J.I. Case 310E

The J.I. Case 310E is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 148 ci 2.4 L engine. The listed engine power is Diesel (listed): 40 hp / 29.8 kW; Gasoline (listed): 42 hp / 31.3 kW. Transmission: 3 forward and 1 reverse. Drive type: crawler. Operating weight: 5076 to 7545 pounds.

Overview

	1961 - 1962 Agricultural Crawler tractor

Production
Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Agricultural Crawler tractor

Variants
310E CL	crawler loader

J.I. Case 310E Transmission
3-speed gear
Transmission details ...

J.I. Case 310E Power
Engine	42 hp 31.3 kW
Drawbar (claimed)	30 hp 22.4 kW
Belt (claimed)	36 hp 26.8 kW
Plows	3
Drawbar (tested)	29.56 hp 22.0 kW
PTO (tested)	36.89 hp 27.5 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Drive	crawler
Contracting band brakes
Open operator station.

Capacity
Fuel	17 gal 64.3 L
Hydraulic system	9 gal 34.1 L

Hydraulics
Type	open center
Capacity	9 gal 34.1 L
Pressure	1500 psi 103.4 bar
Pump flow	15 gpm 56.8 lpm

Tractor hitch
Rear Type	I OptOptional
Rear lift	700 lbs 317 kg

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO Type	540 (1.375)
Engine RPM	540@1727

Dimensions & Tracks
Wheelbase	57 inches 144 cm
Weight	5076 to 7545 pounds
14-inch tracks
Full dimensions and tracks ...

Belt Pulley
Diameter	8.5 inches 21 cm
Width	6.5 inches 16 cm
RPM	1160
Speed	2581 ft/min 786.69 meters/min

References
Model 310 Crawler Tractor and Equipment published in 1961, by J.I. Case
310E Tractor Bulldozer published in 1961, by J.I. Case
310E Agricultural Crawler published in 1960, by J.I. Case
Model 310E Crawler published in 1961, by J.I. Case

Engine

Engine options
J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl diesel
J.I. Case 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline

Engine Detail — 188.4 ci / 3.1 L Diesel

Manufacturer	J.I. Case G-188D
Fuel Type	Diesel
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	188.4 ci 3.1 L
Bore/Stroke	3.8125x4.125 inches 97 x 105 mm
Power	40 hp 29.8 kW
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	17.5:1
Rated RPM	1850
Torque	128 lb-ft 173.6 Nm
Torque RPM	1350
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	13 qts 12.3 L

J.I. Case 310E Engine

Engine Detail — 148 ci / 2.4 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	J.I. Case G-148B
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	42 hp 31.3 kW
Fuel system	updraft carburetor
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	7.25:1
Rated RPM	1850
Torque	128 lb-ft 173.6 Nm
Torque RPM	1200
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	12 qts 11.4 L

J.I. Case 310E Engine

Transmission

Transmission — 3 forward and 1 reverse gear

Type	gear
Gears	3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch	279.4mm dry disc

Dimensions

J.I. Case 310E Tracks
Width	14 inches 35 cm

Dimensions
Wheelbase	57 inches 144 cm
Length	101 inches 256 cm
Width	62 inches*Minimum width with 14-inch shoes and 48-inch gauge. 157 cm
Height (exhaust)	69 inches 175 cm
Ground clearance	15 inches 38 cm
Gauge	48 inches 121 cm
Gauge	60 inches 152 cm
Gauge	72 inches 182 cm

J.I. Case 310E Weight
Gas Shipping	5076 lbs 2302 kg
Diesel Shipping	5151 lbs 2336 kg
Operating	7545 lbs 3422 kg

Tests

Nebraska Tractor Test 805
Diesel 3-speed crawler July 25 - August 16, 1961 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 805 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	36.89 hp 27.5 kW
Fuel use	2.5 gal/hour 9.5 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	34.96 hp 26.1 kW
Fuel use	2.3 gal/hour 8.7 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	29.56 hp 22.0 kW
Fuel use	2.4 gal/hour 9.1 l/hour
Gear 2 used for power test.
Max pull	7061 lbs 3202 kg
Gear 1 used for pull test.