Compare/J.I. Case 531 vs J.I. Case 541

J.I. Case 531 vs J.I. Case 541

Verdict: J.I. Case 531 vs J.I. Case 541

The J.I. Case 531 and the J.I. Case 541 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 41 hp. J.I. Case 541 is the lighter machine (1,970 kg vs 4,120 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

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J.I. Case

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Rated power

41 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with mechanical shuttle.Reference

Factories

Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference

Steering

powerReference

Original price

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$5,200 (1969)Reference

Variants

530

diesel standardReference

531

diesel row-cropReference

540

gas standardReference

541

gas row-cropReference

Engine

Fuel tank

83.3 LReference

Belt (claimed)

29.8 kWReference

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Plows

3-4Reference

Drawbar (tested)

27.6 kWReference

27.1 kWReference

Displacement

3.1 LReference

2.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

97 x 105 mmReference

89 x 105 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

17.5:1Reference

7.42:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100 (Case-O-Matic)Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

4.7 LReference

Coolant capacity

15.6 LReference

13.2 LReference

Power at rated engine speed

30.0 kWReference

29.5 kWReference

Max power

26.5 kWReference

24.5 kWReference

Transmission

Dual-Range ShuttleReference

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry dsicReference

Type

mechanical shuttleReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

30.8 kWReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and depth controlReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

29.1 kWReference

28.5 kWReference

PTO (claimed)

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29.8 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

207 cmReference

Weight

4120 to 4587 poundsReference

1970 kgReference

Front tire

5.50-16Reference

Rear tire

12.4-28Reference

Ag front

6.00x16Reference

Ag rear

14.9x28Reference

Length

330 cmReference

Width

202 cmReference

Height (hood)

144 cmReference

Clearance (front axle)

53 cmReference

Front tread

132 to 203 cmReference

Rear tread

121 to 223 cmReference

Operating

2080 kgReference

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Ballasted

3721 kgReference

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Operating weight

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1970 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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3694 kgReference

J.I. Case 531 attachments

531 Serial Number Location

531 Serial Numbers

1960

6144001Reference

1961

6162601Reference

1962

8190001Reference

1963

8208001Reference

1964

8229001Reference

1965

8253501Reference

1966

8279001Reference

1967

8306501Reference

1968

8332101Reference

1969

8356251Reference

Attachment overview

Test results

Fuel use

9.8 l/hourReference

12.1 l/hourReference

Max pull

2747 kgReference

2646 kgReference

J.I. Case 541 attachments

541 Serial Number Location

541 Serial Numbers

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.