Compare/J.I. Case 730 vs J.I. Case 811-B

J.I. Case 730 vs J.I. Case 811-B

Verdict: J.I. Case 730 vs J.I. Case 811-B

The J.I. Case 730 and the J.I. Case 811-B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 56 hp. J.I. Case 811-B is the lighter machine (3,073 kg vs 3,175 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 730 is the newer design (1960 vs 1958). 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

56 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

liquid-cooledReference

Four gears, plus reservse, in two ranges controlled with a single shift lever. Torque converter transmission with bypass to lock in direct drive.Reference

Original price

$5,700 (1969)Reference

$4,800 (1960)Reference

Steering

power optionalReference

powerReference

Variants

730

standard-front dieselReference

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731

row-crop dieselReference

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732

Western Special dieselReference

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733

high-clearance dieselReference

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734

orchard dieselReference

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740

standard-front gasReference

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741

row-crop gasReference

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742

Western Special gasReference

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743

high-clearance gasReference

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744

orchard gasReference

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800B

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diesel standardReference

801B

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diesel row-cropReference

802B

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diesel Western specialReference

803B

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diesel high-cropReference

810B

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gas standardReference

811B

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gas row-cropReference

812B

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gas Western specialReference

813B

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gas high-cropReference

Engine

Plows

5Reference

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Displacement

4.4 LReference

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

105 x 127 mmReference

102 x 127 mmReference

Compression

15.2:1Reference

8.0:1Reference

Rated RPM

1900 (Case-o-Matic)Reference

1800Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

Oil capacity

8.5 LReference

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Coolant capacity

28.4 LReference

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Belt (claimed)

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40.3 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)

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37.7 kWReference

Belt (tested)

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40.2 kWReference

Air cleaner

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oil bathReference

Belt power (max)

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40.2 kWReference

Max power

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37.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed

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41.4 kWReference

Transmission

Dual-RangeReference

Case-O-MaticReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Clutch

mechanical dry discReference

hydraulic wet discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

41.8 kWReference

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Hydraulic system

64.3 LReference

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Type

unsynchronizedReference

torque converterReference

Capacity

64.3 LReference

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Valves

4Reference

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Pump flow

58.7 lpmReference

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Rear Type

IIReference

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Rear lift

612 kgReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

1000Reference

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PTO (tested)

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41.4 kWReference

Power at rated PTO speed

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36.4 kWReference

Capacities

Fuel

117.3 LReference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

259 cmReference

234 cmReference

Weight

3175 kgReference

3073 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

14.9-30Reference

15.5-38Reference

Ag front

6.00-16Reference

Ag rear

14.9-30Reference

15.5-38Reference

Length

396 cmReference

364 cmReference

Width

223 cmReference

216 cmReference

Height

213 cmReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Height (hood)

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167 cmReference

Operating weight

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3073 kgReference

Ballasted weight

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4157 kgReference

Front tread

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134 to 208 cmReference

Rear tread

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132 to 294 cmReference

J.I. Case 730 attachments

730 Serial Numbers

1960

8160001Reference

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1961

8168801Reference

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1962

8190001Reference

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1963

8208001Reference

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1964

8229001Reference

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1965

8253501Reference

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1966

8279001Reference

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1967

8306501Reference

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1968

8332101Reference

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1969

8356251Reference

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Location:

Plate on instrument panelReference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Charging amps

20Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery CCA

70Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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J.I. Case 811-B attachments

Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

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19.7 l/hourReference

Fuel use

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19.7 l/hourReference

Max pull

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3247 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.