J.I. Case 310C
The J.I. Case 310C is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 148 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Gasoline (gross): 42 hp / 31.3 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 5300 to 6145 pounds.
Engine Power
Gasoline (gross): 42 hp / 31.3 kW
Drive & Traction
crawler
Fuel & Capacities
Gasoline
Transmission
3 forward and 1 reverse
Operating Weight
6145 lbs
2787 kg
Overview
 | 1958 - 1960
Agricultural Crawler tractor |
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Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Agricultural Crawler tractor | |
J.I. Case 310C Engine | |
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J.I. Case 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline | |
Engine details ...  |
J.I. Case 310C Transmission | |
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3-speed gear | |
Transmission details ...  |
J.I. Case 310C Power | |
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Engine (gross) | 42 hp
31.3 kW |
Drawbar (claimed) | 30 hp
22.4 kW |
Belt (claimed) | 36 hp
26.8 kW |
Plows | 3 |
Drawbar (tested) | 26.75 hp
19.9 kW |
PTO (tested) | 33.32 hp
24.8 kW |
Performance test details ...  | |
Mechanical | |
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Drive | crawler |
Contracting band brakes | |
Open operator station. | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | open center |
Pump flow | 15 gpm
56.8 lpm |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO Type | 540 (1.375) |
Engine RPM | 540@1727 |
Dimensions & Tracks | |
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Wheelbase | 54 inches
137 cm |
Weight | 5300 to 6145 pounds |
10-inch tracks | |
Full dimensions and tracks ...  | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 8.5 inches
21 cm |
Width | 6.5 inches
16 cm |
RPM | 1193 |
Speed | 2650 ft/min
807.72 meters/min |
References | |
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310 Agricultural Crawler published in 1957, by J.I. Case | |
Case Tool Bar Dozer published in 1958, by J.I. Case | |
J.I. Case presents published in 1957 |
Engine
Engine Detail — 148 ci / 2.4 L Gasoline
Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled |
Displacement | 148 ci
2.4 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.375x4.125 inches
86 x 105 mm |
Power (gross) | 42 hp
31.3 kW |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 7:1 |
Rated RPM | 1850 |
Starter | electric |
Starter volts | 6 |
Transmission
Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear
Type | gear |
Gears | 3 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | dry disc |
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Dimensions
J.I. Case 310C Tracks | |
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Width | 10 inches
25 cm |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 54 inches
137 cm |
Length | 110 inches
279 cm |
Width | 58 inches
147 cm |
Shipping weight | 5300 lbs
2404 kg |
Operating weight | 6145 lbs
2787 kg |
Gauge | 48 inches
121 cm |
Tests
Nebraska Tractor Test 709 | |
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Gasoline 3-speed crawler
July 14 - 31, 1959
Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 709 file | |
PTO performance | |
Power at rated engine speed | 33.32 hp
24.8 kW |
Fuel use | 2.9 gal/hour
11.0 l/hour |
Power at rated PTO speed | 31.43 hp
23.4 kW |
Fuel use | 2.7 gal/hour
10.2 l/hour |
Drawbar performance | |
Max power | 26.75 hp
19.9 kW |
Fuel use | 3.2 gal/hour
12.1 l/hour |
Gear 2 used for power test. | |
Max pull | 5815 lbs
2637 kg |
Gear 1 used for pull test. | |
Recommended Implements & Sizing Guide
Engineering recommendations for J I Case J.I. Case 310C based on its 42 HP power envelope and ASAE agricultural standards.
| Implement & Operation | Recommended Size | Workload Rating | Engineering Notes |
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Moldboard PlowPrimary Tillage | 2 to 3 Bottom (14-16")2 - 3 铧 (35-40 cm) | Medium Duty | Standard utility farm tillage. |
Rotary Cutter / MowerMowing & Clearing | 6 ft (72 in)1.8 m | Medium Duty | Medium pasture clearing; rear slip-clutch recommended. |
Rotary TillerSeedbed Prep | 66 to 72 in165 - 180 cm | Medium Duty | Standard utility tiller; slip clutch protection required. |
Disc HarrowSecondary Tillage | 7 to 8 ft Tandem Disc2.1 - 2.4 m 对开双排耙 | Medium Duty | Field leveling and clod breaking behind plows. |
Hay BalerHay & Forage | Small Square Baler (14x18")小方捆打捆机 (36x46 cm) | Medium Duty | Classic 2-string baler for horse and small livestock hay. |
Sizing & Soil Condition NoteActual implement sizing varies depending on local soil conditions (heavy clay vs sandy loam), field slope, and operating speed. Heavy tillage implements may require front ballast weights and wheel weights.
Fluids, Capacities & Working Autonomy
Standard fluid requirements, service intervals, and continuous runtime estimates for J I Case J.I. Case 310C.
Estimated Continuous Field Runtime: 1.5 hrs
Approximately 1.5 hours of continuous field operation at ~75% rated power on a full tank (3.2 gal / 12.1 L).
Estimated 75% Load Fuel Burn~2.2 gal/hr (8.3 L/hr)
Engine Crankcase Oil
SAE 15W-40 (Heavy Duty Diesel)
Standard Spec: API CK-4 / CJ-4 Heavy Duty
Service Interval: 150 – 250 Hours
Transmission & Hydraulic System
UTTO (Universal Tractor Transmission Oil)
Standard Spec: ISO VG 46 / 68 (Wet Brake & Trans Compatible)
Service Interval: 600 – 1000 Hours
Engine Cooling System
50/50 Ethylene Glycol Pre-mix
Standard Spec: ASTM D6210 / Heavy-Duty OAT Antifreeze
Service Interval: 2 Years / 1500 Hours
J I Case J.I. Case 310C Specification Unit Converter
Convert power, fluid capacities, and operating weights between metric and imperial standards for J I Case J.I. Case 310C.
Converted Equivalents:
Horsepower (HP)42 hp
Kilowatts (kW)31.3 kW
Metric Horsepower (PS / CV)42.6 PS
Direct Competitor Comparison
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