dieselReference
734
orchard dieselReference
740
standard-front gasReference
741
row-crop gasReference
742
Western Special gasReference
743
high-clearance gasReference
744
orchard gasReference
Engine
Fuel tank
113.6 LReference
83.3 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
32.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
41.0 kWReference
Plows
5Reference
5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
42.0 kWReference
36.0 kWReference
Belt (tested)
47.6 kWReference
Displacement
6.2 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
15.0:1Reference
15.2:1Reference
Rated RPM
1350Reference
1900 (Case-o-Matic)Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Belt power (max)
47.6 kWReference
Max power
42.0 kWReference
36.0 kWReference
Coolant capacity
7.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
42.1 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
unsynchronizedReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
Dual-RangeReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
41.0 kWReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
1000Reference
PTO (tested)
42.1 kWReference
Valves
1Reference
Rear Type
IIReference
Power at rated PTO speed
39.9 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
3628 kgReference
3218 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
15-30Reference
13.6-38Reference
Ag front
30 (steel)Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
48 (steel)Reference
13.6-38Reference
Length
290 cmReference
Height
155 cmReference
Operating weight
3628 kgReference
3218 kgReference
Ballasted weight
5264 kgReference
4320 kgReference
Front tread
157 cmReference
Rear tread
154 cmReference
500 Serial Numbers
1857
8100001Reference
1953
5700001Reference
1954
8035001Reference
1955
8060001Reference
1956
8080001Reference
Location:
plate on instrument panelReference
Plate on instrument panelReference
Capacities
Diameter
33 cmReference
Width
20 cmReference
RPM
956Reference
Speed
991.82 meters/minReference
Test results
Max pull
3360 kgReference
3416 kgReference
Fuel use
14.4 l/hourReference
J.I. Case 731 attachments
731 Serial Numbers
1960
8160001Reference
1961
8168801Reference
1962
8190001Reference
1963
8208001Reference
1964
8229001Reference
1965
8253501Reference
1966
8279001Reference
1967
8306501Reference
1968
8332101Reference
1969
8356251Reference

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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