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J.I. Case 430
The J.I. Case 430 is a utility tractor produced from 1960 to 1969 by J.I. Case. It was manufactured in Rock Island, Illinois and Racine, Wisconsin, USA. The tractor features a 3.1L 4-cylinder diesel engine producing an estimated 37.8 hp, with a claimed PTO power of 34 hp. It offers multiple transmission options including 4-speed, 12-speed Tripl-Range, and 8-speed mechanical shuttle. The tractor has two-wheel drive with manual or optional power steering from 1965 onward, mechanical band/disc brakes, and an open operator station. Hydraulics are dual-control with a single valve and 8.5 gpm pump flow. The rear hitch is a Case Eagle Hitch with Draft-o-Matic draft control and a live rear PTO with optional independent PTO starting in 1966. Dimensions include a 75.25 inch wheelbase, 130.2 inch length, and a shipping weight of 3125 lbs. Tires vary with front options of 6.00x16 or 7.50x16 and rear options of 11x24 or 13x24. Attachments include the 391 front-end loader with a 3000 lbs breakout force and 75° dump angle.
Power37 hp[P]
Founded1960 - 1969
Model430
Technical Specifications
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 430
Power
| Plows | 3 |
|---|---|
| PTO (claimed) | 34 hp (25.4 kW) |
Engine
| Type | diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled overhead valve |
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| Fuel tank | 13 gal (49.2 L) |
| Rated RPM | 1750 |
| Air cleaner | oil bath |
| Bore/Stroke | 3.8125x4.125 inches (97 x 105 mm) |
| Displacement | 188.4 ci (3.1 L) |
| Engine model | J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl diesel |
| Oil capacity | 5 qts (4.7 L) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts (12.8 L) |
| Compression ratio | 17.5:1 |
Variants
| 430 | standard-front diesel |
|---|---|
| 431 | row-crop diesel |
| 440 | standard-front gas |
| 441 | row-crop gas |
| 445 | industrial |
Hydraulics
| Type | Dual-Control |
|---|---|
| Valves | 1 |
| Pump flow | 8.5 gpm (32.2 lpm) |
Mechanical
| Drive | Two-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Brakes | Mechanical band/disc brakes |
| Steering | manual; power (Power steering from 1965 and later.) |
| Operator station | Open operator station |
Production
| Series | 430 Series |
|---|---|
| Category | Utility tractor |
| Factories | Rock Island, Illinois, USA; Racine, Wisconsin, USA |
| Original price | $4,400 in 1969 |
| Years produced | 1960 - 1969 |
Attachments
| front-end loader | 391 Loader: 3000 lbs breakout (1360 kg), 75° dump, 115 inches height (at pin) (292 cm), boom cyl: 2.5 inches (6 cm), bucket cyl: 2.5 inches (6 cm), weight: 995 lbs (451 kg), Bucket width: 48 inches (121 cm) |
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Belt Pulley
| RPM | 1190 |
|---|---|
| Width | 6 inches (15 cm) |
| Diameter | 10.25 inches (26 cm) |
Transmission
| 4-speed transmission | Typeunsynchronized gear Gears4 forward and 1 reverse Clutch254mm dry disc |
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| 8-speed transmission | NameDual-Range Shuttle Typemechanical shuttle Gears8 forward and reverse Clutch279.4mm dry disc DescriptionFour gears in two ranges with mechanical shuttle. |
| Transmission options | 4-speed unsynchronized gear; 12-speed unsynchronized gear; 8-speed mechanical shuttle |
| 12-speed transmission | NameTripl-Range Typeunsynchronized gear Gears12 forward and 3 reverse Clutch254mm dry disc DescriptionTripl-Range adds three ranges (low, direct, and high) to the basic four-speed transmission. |
Tractor hitch
| Type | Case Eagle Hitch |
|---|---|
| Control | Draft-o-Matic draft control |
| Rear Type | I |
Dimensions & Tires
| Width | 61.375 inches (155 cm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 130.2 inches (330 cm) |
| Rear tire | 11x24; 13x24 |
| Wheelbase | 75.25 inches (191 cm) |
| Front tire | 6.00x16; 7.50x16 |
| Rear tread | 48 to 76 inches (121 to 193 cm); 58/66 inches (147/167 cm) |
| Front tread | 47.5 inches (120 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 50.5 inches (128 cm) |
| Shipping weight | 3125 lbs (1417 kg) |
Power Take-off (PTO)
| Rear PTO | live |
|---|---|
| Rear PTO Type | 540; 540/1000 |
| Independent PTO | optional beginning in 1966 |