- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Utility
- No lab test on file
- 1960–1969
WhichTractor size, not the maker’s category
Derived by WhichTractor from a sourced three-point linkage. How we decide what a machine is
J.I. Case 431 specs: hp, weight, years
CASE G-188 D four-cylinder diesel. The manufacturer claimed 35.0 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
35.0 hp
26.1 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 431”, claimed
This is the maker’s own figure, measured at the engine. Power at the PTO is lower — by how much, for this machine, nobody has measured.
- Weight
- 3,838 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 8.5 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4–21.7 mph
J.I. Case 431 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 431 was built from 1960 to 1969.
The J.I. Case 431 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 26.1 kW (35.0 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 431 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 431 has a CASE G-188 D engine, a 4-cylinder 3.09 L diesel unit.
The J.I. Case 431 weighs 1,741 kg (3,838 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 431 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 431 delivers 32.2 L/min (8.5 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 431”
How does the 431 compare with its class?
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 6 across the 174 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 174 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 431 have?
The only figure for the 431 is 35.0 hp (26.1 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 431”
What engine is in a 431?
A 431 has a CASE G-188 D, a 4-cylinder 3.09 L diesel engine.
| Make & model | CASE G-188 D |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4, liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 188.4 ci · 3.09 L |
| Electrical system | 12 V |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 431”
How much will a 431 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 431 are below.
| Pump flow | 8.5 gpm · 32.2 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 431”
What transmission does a 431 have?
Transmission specifications for the 431 are below.
| Steering | Mechanical worm gear steering with hydraulic power steering aid |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 12.4–21.7 mph · 20–35 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 431”
How much does a 431 weigh?
A 431 weighs 3,838 lb (1,741 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,838 lb · 1,741 kgGP: 1,796 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 85.0 in · 2,159 mmGP: 2,019 |
| Length | 130.1 in · 3,305 mmGP: 3,235 |
| Width | 79.6 in · 2,022 mm |
| Height | 57.0 in · 1,448 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.1 in · 510 mm |
| Rear track | 48.0–88.0 in · 1,219–2,235 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 7.9 ft · 2.41 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 431”
What oil does a 431 take, and how much?
A 431 engine takes 5.0 qt (4.7 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 5.0 qt · 4.7 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 431” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 44.0 qt · 41.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 431” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 13.5 qt · 12.8 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 431” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 431?
Within 10% of its 33.5 hp at the PTO as the maker claimed it, with no laboratory test on file, the same type, and first built within 15 years of it.
- J.I. Case 43033.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1969Side by side with the 431 →
- Renault Super 5-D (A)33.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1965–1967Side by side with the 431 →
- Massey-Harris-Ferguson FE 35 Spezial33.8 hp PTO, claimed · 1956–1960Side by side with the 431 →
- J.I. Case 47033.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1969–1973Side by side with the 431 →
- Nuffield PM-433.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1951–1957Side by side with the 431 →
- IMT 54033.1 hp PTO, claimed · 1975–1986Side by side with the 431 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 431
Is a 431 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 431 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 431 have?
A 431 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 431”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 431 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115278 · revision 989834. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document