Compare/J.I. Case 511-B vs J.I. Case L

J.I. Case 511-B vs J.I. Case L

Verdict: J.I. Case 511-B vs J.I. Case L

The J.I. Case 511-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 511-B is the lighter machine (2,141 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 511-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

Four gears, plus reverse, in three ranges.Reference

Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference

Total built

1,481Reference

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

Drawbar (tested)

29.1 kWReference

30.4 kWReference

Belt (tested)

33.6 kWReference

35.1 kWReference

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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Belt power (max)

33.6 kWReference

35.1 kWReference

Max power

29.1 kWReference

30.4 kWReference

Fuel tank

—

98.4 LReference

Aux. fuel

—

13.2 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

—

23.9 kWReference

Plows

—

3 to 4Reference

Transmission

Gears

12 forward and 3 reverseReference

3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Transmission

Tripl-RangeReference

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Clutch

—

mechanical wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

33.6 kWReference

Hydraulic system

11.4 LReference

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Type

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

205 cmReference

170 cmReference

RPM

1360Reference

780Reference

Speed

1002.79 meters/minReference

807.72 meters/minReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

220 cmReference

200 cmReference

Weight

2141 kgReference

3640 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

12.4-36Reference

13.5-28Reference

Ag front

6.50-16Reference

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Ag rear

13.9-36Reference

13.5-28Reference

Length

350 cmReference

335 cmReference

Height (steering wheel)

166 cmReference

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Height (exhaust)

217 cmReference

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Operating weight

2141 kgReference

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Ballasted weight

3385 kgReference

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Front tread

111 to 152 cmReference

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Rear tread

137 to 223 cmReference

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Height (hood)

—

144 cmReference

J.I. Case 511-B attachments

511-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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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

15.5 l/hourReference

17.0 l/hourReference

Max pull

2556 kgReference

2029 kgReference

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

—

3xx5xxReference

1933

—

3xx6xxReference

1934

—

3xx7xxReference

1935

—

3xx8xxReference

1936

—

3xx9xxReference

1937

—

4xx0xxReference

1938

—

4200001Reference

1939

—

4300001Reference

1940

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4400001Reference

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.