IMT 540 vs J.I. Case 430
9 material differences · fewer than 12
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 540 and the 430 → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
9 material differences · 4 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 540 | 430 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 39.4 hp | 35.0 hp | +13% 540 |
| Engine declared | IMT-PERKINS M-33/T | CASE G-188 D | differs |
| Displacement declared | 2.50 L | 3.09 L | +23% 430 |
| Maximum torque declared | 115 lb·ft · 156 N·m | — | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 14.9 mph · 24 km/h | 12.4–21.7 mph · 20–35 km/h | differs |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry two-stage FRAD double clutch | — | — |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 3.8 gpm · 14.3 L/min | 8.5 gpm · 32.2 L/min | +125% 430 |
| Three-point lift at ends declared | 3,097 lb · 1,405 kg | — | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,946 lb · 1,790 kg | 3,124 lb · 1,417 kg | +26% 540 |
| Wheelbase declared | 76.8 in · 1,950 mm | 75.2 in · 1,911 mm | — |
| Length declared | 129.9 in · 3,300 mm | 130.2 in · 3,307 mm | — |
| Width declared | 70.9 in · 1,800 mm | 61.4 in · 1,559 mm | +15% 540 |
| Height declared | 63.8 in · 1,620 mm | 50.5 in · 1,283 mm | +26% 540 |
| Ground clearance declared | 13.4 in · 340 mm | 13.8 in · 350 mm | — |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 10.7 ft · 3.27 m | 7.9 ft · 2.41 m | +36% 540 |
| Fuel tank declared | 52.8 qt · 50.0 L | 40.8 qt · 38.6 L | +30% 540 |
IMT 540 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “IMT 540”
J.I. Case 430 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 430”
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 431”