Compare/J.I. Case 701-B vs J.I. Case LA

J.I. Case 701-B vs J.I. Case LA

Verdict: J.I. Case 701-B vs J.I. Case LA

The J.I. Case 701-B 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 3,442 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 701-B 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

51 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

LP gas 4-speed 2WDAugust 21 - September 6, 1952Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 482 fileReference

Total built

465Reference

35,493Reference

Steering

powerReference

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Variants

700B

diesel standardReference

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701B

diesel row-cropReference

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702B

diesel WesternReference

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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 WesternReference

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713B

gas high-cropReference

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farmReference

LAI

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industrialReference

Engine

Belt (claimed)

40.3 kWReference

43.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

34.6 kWReference

38.6 kWReference

Displacement

4.4 LReference

6.6 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

117 x 152 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Compression

15.0:1Reference

7.58:1Reference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

1150Reference

Starter

electricReference

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Starter volts

12Reference

6Reference

Power at rated engine speed

38.2 kWReference

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Max power

34.6 kWReference

38.6 kWReference

Fuel tank

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109.8 LReference

Aux. fuel

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7.6 LReference

Drawbar (claimed)

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38.0 kWReference

Plows

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5Reference

Belt (tested)

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44.4 kWReference

Firing order

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1-3-2-4Reference

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

Transmission

Dual-RangeReference

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Type

gearReference

unsynchronized gearReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

4 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

mechanical wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)

38.2 kWReference

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Rear PTO Type

540Reference

550Reference

Power at rated PTO speed

37.5 kWReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

234 cmReference

208 cmReference

Weight

3442 kgReference

3408 kgReference

Operating weight

3442 kgReference

3408 kgReference

Ballasted weight

4184 kgReference

4926 kgReference

Front tire

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7.50-18Reference

Rear tire

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15-30Reference

Ag front

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30x6 (steel)Reference

Ag rear

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48x12 (steel)Reference

Length

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355 cmReference

Height (hood)

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151 cmReference

J.I. Case 701-B attachments

701-B Serial Number Location

Capacities

Diameter

26 cmReference

33 cmReference

Width

18 cmReference

194 cmReference

RPM

1166Reference

814Reference

Speed

976.88 meters/minReference

844.30 meters/minReference

Test results

Fuel use

13.2 l/hourReference

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Max pull

3216 kgReference

3118 kgReference

Belt fuel use (max)

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25.4 l/hourReference

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

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.