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J.I. Case 730 vs J.I. Case 990

Verdict: J.I. Case 730 vs J.I. Case 990

The J.I. Case 730 and the J.I. Case 990 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 990 leads on rated power with 58 hp against 56 hp. J.I. Case 730 is the lighter machine (3,175 kg vs 5,760 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 990 is the newer design (1976 vs 1960). In short: choose the J.I. Case 990 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 730 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 730 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 990 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
56 hp
58 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
liquid-cooledReference
Three gears, plus reverse, in four ranges. Synchronized up-shifting between gears 1-2-3 and synchronized down-shifting from 3-to-2.Reference
Original price
$5,700 (1969)Reference
Steering
power optionalReference
Variants
730
standard-front dieselReference
731
row-crop dieselReference
732
Western Special dieselReference
733
high-clearance dieselReference
734
orchard dieselReference
740
standard-front gasReference
741
row-crop gasReference
742
Western Special gasReference
743
high-clearance gasReference
744
orchard gasReference
Engine
Plows
5Reference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
3.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
100 x 102 mmReference
Compression
15.2:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
1900 (Case-o-Matic)Reference
2200Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
8.5 LReference
27.0 LReference
Coolant capacity
28.4 LReference
14.0 LReference
Fuel tank
67.8 LReference
Engine (net)
43.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
33.7 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
34.1 kWReference
Power (net)
43.3 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Operating RPM
700-2200Reference
Power at rated engine speed
40.1 kWReference
Max power
34.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Dual-RangeReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
mechanical dry discReference
280mm dry discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
41.8 kWReference
39.4 kWReference
Hydraulic system
64.3 LReference
Type
unsynchronizedReference
partially synchronizedReference
Capacity
64.3 LReference
Valves
4Reference
Pump flow
58.7 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Rear lift
612 kgReference
1927 kgReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
PTO (tested)
40.1 kWReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Total flow
28.0 lpmReference
Power at rated PTO speed
37.6 kWReference
Capacities
Fuel
117.3 LReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
259 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
3175 kgReference
5760 to 6700 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-19Reference
Rear tire
14.9-30Reference
12.4-36 (2WD)Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
14.9-30Reference
Length
396 cmReference
327 cmReference
Width
223 cmReference
170 cmReference
Height
213 cmReference
Ground clearance
38 cmReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD)Reference
2WD Weight
2612 kgReference
4WD Weight
3039 kgReference
2WD Clearance (front axle)
53 cmReference
4WD Clearance (front axle)
38 cmReference
Clearance (drawbar)
40 cmReference
2WD Front tread
132/142/152/162/172/182 cmReference
4WD Front tread
152/162/172/182 cmReference
Rear tread
132/142/152/162/172/182/193 cmReference
J.I. Case 730 attachments
730 Serial Numbers
1960
8160001Reference
1961
8168801Reference
440001Reference
1962
8190001Reference
441323Reference
1963
8208001Reference
450376Reference
1964
8229001Reference
460376Reference
1965
8253501Reference
472273Reference
1966
8279001Reference
483768Reference
1967
8306501Reference
496283Reference
1968
8332101Reference
504690Reference
1969
8356251Reference
808150Reference
Location:
Plate on instrument panelReference
Serial number on the right side of the tractor frame.Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
alternatorReference
Charging amps
20Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery CCA
70Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
12Reference
Battery AH
96Reference
990 Serial Numbers
1970
818301Reference
1971
826009Reference
1972
850600Reference
1973
854403Reference
1974
859367Reference
1975
863900Reference
1976
11070001Reference
1977
11080236Reference
1978
11089141Reference
1979
11096828Reference
1980
11104577Reference
J.I. Case 990 Height
Cab
251 cmReference
Test results
Fuel use
12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
3327 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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