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J.I. Case 540 vs J.I. Case 541
Verdict: J.I. Case 540 vs J.I. Case 541
The J.I. Case 540 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 540 is the lighter machine (1,814 kg vs 1,970 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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Fit & specs
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
41 hp
41 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with mechanical shuttle.Reference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with mechanical shuttle.Reference
Factories
Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Original price
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$5,200 (1969)Reference
Steering
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powerReference
Variants
530
diesel standardReference
diesel standardReference
531
diesel row-cropReference
diesel row-cropReference
540
gas standardReference
gas standardReference
541
gas row-cropReference
gas row-cropReference
Engine
Fuel tank
83.3 LReference
83.3 LReference
Plows
3-4Reference
3-4Reference
Drawbar (tested)
27.1 kWReference
27.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
2.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 105 mmReference
89 x 105 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.42:1Reference
7.42:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100 (Case-O-Matic)Reference
2100 (Case-O-Matic)Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
13.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
29.5 kWReference
29.5 kWReference
Max power
24.5 kWReference
24.5 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual-Range ShuttleReference
Dual-Range ShuttleReference
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch
dry dsicReference
dry dsicReference
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
mechanical shuttleReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
29.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
30.8 kWReference
30.8 kWReference
Rear Type
IReference
IReference
Control
position and depth controlReference
position and depth controlReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
540 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
28.5 kWReference
28.5 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
207 cmReference
207 cmReference
Weight
1814 kgReference
1970 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
5.50-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
12.4-28Reference
Ag front
7.50x15Reference
6.00x16Reference
Ag rear
16.9x24Reference
14.9x28Reference
Length
330 cmReference
330 cmReference
Width
160 cmReference
202 cmReference
Height (hood)
134 cmReference
144 cmReference
Clearance (front axle)
46 cmReference
53 cmReference
Front tread
121 to 182 cmReference
132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 193 cmReference
121 to 223 cmReference
Operating weight
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1970 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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3694 kgReference
J.I. Case 540 attachments
540 Serial Numbers
1960
6144001Reference
6144001Reference
1961
6162601Reference
6162601Reference
1962
8190001Reference
8190001Reference
1963
8208001Reference
8208001Reference
1964
8229001Reference
8229001Reference
1965
8253501Reference
8253501Reference
1966
8279001Reference
8279001Reference
1967
8306501Reference
8306501Reference
1968
8332101Reference
8332101Reference
1969
8356251Reference
8356251Reference
Location:
Serial number plate on tractor instrument panel.Reference
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Test results
Fuel use
12.1 l/hourReference
12.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
2646 kgReference
2646 kgReference
J.I. Case 541 attachments
541 Serial Number Location
541 Serial Numbers
Attachment overview
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.