Compare/J.I. Case 510-B vs J.I. Case L

J.I. Case 510-B vs J.I. Case L

Verdict: J.I. Case 510-B vs J.I. Case L

The J.I. Case 510-B and the J.I. Case L are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 45 hp. J.I. Case 510-B is the lighter machine (1,735 kg vs 5,307 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 510-B is the newer design (1958 vs 1929). 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

45 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 11-28 rear tires. Reverse speeds are 24% faster than forward.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

370Reference

31,678Reference

Variants

510B

utilityReference

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511B

row-cropReference

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farm tractorReference

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industrial tractorReference

Engine

Displacement

2.7 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

93 x 105 mmReference

117 x 152 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

7.3:1Reference

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Rated RPM

2000Reference

1100Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

11.4 LReference

47.3 LReference

Oil capacity

41.6 LReference

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Oil change

100 hReference

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Fuel tank

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98.4 LReference

Aux. fuel

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13.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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23.9 kWReference

Plows

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3 to 4Reference

Drawbar (tested)

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30.4 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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35.1 kWReference

Belt power (max)

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35.1 kWReference

Max power

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30.4 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

279.4mm dry discReference

mechanical wet discReference

Transmission

Dual RangeReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

11.4 LReference

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Type

mechanical shuttleReference

gearReference

Capacity

11.4 LReference

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Pressure

82.7 barReference

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Rear PTO

transmissionReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

550 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM

540@1925Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

52.2 LReference

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Diameter

23 cmReference

33 cmReference

Width

160 cmReference

170 cmReference

RPM

1360Reference

780Reference

Speed

1002.79 meters/minReference

807.72 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

199 cmReference

200 cmReference

Weight

1735 kgReference

3640 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

11-28Reference

13.5-28Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

13-28Reference

13.5-28Reference

Length

308 cmReference

335 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

161 cmReference

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Front tread

132 cmReference

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Rear tread

121 to 218 cmReference

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Height (hood)

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144 cmReference

J.I. Case 510-B attachments

510-B Serial Numbers

1958

6095001Reference

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1959

6120001Reference

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Location:

Serial number plate on instrument panelReference

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Electrical

Ground

positiveReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Battery AH

50Reference

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Speeds

L Serial Number Location

L Serial Numbers

1929

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3xx2xxReference

1930

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3xx3xxReference

1931

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3xx4xxReference

1932

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3xx5xxReference

1933

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3xx6xxReference

1934

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3xx7xxReference

1935

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3xx8xxReference

1936

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3xx9xxReference

1937

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4xx0xxReference

1938

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4200001Reference

1939

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4300001Reference

1940

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4400001Reference

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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17.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

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2029 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.