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J.I. Case 831 vs J.I. Case 840

Verdict: J.I. Case 831 vs J.I. Case 840

The J.I. Case 831 and the J.I. Case 840 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 840 leads on rated power with 66 hp against 64 hp. J.I. Case 840 is the lighter machine (5,481 kg vs 6,250 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. In short: choose the J.I. Case 840 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 831 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 831 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 840 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
64 hp
66 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Diesel Dual-Range 2WD CKOctober 7 - 16, 1965Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 917 fileReference
liquid-cooledReference
Steering
powerReference
power assistReference
Original price
$5,500 (1969)Reference
Variants
830
diesel standard-frontReference
diesel standard-frontReference
831
diesel row-cropReference
diesel row-cropReference
832
diesel Western SpecialReference
diesel Western SpecialReference
833
diesel high-cropReference
diesel high-cropReference
840
gas standard-frontReference
gas standard-frontReference
841
gas row-cropReference
gas row-cropReference
842
gas Western SpecialReference
gas Western SpecialReference
843
gas high-cropReference
gas high-cropReference
Engine
Fuel tank
106.0 LReference
83.3 LReference
Belt (claimed)
49.2 kWReference
49.2 kWReference
Plows
5Reference
5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
43.5 kWReference
Displacement
4.9 LReference
4.7 LReference
Bore/Stroke
111 x 127 mmReference
108 x 127 mmReference
Compression
15:1Reference
7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
1900 (Case-O-Matic)Reference
1900 (Case-O-Matic)Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Oil capacity
64.4 LReference
64.4 LReference
Coolant capacity
28.4 LReference
Power at rated engine speed
47.9 kWReference
Max power
43.0 kWReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
Transmission
Transmission
Case-O-MaticReference
Case-O-MaticReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutch
wet discReference
wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
47.9 kWReference
Type
torque converterReference
torque converterReference
Rear Type
IIReference
IIReference
Control
Draft-o-matic load/depth controlReference
Draft-o-matic load/depth controlReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
44.8 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
258 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
6250 to 6692 poundsReference
2551 kgReference
Front tire
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
13.6-38Reference
13-30Reference
Ag front
6.00-16Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
13.6-38Reference
13-30Reference
Length
387 cmReference
339 cmReference
Height
167 cmReference
Front tread
134 to 208 cmReference
132/139/147 cmReference
Rear tread
132 to 274 cmReference
132 to 162 cmReference
Height (hood)
155 cmReference
J.I. Case 831 attachments
831 Serial Number Location
831 Serial Numbers
1960
8160001Reference
8160001Reference
1961
8168801Reference
8168801Reference
1962
8190001Reference
8190001Reference
1963
9208001Reference
9208001Reference
1964
8229001Reference
8229001Reference
1965
8253501Reference
8253501Reference
1966
8279001Reference
8279001Reference
1967
8306501Reference
8306501Reference
1968
8332101Reference
8332101Reference
1969
8356251Reference
8356251Reference
Capacities
Diameter
26 cmReference
26 cmReference
Width
216 cmReference
169 cmReference
RPM
1261 (Case-O-Matic 1000)Reference
1261 (Case-O-Matic 1000)Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
generatorReference
Batteries
2Reference
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
6Reference
Test results
Fuel use
18.2 l/hourReference
Max pull
3751 kgReference
J.I. Case 840 attachments
840 Serial Numbers
Location:
Plate on instrument panelReference

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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