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J.I. Case 930 vs J.I. Case 970

Verdict: J.I. Case 930 vs J.I. Case 970

The J.I. Case 930 and the J.I. Case 970 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 970 leads on rated power with 86 hp against 81 hp. J.I. Case 930 is the lighter machine (4,014 kg vs 10,050 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 970 holds more fuel (189.2 L vs 113.6 L) for longer stints between fills. J.I. Case 970 is the newer design (1970 vs 1960). In short: choose the J.I. Case 970 for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 930 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 930 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 970 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
81 hp
86 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Four gears each with reverse and a three-speed forward powershift.Reference
Steering
power assistReference
Total built
8,542Reference
Variants
930
diesel standardReference
931
diesel general-purposeReference
940
gas standardReference
941
gas general-purposeReference
Engine
Fuel tank
181.7 LReference
189.2 LReference
Belt (claimed)
61.9 kWReference
Plows
6Reference
Drawbar (tested)
52.9 kWReference
59.6 kWReference
Displacement
6.6 LReference
6.2 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
102 x 127 mmReference
Compression
15.2:1Reference
7.5:1Reference
Rated RPM
1800 (late)Reference
1900Reference
Firing order
1-5-3-6-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Power at rated engine speed
60.1 kWReference
70.0 kWReference
Max power
52.9 kWReference
59.6 kWReference
Drawbar (claimed)
52.2 kWReference
Coolant capacity
36.0 LReference
Air cleaner
paper elementReference
Transmission
Gears
6 forward and 1 reverseReference
12 forward and 4 reverseReference
Clutch
hand-operated discReference
hydraulic wet discsReference
Transmission
Range Power ShiftReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (tested)
60.1 kWReference
70.0 kWReference
Type
gearReference
partial power shiftReference
Valves
1 or 2Reference
Pump flow
56.8 lpmReference
60.6 lpmReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
540/1000 (1.375)Reference
Power at rated PTO speed
59.0 kWReference
68.7 kWReference
PTO (claimed)
64.1 kWReference
Total flow
90.8 lpmReference
Steering flow
30.3 lpmReference
Rear Type
IIReference
Engine RPM
1000@1900Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
213 cmReference
Weight
4014 kgReference
10050 to 11190 poundsReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
10.00-16Reference
Rear tire
15x34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Ag front
7.50-18Reference
10.00-16Reference
Ag rear
15x34Reference
18.4-38Reference
Length
358 cmReference
411 cmReference
Height (hood)
163 cmReference
198 cmReference
Operating weight
4014 kgReference
Ballasted weight
6851 kgReference
Front tread
144 cmReference
Rear tread
171 cmReference
Wide-front Wheelbase
274 cmReference
Tricycle Wheelbase
256 cmReference
Ground clearance
38 cmReference
Operating
5075 kgReference
930 Serial Number Location
930 Serial Numbers
1960
8160001Reference
1961
8168801Reference
1962
8190001Reference
1963
8208001Reference
1964
8229001Reference
1965
8253501Reference
1966
8279001Reference
1967
8306501Reference
1968
8332101Reference
1969
8356251Reference
Capacities
Diameter
29 cmReference
Width
213 cmReference
RPM
1007Reference
Test results
Fuel use
20.4 l/hourReference
22.3 l/hourReference
Max pull
4973 kgReference
4828 kgReference
970 Serial Numbers
1970
8650001Reference
1971
8674001Reference
1972
8691801Reference
1973
8712001Reference
1974
8736601Reference
1975
8770001Reference
1976
8797501Reference
1977
8809950Reference
1978
8830001Reference
Location:
Plate on instrument panelReference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Batteries
2 (diesel)Reference
Battery volts
12Reference

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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