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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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
51 hp
51 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Original price
$5,200 (1960)Reference
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4-cylinderReference
LP gas 4-speed 2WDAugust 21 - September 6, 1952Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 482 fileReference
Total built
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35,493Reference
Variants
700B
diesel standardReference
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701B
diesel row-cropReference
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702B
diesel orchardReference
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703B
diesel high-cropReference
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710B
gas standardReference
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711B
gas row-cropReference
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712B
gas orchardReference
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713B
gas high-cropReference
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725B
industrialReference
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LA
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farmReference
LAI
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industrialReference
Engine
Drawbar (claimed)
34.3 kWReference
38.0 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
6.6 LReference
Fuel tank
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109.8 LReference
Aux. fuel
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7.6 LReference
Belt (claimed)
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43.3 kWReference
Plows
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5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
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38.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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44.4 kWReference
Bore/Stroke
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117 x 152 mmReference
Air cleaner
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oil bathReference
Compression
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7.58:1Reference
Rated RPM
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1150Reference
Firing order
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1-3-2-4Reference
Starter volts
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6Reference
Oil capacity
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14.2 LReference
Coolant capacity
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57.7 LReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Intake valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
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0.457 mmReference
Belt power (max)
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44.4 kWReference
Max power
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38.6 kWReference
Transmission
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Type
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unsynchronized gearReference
Clutch
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mechanical wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
38.0 kWReference
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Rear PTO Type
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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
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208 cmReference
Length
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355 cmReference
Height (hood)
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151 cmReference
Operating weight
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3408 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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4926 kgReference
LA Serial Number Location
LA Serial Numbers
1940
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4400001Reference
1941
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4500001Reference
1942
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4600001Reference
1943
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4700001Reference
1944
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4800001Reference
1945
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4900001Reference
1946
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5000001Reference
1947
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5100001Reference
1948
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5200001Reference
1949
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5300001Reference
1950
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5400001Reference
1951
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5500001Reference
1952
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5600001Reference
1953
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5700001Reference
Capacities
Diameter
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33 cmReference
Width
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194 cmReference
RPM
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814Reference
Speed
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844.30 meters/minReference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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25.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
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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.


