J.I. Case 430
The J.I. Case 430 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 188.4 ci 3.1 L engine. Transmission: Dual-Range Shuttle. Operating weight: 3125 lbs 1417 kg.
Fuel & Capacities
13 gal
49.2 L
Transmission
Dual-Range Shuttle
Operating Weight
3125 lbs
1417 kg
J I Case J.I. Case 430 Serial Number & Year Decoder
Find the exact manufacture year of your tractor by checking your chassis serial number below.
Where to Find the Serial NumberThe serial number plate is commonly located on the front frame, tractor transmission housing (right side), or instrument panel badge.
Overview
![]() | 1960 - 1969
430 SeriesUtility tractor |
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1960 - 1969 | |
430 Series | |
Utility tractor | |
Production | |
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Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Utility tractor | |
Factories | Rock Island, Illinois, USA |
Racine, Wisconsin, USA | |
Original price was $4,400 in 1969 | |
Variants | |
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430 | standard-front diesel |
431 | row-crop diesel |
440 | standard-front gas |
441 | row-crop gas |
445 | industrial |
J.I. Case 430 Engine | |
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J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl diesel | |
Fuel tank | 13 gal
49.2 L |
Engine details ... | |
J.I. Case 430 Power | |
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PTO (claimed) | 34 hp
25.4 kW |
Plows | 3 |
Mechanical | |
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Two-wheel drive | |
Steering | manual |
power *Power steering from 1965 and later. | |
Mechanical band/disc brakes | |
Open operator station | |
Hydraulics | |
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Type | Dual-Control |
Valves | 1 |
Pump flow | 8.5 gpm
32.2 lpm |
Tractor hitch | |
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Rear Type | I |
Control | Draft-o-Matic draft control |
Type | Case Eagle Hitch |
Power Take-off (PTO) | |
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Rear PTO | live |
independent *Independent PTO optional beginning in 1966. | |
Rear PTO Type | 540 |
540/1000 | |
Dimensions & Tires | |
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Wheelbase | 75.25 inches
191 cm |
Weight | 3125 lbs
1417 kg |
Front tire | 6.00x16 |
Rear tire | 11x24 |
Full dimensions and tires ... | |
Belt Pulley | |
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Diameter | 10.25 inches
26 cm |
Width | 6 inches
15 cm |
RPM | 1190 |
References | |
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295 / 391 / 392 Loaders published in 1966, by J.I. Case | |
430 Series published in 1960, by J.I. Case | |
430 published in 1963, by J.I. Case | |
1960 Progress Parade of Case Farm Equipment published by J.I. Case | |
A Complete New Line of Case Plus-Powered Tractors published in 1960, by J.I. Case | |
1965 Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case | |
Buyers Guide for '67 published in 1967, by J.I. Case |
Engine
Engine Detail — 188.4 ci / 3.1 L Diesel
Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Configuration | 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled overhead valve |
Displacement | 188.4 ci
3.1 L |
Bore/Stroke | 3.8125x4.125 inches
97 x 105 mm |
Air cleaner | oil bath |
Compression | 17.5:1 |
Rated RPM | 1750 |
Starter volts | 12 |
Oil capacity | 5 qts
4.7 L |
Coolant capacity | 13.5 qts
12.8 L |
Transmission
Transmission options | |
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4-speed unsynchronized gear | |
12-speed unsynchronized gear | |
8-speed mechanical shuttle |
Transmission — 4 forward and 1 reverse unsynchronized gear
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 4 forward and 1 reverse |
Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
With 10-28 rear tires. | |
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Transmission — Tripl-Range
Transmission | Tripl-Range |
Type | unsynchronized gear |
Gears | 12 forward and 3 reverse |
Clutch | 254mm dry disc |
Tripl-Range adds three ranges (low, direct, and high) to the basic four-speed transmission. | |
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Transmission — Dual-Range Shuttle
Transmission | Dual-Range Shuttle |
Type | mechanical shuttle |
Gears | 8 forward and reverse |
Clutch | 279.4mm dry disc |
Four gears in two ranges with mechanical shuttle. | |
Dimensions
J.I. Case 430 Tires | |
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Ag front | 6.00x16 |
7.50x16 | |
Ag rear | 11x24 |
13x24 | |
Dimensions | |
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Wheelbase | 75.25 inches
191 cm |
Length | 130.2 inches
330 cm |
Width | 61.375 inches
155 cm |
Height (hood) | 50.5 inches
128 cm |
Shipping weight | 3125 lbs
1417 kg |
Front tread | 47.5 inches
120 cm |
Rear tread | 48 to 76 inches
121 to 193 cm |
Rear tread | 58/66 inches
147/167 cm |
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