The J.I. Case 730 is a standard-tread diesel tractor produced from 1960 to 1969 by J.I. Case in Racine, Wisconsin, USA. It is part of the 730 Series and was available with various engine and chassis options. The 730 model was the standard-front diesel version. It features a 4.4L 4-cylinder liquid-cooled diesel engine producing an estimated 62.2 hp, with PTO power of 56 hp. Transmission options include an 8-speed torque converter (Case-o-matic) and an 8-speed unsynchronized dual-range transmission. The tractor has a wheelbase of 102 inches, weighs 7,000 lbs, and uses 6.00-16 front and 14.9-30 rear tires. It includes a Case Eagle Hitch with a rear lift capacity of 1,350 lbs and an independent rear PTO with 540 and 1000 RPM options. Hydraulics are open center with 17 gal capacity and 4 valves. Attachments include the 295 Loader with 3000 lbs breakout force and a front-end loader option.
Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 730
Power
Plows:5
PTO (claimed):56 hp (41.8 kW)
Tires
Rear tire:14.9-30
Front tire:6.00-16
Engine
Type:diesel
Cooling:liquid-cooled
Cylinders:4-cylinder
Rated RPM:1700 (Dual-Range), 1900 (Case-o-Matic)
Bore/Stroke:4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Displacement:267 ci (4.4 L)
Firing order:1-3-4-2
Manufacturer:J.I. Case
Oil capacity:9 qts (8.5 L)
Starter volts:12
Coolant capacity:30 qts (28.4 L)
Compression ratio:15.2:1
Capacity
Fuel:31 gal (117.3 L)
Hydraulic system:17 gal (64.3 L)
Variants
730:standard-front diesel
731:row-crop diesel
732:Western Special diesel
733:high-clearance diesel
734:orchard diesel
740:standard-front gas
741:row-crop gas
742:Western Special gas
743:high-clearance gas
744:orchard gas
Dimensions
Width:88 inches (223 cm)
Height:84 inches (213 cm)
Length:156 inches (396 cm)
Weight:7,000 lbs (3175 kg)
Wheelbase:102 inches (259 cm)
Ground clearance:15 inches (38 cm)
Electrical
Ground:negative
Batteries:2
Battery CCA:70
Battery volts:6
Charging amps:20
Charging system:generator
Hydraulics
Type:open center
Valves:4
Capacity:17 gal (64.3 L)
Pump flow:15.5 gpm (58.7 lpm)
Mechanical
Drive:Two-wheel drive
Steering:manual, power optional
Operator station:Open
Production
Type:Standard-tread tractor
Series:730 Series
Built in:Racine, Wisconsin, USA
Years made:1960 - 1969
Description:The Case 730 often refers to an entire series of tractors, with a number of engine and chassis options. The specific model 730 was the standard-tread diesel version of the Case 730 series.