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J.I. Case 811-B vs J.I. Case 812-B Western Special
Verdict: J.I. Case 811-B vs J.I. Case 812-B Western Special
The J.I. Case 811-B and the J.I. Case 812-B Western Special are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 811-B leads on rated power with 56 hp against 54 hp. In short: choose the J.I. Case 811-B for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 812-B Western Special 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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
56 hp
54 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Four gears, plus reservse, in two ranges controlled with a single shift lever. Torque converter transmission with bypass to lock in direct drive.Reference
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
$4,800 (1960)Reference
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Steering
powerReference
powerReference
Total built
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475Reference
Variants
800B
diesel standardReference
diesel standardReference
801B
diesel row-cropReference
diesel row-cropReference
802B
diesel Western specialReference
diesel Western specialReference
803B
diesel high-cropReference
diesel high-cropReference
810B
gas standardReference
gas standardReference
811B
gas row-cropReference
gas row-cropReference
812B
gas Western specialReference
gas Western specialReference
813B
gas high-cropReference
gas high-cropReference
Engine
Belt (claimed)
40.3 kWReference
40.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
37.7 kWReference
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Belt (tested)
40.2 kWReference
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Displacement
4.1 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
8.0:1Reference
6.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
1800Reference
1800Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
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Belt power (max)
40.2 kWReference
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Max power
37.7 kWReference
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Power at rated engine speed
41.4 kWReference
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Starter type
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electricReference
Transmission
Transmission
Case-O-MaticReference
Case-O-MaticReference
Type
torque converterReference
torque converterReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
41.4 kWReference
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Power at rated PTO speed
36.4 kWReference
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Rear PTO Type
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540Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
234 cmReference
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Weight
3073 kgReference
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Front tire
6.00-16Reference
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Rear tire
15.5-38Reference
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Ag front
6.00-16Reference
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Ag rear
15.5-38Reference
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Length
364 cmReference
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Width
216 cmReference
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Height (hood)
167 cmReference
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Operating weight
3073 kgReference
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Ballasted weight
4157 kgReference
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Front tread
134 to 208 cmReference
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Rear tread
132 to 294 cmReference
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J.I. Case 811-B attachments
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
19.7 l/hourReference
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Fuel use
19.7 l/hourReference
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Max pull
3247 kgReference
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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.


