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J.I. Case 731

J.I. Case 731 — 730 Series · 57 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case 731 is a compact tractor rated at 57 horsepower, making it suitable for smaller-scale operations. Manufactured from 1960 to 1969, this model features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which drives a two-wheel drive system via an 8-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the J.I. Case 731 is 3218 kg, and it is intended for use on areas of approximately 200 acres.

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Rated power
57 hp
Max power
36.0 kW
Weight
3218 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
91 rows
Recorded power
57 hp
Recorded weight
3218 kg
Transmissions
8-speed torque converter
Production years
1960-1969
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Original price$6,900 (1969)Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower optionalReference
Differential disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

730standard-front dieselReference
731row-crop dieselReference
732Western Special dieselReference
733high-clearance dieselReference
734orchard dieselReference
740standard-front gasReference
741row-crop gasReference
742Western Special gasReference
743high-clearance gasReference
744orchard gasReference

Engine

J.I. Case 4.4L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank83.3 LReference
Plows5Reference
Drawbar (tested)36.0 kWReference
J.I. CaseReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke105 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression15.2:1Reference
Rated RPM1700 (Dual-Range)Reference
Rated RPM1900 (Case-o-Matic)Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity7.1 LReference
Power at rated engine speed42.1 kWReference
Max power36.0 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed42.1 kWReference
Max power36.0 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed torque converterReference
8-speed unsynchronizedReference
TransmissionCase-o-maticReference
Typetorque converterReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
TransmissionDual-RangeReference
TypeunsynchronizedReference
Clutchmechanical dry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (tested)42.1 kWReference
Typeopen centerReference
Valves1Reference
Rear TypeIIReference
TypeCase Eagle HitchReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference
Rear PTO Type1000Reference
Power at rated PTO speed39.9 kWReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase210 cmReference
Weight3218 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13.6-38Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear13.6-38Reference
Operating weight3218 kgReference
Ballasted weight4320 kgReference

J.I. Case 731 attachments

front-end loaderReference

731 Serial Numbers

Location:Plate on instrument panelReference
19608160001Reference
19618168801Reference
19628190001Reference
19638208001Reference
19648229001Reference
19658253501Reference
19668279001Reference
19678306501Reference
19688332101Reference
19698356251Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Test results

NTTL 742: diesel Case-O-Matic 2WDReference
NTTL 743: diesel 8-speed 2WDReference
Diesel Case-O-Matic 2WDApril 19 - May 6, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 742 fileReference
PTO performanceReference
Fuel use16.3 l/hourReference
Fuel use14.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use15.9 l/hourReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3339 kgReference
Gear 2-Torque used for pull test.Reference
Diesel 8-speed 2WDApril 21 - May 6, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 743 fileReference
Fuel use14.4 l/hourReference
Max pull3416 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.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.

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