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J.I. Case 731 vs J.I. Case 990

Verdict: J.I. Case 731 vs J.I. Case 990

The J.I. Case 731 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 57 hp. J.I. Case 731 is the lighter machine (3,218 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 731 holds more fuel (83.3 L vs 67.8 L) for longer stints between fills. 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 731 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 731 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
57 hp
58 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference
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
$6,900 (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
Fuel tank
83.3 LReference
67.8 LReference
Plows
5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
36.0 kWReference
34.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
3.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
100 x 102 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
15.2:1Reference
17:1Reference
Rated RPM
1900 (Case-o-Matic)Reference
2200Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Coolant capacity
7.1 LReference
14.0 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
42.1 kWReference
40.1 kWReference
Max power
36.0 kWReference
34.1 kWReference
Engine (net)
43.3 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
33.7 kWReference
Power (net)
43.3 kWReference
Operating RPM
700-2200Reference
Oil capacity
27.0 LReference
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 (tested)
42.1 kWReference
40.1 kWReference
Type
unsynchronizedReference
partially synchronizedReference
Valves
1Reference
Rear Type
IIReference
II/IReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
liveReference
Rear PTO Type
1000Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
39.9 kWReference
37.6 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
39.4 kWReference
Pressure
137.9 barReference
Total flow
28.0 lpmReference
Rear lift
1927 kgReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
208 cmReference
Weight
3218 kgReference
5760 to 6700 poundsReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-19Reference
Rear tire
13.6-38Reference
12.4-36 (2WD)Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
Operating weight
3218 kgReference
Ballasted weight
4320 kgReference
Standard tires (ag)
Front: 9.5-24. Rear: 12.4-36 (4WD)Reference
Length
327 cmReference
Width
170 cmReference
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 731 attachments
731 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
Test results
Fuel use
14.4 l/hourReference
12.9 l/hourReference
Max pull
3416 kgReference
3327 kgReference
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
Electrical
Charging system
alternatorReference
Battery volts
12Reference
Battery AH
96Reference
J.I. Case 990 Height
Cab
251 cmReference

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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