J.I. Case 1031
The J.I. Case 1031 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 451 ci 7.4 L engine. The listed engine power is 101.79 hp 75.9 kW. Transmission: Case-o-matic. Operating weight: 9335 lbs 4234 kg.
Overview
![]() | 1966 - 1969
1030 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1030 Series
Row-Crop tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Row-Crop tractor | |
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Total built | 13,763 (all types) |
Original price was $10,300 in 1969 | |
The Case 1030 series was composed of the model 1031 General-Purpose and the 1032 Western Special. There was, technically, no model code 1030, although all tractors carried a 1030 decal on the hood. The model code was stamped onto the serial number plate. | |
Variants | |
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1031 | 1030 General-Purpose |
1032 | 1030 Western Special |
J.I. Case 1031 Engine | |
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J.I. Case 7.4L 6-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 48 gal
181.7 L |
Engine details ... | |
J.I. Case 1031 Transmission | |
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8-speed | |
Transmission details ... |
J.I. Case 1031 Power | |
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Plows | 7 |
Drawbar (tested) | 88.34 hp
65.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 101.79 hp
75.9 kW |
Performance test details ... | |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | power |
Disc brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Valves | 2 |
Pump flow | 12 gpm
45.4 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | 2 |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | independent |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
1000 | |
Engine RPM | 1000@1700 |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 109 inches
276 cm |
Weight | 9335 lbs
4234 kg |
Front tire | 7.50x16 |
Rear tire | 15.5x38 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
References | |
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1030 7-plow General Purpose and Special Models published by J.I. Case | |
Buyers Guide for '67 published in 1967, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Engine Detail — 451 ci / 7.4 L Diesel
Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 451 ci
7.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 4.375x5.00 inches
111 x 127 mm |
Air cleaner | dry |
Compression | 15:1 |
Rated RPM | 2000 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 14 qts
13.2 L |
Coolant capacity | 40 qts
37.9 L |
Transmission
Transmission — Case-o-matic
Transmission | Case-o-matic |
Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high). Transmission problems led to the introduction of a transmission oil cooler in 1967. | |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 1031 Tires | |
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Ag front | 7.50x16 |
Ag rear | 15.5x38 |
Ag front | 9.00x16 |
10.00x16 | |
7.50x18 | |
Ag rear | 23.1x30 |
18.4x34 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 109 inches
276 cm |
Length | 165 inches
419 cm |
Width | 88 inches
223 cm |
Height (steering wheel) | 87 inches
220 cm |
Height (hood) | 72 inches
182 cm |
Operating weight | 9335 lbs
4234 kg |
Ballasted weight | 16220 lbs
7357 kg |
Ground clearance | 16 inches
40 cm |
Front tread | 56 to 81 inches
142 to 205 cm |
Rear tread | 76 to 92 inches
193 to 233 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 952 | |
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Diesel 8-speed 2WD
November 2 - 5, 1966
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 952 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 101.79 hp
75.9 kW |
Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour
29.1 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 93.15 hp
69.5 kW |
Fuel use | 6.8 gal/hour
25.7 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 88.34 hp
65.9 kW |
Fuel use | 7.6 gal/hour
28.8 l/hour |
Gear 4 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 12,056 lbs
5468 kg |
Gear 2 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 1031 based on its 101.79 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 4 to 5 Bottom (16-18")4 - 5 铧 (40-45 cm) | Heavy Duty | Heavy primary tillage; semi-mounted hitch recommended. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 10 to 12 ft Flex-Wing3.0 - 3.6 m 折叠双翼 | Heavy Duty | Wide swath pasture and crop residue shredding. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 90 to 120 in Heavy Duty230 - 300 cm 重型旋耕机 | Commercial / Field Scale | Deep intensive seedbed preparation for commercial row crops. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 10 to 14 ft Tandem / Offset3.0 - 4.2 m 重型交错耙 | Heavy Duty | Aggressive residue cutting in corn/cotton stubble. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | 5x6 Round Baler or 3x3 Mid Square1.5x1.8 m 大圆捆或中型方捆机 | Heavy Duty | High density baling; requires minimum 85 PTO HP. |
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 1031.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 9.1 hrs
Approximately 9.1 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (48 gal / 181.7 L).
Engine Crankcase Oil
Transmission & Hydraulic System
Engine Cooling System
J I Case J.I. Case 1031 Specification Unit Converter
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