- 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 531 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 39.8 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
39.8 hp
29.7 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 531”, 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
- 4,116 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 9.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4–21.7 mph
J.I. Case 531 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 531 was built from 1960 to 1969.
The J.I. Case 531 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 29.7 kW (39.8 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 531 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 531 weighs 1,867 kg (4,116 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 531 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 531 delivers 35.2 L/min (9.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 531”
How does the 531 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 35.2 L/min is high for its class — 61% above the median of 21.8 L/min across the 136 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Limitation:
Four forward gears is low for its class — 33% below the median of 6 across the 176 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 177 comparable records. How we work this out
How much horsepower does a 531 have?
The only figure for the 531 is 39.8 hp (29.7 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 531”
How much will a 531 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 531 are below.
| Pump flow | 9.3 gpm · 35.2 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,772 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 531”
What transmission does a 531 have?
Transmission specifications for the 531 are below.
| Steering | Mechanical worm gear steering with hydraulic power steering assistance |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 12.4–21.7 mph · 20–35 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 531”
How much does a 531 weigh?
A 531 weighs 4,116 lb (1,867 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 4,116 lb · 1,867 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 86.3 in · 2,191 mmGP: 2,070 |
| Length | 130.0 in · 3,302 mm |
| Width | 79.6 in · 2,022 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in · 1,549 mmGP: 1,448 |
| Ground clearance | 21.0 in · 533 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 531”
What oil does a 531 take, and how much?
A 531 engine takes 4.4 qt (4.2 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 4.4 qt · 4.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 531” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 44.0 qt · 41.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 531” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 16.5 qt · 15.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 531” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 531?
Within 10% of its 36.5 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 310-B36.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1958–1959Side by side with the 531 →
- J.I. Case 311-B36.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1958–1959Side by side with the 531 →
- Eicher 3253 Königstiger 7436 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1978Side by side with the 531 →
- UTB 445 DTC36.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1981Side by side with the 531 →
- UTB U 44536.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1981Side by side with the 531 →
- International Harvester D-43636.4 hp PTO, claimed · 1959–1962Side by side with the 531 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 531
Is a 531 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 531 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 531 have?
A 531 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 531”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 531 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115282 · revision 989836. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document