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J.I. Case 520 vs J.I. Case W-5

Verdict: J.I. Case 520 vs J.I. Case W-5

The J.I. Case 520 and the J.I. Case W-5 are both industrial tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case W-5 leads on rated power with 57 hp against 55 hp. J.I. Case 520 is the lighter machine (3,487 kg vs 4,127 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case W-5 is the newer design (1959 vs 1954). In short: choose the J.I. Case W-5 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 520 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 520 Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case W-5 Industrial Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
55 hp
57 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
liquid-cooledReference
gasolineReference
Total built
265Reference
Final drives
roller chainReference
Steering
powerReference
Variants
500
farm tractorReference
Engine
Displacement
6.2 LReference
3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 127 mmReference
97 x 105 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
dryReference
Pre-heating
ether injectionReference
Rated RPM
1350Reference
2250Reference
Idle RPM
600-1500Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
Oil capacity
13.2 LReference
4.7 LReference
Engine (gross)
42.5 kWReference
Power (gross)
42.5 kWReference
Torque
219.7 NmReference
Torque RPM
1200Reference
Starter
electricReference
Coolant capacity
17.0 LReference
Fuel system
carburetorReference
Transmission
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
41.0 kWReference
Hydraulic system
13.2 LReference
32.2 LReference
Type
gearReference
torque converterReference
Capacity
13.2 LReference
32.2 LReference
Pressure
71.0 barReference
86.9 barReference
Pump flow
75.7 lpmReference
113.6 lpmReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Clutch
381mm dry discReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
Engine RPM
540@1350Reference
Capacities
Fuel
113.6 LReference
68.1 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
222 cmReference
152 cmReference
Weight
3487 kgReference
4127 kgReference
Front tire
9x15Reference
13.00x24Reference
Rear tire
18x26Reference
7.50x16Reference
Industrial front
10x15Reference
13.00x24Reference
Industrial rear
15x30Reference
7.50x16Reference
Length
345 cmReference
439 cmReference
Width
222 cmReference
173 cmReference
Shipping weight
3487 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
38 cmReference
Front tread
157 cmReference
141 cmReference
Rear tread
167 cmReference
141 to 168 cmReference
Steering wheel
182 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)
177 cmReference
Ground clearance
35 cmReference
520 Serial Numbers
Location:
Serial number plate on the right side of the battery support.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
Battery AH
200Reference
J.I. Case 520 Height
Hood
156 cmReference
Exhaust
228 cmReference
J.I. Case W-5 attachments

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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