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J.I. Case 541 vs J.I. Case CF 400

Verdict: J.I. Case 541 vs J.I. Case CF 400

The J.I. Case 541 and the J.I. Case CF 400 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 541 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 40 hp. J.I. Case CF 400 is the lighter machine (1,789 kg vs 1,970 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case CF 400 is the newer design (1967 vs 1960). In short: choose the J.I. Case 541 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case CF 400 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 541 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case CF 400 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
41 hp
40 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high) with mechanical shuttle.Reference
With 12-28 rear tires.Reference
Factories
Rock Island, Illinois, USAReference
Original price
$5,200 (1969)Reference
Steering
powerReference
Final drives
planetaryReference
Differential lock
mechanical rearReference
Variants
530
diesel standardReference
531
diesel row-cropReference
540
gas standardReference
541
gas row-cropReference
Engine
Fuel tank
83.3 LReference
Plows
3-4Reference
Drawbar (tested)
27.1 kWReference
Displacement
2.6 LReference
1.8 LReference
Bore/Stroke
89 x 105 mmReference
85 x 80 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
7.42:1Reference
21:1Reference
Rated RPM
2100 (Case-O-Matic)Reference
2500Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
4.7 LReference
4.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
13.2 LReference
10.2 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
29.5 kWReference
Max power
24.5 kWReference
Engine
29.8 kWReference
Power
29.8 kWReference
Starter
electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual-Range ShuttleReference
Gears
8 forward and reverseReference
8 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
dry dsicReference
Type
mechanical shuttleReference
gearReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
29.8 kWReference
PTO (tested)
30.8 kWReference
Rear Type
IReference
II/IReference
Control
position and depth controlReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
540/1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
28.5 kWReference
Hydraulic system
7.2 LReference
Capacity
7.2 LReference
Mid PTO
independentReference
Mid PTO Type
1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
207 cmReference
184 cmReference
Weight
1970 kgReference
1789 kgReference
Front tire
5.50-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
12.4-28Reference
12-28Reference
Ag front
6.00x16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
14.9x28Reference
12-28Reference
Length
330 cmReference
321 cmReference
Width
202 cmReference
164 cmReference
Height (hood)
144 cmReference
Operating weight
1970 kgReference
Ballasted weight
3694 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
Front tread
132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread
121 to 223 cmReference
Height
162 cmReference
Ground clearance
50 cmReference
J.I. Case 541 attachments
541 Serial Number Location
541 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
12.1 l/hourReference
Max pull
2646 kgReference
Capacities
Fuel
50.0 LReference
Speeds

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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