J.I. Case 741

The J.I. Case 741 is a tractor produced by J I Case. It is equipped with a 251 ci 4.1 L engine. The rated power output is 57.92 hp 43.2 kW. Transmission: Dual-Range. Operating weight: 7,000 lbs 3175 kg.

Overview

	1960 - 1969 730 SeriesRow-Crop tractor
1960 - 1969
730 Series
Row-Crop tractor

Production
Manufacturer	J.I. Case
Row-Crop tractor
Original price	$6,100 (1969)
The 741 was the spark-ignition version of the Case 730 series row-crop tractor. The 741 was available with gasoline or LP-gas engines, and tricycle or adjustible wide-front end.

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

J.I. Case 741 Power
Plows	5
Drawbar (tested)	52.51 hp 39.2 kW
PTO (tested)	57.92 hp 43.2 kW
Performance test details ...

Mechanical
Two-wheel drive
Steering	manual
	power optional
Differential disc brakes
Open operator station.

Hydraulics
Type	open center

Tractor hitch
Type	Case Eagle Hitch

Power Take-off (PTO)
Rear PTO	independent
Rear PTO Type	540
	1000

Dimensions & Tires
Wheelbase	92.25 inches 234 cm
Weight	7,000 lbs 3175 kg
Front tire	6.00-16
Rear tire	15.5-38
Full dimensions and tires ...

Electrical
Charging system	generator

References
295 / 391 / 392 Loaders published in 1966, 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 options
J.I. Case 4.1L 4-cyl gasoline
J.I. Case 4.1L 4-cyl LP gas

Engine Detail — 251 ci / 4.1 L Gasoline

Manufacturer	J.I. Case Powrdyne
Fuel Type	Gasoline
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	251 ci 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke	4.00x5.00 inches 102 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	6.88:1
Rated RPM	1700 (Dual-Range)
	1900 (Case-o-Matic)
Starter volts	12

Engine Detail — 251 ci / 4.1 L LP Gas

Manufacturer	J.I. Case Powrdyne
Fuel Type	LP gas
Configuration	4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Displacement	251 ci 4.1 L
Bore/Stroke	4.00x5.00 inches 102 x 127 mm
Air cleaner	oil bath
Compression	8.2:1
Rated RPM	1700 (Dual-Range)
	1900 (Case-o-Matic)
Starter volts	12

Transmission

Transmission options
8-speed torque converter
8-speed

Transmission — Case-o-Matic

Transmission	Case-o-Matic
Type	torque converter
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse

Transmission — Dual-Range

Transmission	Dual-Range
Gears	8 forward and 2 reverse
Clutch	mechanical dry disc

Dimensions

J.I. Case 741 Tires
Ag front	6.00-16
Ag rear	15.5-38

Dimensions
Wheelbase	92.25 inches 234 cm
Length	143.4 inches 364 cm
Width	85.25 inches 216 cm
Height (hood)	65.9 inches 167 cm
Operating weight	7,000 lbs 3175 kg
Ballasted weight	9,485 lbs 4302 kg
Ground clearance	20 inches 50 cm

Tests

Tractor Tests
NTTL 778: gasoline Case-o-Matic 2WD
NTTL 779: gasoline Dual-Range 2WD
NTTL 781: LP gas Case-o-Matic 2WD
NTTL 782: LP gas Dual-Range 2WD

Nebraska Tractor Test 778
Gasoline Case-o-Matic 2WD November 2 - 12, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 778 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	57.88 hp 43.2 kW
Fuel use	5.1 gal/hour 19.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	55.22 hp 41.2 kW
Fuel use	4.7 gal/hour 17.8 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	50.58 hp 37.7 kW
Fuel use	5.2 gal/hour 19.7 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	7512 lbs 3407 kg
Gear 2-Direct used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 779
Gasoline Dual-Range 2WD November 3 - 12, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 779 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	57.79 hp 43.1 kW
Fuel use	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	51.45 hp 38.4 kW
Fuel use	4.9 gal/hour 18.5 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	7619 lbs 3455 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 781
LP gas Case-o-Matic 2WD November 4 - 19, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 781 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	57.19 hp 42.6 kW
Fuel use	7.2 gal/hour 27.3 l/hour
Power at rated PTO speed	54.94 hp 41.0 kW
Fuel use	6.5 gal/hour 24.6 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	51.98 hp 38.8 kW
Fuel use	7.0 gal/hour 26.5 l/hour
Gear 3 used for power test.
Max pull	7626 lbs 3459 kg
Gear 2 used for pull test.

Nebraska Tractor Test 782
LP gas Dual-Range 2WD November 7 - 19, 1960 Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 782 file
PTO performance
Power at rated engine speed	57.92 hp 43.2 kW
Fuel use	6.2 gal/hour 23.5 l/hour
Drawbar performance
Max power	52.51 hp 39.2 kW
Fuel use	6.4 gal/hour 24.2 l/hour
Gear 4 used for power test.
Max pull	7666 lbs 3477 kg
Gear 4 used for pull test.