Tractor · 1960Unverified
J.I. Case 431
J.I. Case 431 — 430 Series · 34 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
34 hp
Max power
22.6 kW
Weight
3375 to 3839 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
FactoriesRock Island, Illinois, USAReference
FactoriesRacine, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price$4,500 (1969)Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower (1965 on)Reference
Mechanical band/disc brakesReference
Open operator stationReference
Variants
430standard-front dieselReference
431row-crop dieselReference
440standard-front gasReference
441row-crop gasReference
445industrialReference
Engine
J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank49.2 LReference
Plows3Reference
Drawbar (tested)22.6 kWReference
J.I. CaseReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooled overhead valveReference
Displacement3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke97 x 105 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression17.5:1Reference
Rated RPM1750Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Oil capacity4.7 LReference
Coolant capacity12.8 LReference
Power at rated engine speed25.6 kWReference
Max power22.6 kWReference
Transmission
4-speed unsynchronized gearReference
12-speed unsynchronized gearReference
8-speed mechanical shuttleReference
8-speed unsynchronized gearReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutch254mm dry discReference
TransmissionTripl-RangeReference
Gears12 forward and 3 reverseReference
Tripl-Range adds three ranges (low, direct, and high) to the basic four-speed transmission.Reference
TransmissionDual-Range ShuttleReference
Typemechanical shuttleReference
Gears8 forward and reverseReference
Clutch279.4mm dry discReference
Four gears in two ranges with mechanical shuttle.Reference
TransmissionDual RangeReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)25.4 kWReference
PTO (tested)25.6 kWReference
TypeDual-ControlReference
Valves1Reference
Rear TypeIReference
ControlDraft-o-Matic draft controlReference
TypeCase Eagle HitchReference
Rear PTOliveReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type540/1000Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase201 cmReference
Wheelbase214 cmReference
Weight3375 to 3839 poundsReference
Front tire5.50x16Reference
Rear tire12.4x28Reference
Ag front5.50x16Reference
Ag rear12.4x28Reference
Ag rear13.6x28Reference
Length323 cmReference
Length330 cmReference
Width202 cmReference
Height (hood)144 cmReference
Ground clearance51 cmReference
Front tread16/29 cmReference
Front tread121 to 182 cmReference
Front tread132 to 203 cmReference
Rear tread121 to 223 cmReference
Shipping1530 kgReference
Shipping1585 kgReference
Operating1741 kgReference
Ballasted2882 kgReference
J.I. Case 431 attachments
front-end loaderReference
431 Serial Numbers
Location:Instrument panelReference
19606144001Reference
19616162601Reference
19628190001Reference
19638208001Reference
19648229001Reference
19658253501Reference
19668279001Reference
19678306501Reference
19688332101Reference
19698356251Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Capacities
Diameter26 cmReference
Width15 cmReference
RPM1190Reference
Test results
Diesel 4-speed 2WDApril 6 - 15, 1961Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 785 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use7.6 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use7.9 l/hourReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2043 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Speeds
With 10-28 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.