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J.I. Case 700 vs J.I. Case LA

Verdict: J.I. Case 700 vs J.I. Case LA

The J.I. Case 700 and the J.I. Case LA are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 51 hp. J.I. Case LA is the lighter machine (3,408 kg vs 3,447 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 700 is the newer design (1958 vs 1940). 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 700 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case LA Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
51 hp
51 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Original price
$5,200 (1960)Reference
4-cylinderReference
LP gas 4-speed 2WDAugust 21 - September 6, 1952Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 482 fileReference
Total built
35,493Reference
Variants
700B
diesel standardReference
701B
diesel row-cropReference
702B
diesel orchardReference
703B
diesel high-cropReference
710B
gas standardReference
711B
gas row-cropReference
712B
gas orchardReference
713B
gas high-cropReference
725B
industrialReference
LA
farmReference
LAI
industrialReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
34.3 kWReference
38.0 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
6.6 LReference
Fuel tank
109.8 LReference
Aux. fuel
7.6 LReference
Belt (claimed)
43.3 kWReference
Plows
5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
38.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
44.4 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
117 x 152 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Compression
7.58:1Reference
Rated RPM
1150Reference
Firing order
1-3-2-4Reference
Starter volts
6Reference
Oil capacity
14.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
57.7 LReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.457 mmReference
Belt power (max)
44.4 kWReference
Max power
38.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Type
unsynchronized gearReference
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.0 kWReference
Rear PTO Type
550Reference
Dimensions
Weight
3447 kgReference
3408 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
15-30Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
30x6 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
48x12 (steel)Reference
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
Length
355 cmReference
Height (hood)
151 cmReference
Operating weight
3408 kgReference
Ballasted weight
4926 kgReference
LA Serial Number Location
LA Serial Numbers
1940
4400001Reference
1941
4500001Reference
1942
4600001Reference
1943
4700001Reference
1944
4800001Reference
1945
4900001Reference
1946
5000001Reference
1947
5100001Reference
1948
5200001Reference
1949
5300001Reference
1950
5400001Reference
1951
5500001Reference
1952
5600001Reference
1953
5700001Reference
Capacities
Diameter
33 cmReference
Width
194 cmReference
RPM
814Reference
Speed
844.30 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
25.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
3118 kgReference

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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