4 material differences · fewer than 12
Tractor oneJ.I. Case 5401960–1969No measured PTO figureTractor twoJ.I. Case 5411960–1969No measured PTO figure
Which should you choose?
Read our verdict on the 540 and the 541 → It is generated from the rows below by a fixed, versioned rule set, and names the figure behind every call.
Field by field
4 material differences · 9 fields identical or within 5%, which is not counted as material
| Field | 540 | 541 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power, claimed claimed | 39.8 hp | 39.8 hp | — |
| Transmission | |||
| Top speed declared | 12.4–21.7 mph · 20–35 km/h | 12.4–21.7 mph · 20–35 km/h | — |
| Clutch declared | Pedal operated dry CASE single plate clutch type 10 inch | Pedal operated dry single plate clutch | differs |
| Hydraulics & hitch | |||
| Pump flow declared | 9.3 gpm · 35.2 L/min | 9.3 gpm · 35.2 L/min | — |
| Rear PTO speeds declared | 540 rpm | 540 rpm | — |
| Weight & dimensions | |||
| Unladen weight declared | 3,999 lb · 1,814 kg | 3,904 lb · 1,771 kg | — |
| Wheelbase declared | 81.5 in · 2,070 mm | 85.0 in · 2,159 mm | — |
| Length declared | 130.0 in · 3,302 mm | 130.0 in · 3,302 mm | — |
| Width declared | 63.3 in · 1,607 mm | 79.6 in · 2,022 mm | +26% 541 |
| Height, over the bonnet declared | 53.0 in · 1,346 mm | 61.0 in · 1,549 mm | +15% 541 |
| Ground clearance declared | 18.5 in · 470 mm | 21.0 in · 533 mm | +13% 541 |
| Turning radius, braked declared | 7.9 ft · 2.41 m | 7.9 ft · 2.41 m | — |
| Fuel tank declared | 69.2 qt · 65.5 L | 69.2 qt · 65.5 L | — |
J.I. Case 540 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 540”
J.I. Case 541 sources
Source
- Source: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 541”