- 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 541 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 541”, 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
- 3,904 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 9.3 gpm
- Top speed
- 12.4–21.7 mph
J.I. Case 541 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 541 was built from 1960 to 1969.
The J.I. Case 541 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 541 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 541 weighs 1,771 kg (3,904 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 541 has an independent rear PTO running at 540 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 541 delivers 35.2 L/min (9.3 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 541”
How does the 541 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 541 have?
The only figure for the 541 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 541”
How much will a 541 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 541 are below.
| Pump flow | 9.3 gpm · 35.2 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540 rpm @ 1,773 engine rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 541”
What transmission does a 541 have?
Transmission specifications for the 541 are below.
| Clutch | Pedal operated dry single plate clutch |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 12.4–21.7 mph · 20–35 km/hthe article lists alternatives |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 541”
How much does a 541 weigh?
A 541 weighs 3,904 lb (1,771 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 3,904 lb · 1,771 kg |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 85.0 in · 2,159 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 541”
What oil does a 541 take, and how much?
A 541 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 541” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 44.0 qt · 41.6 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 541” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 13.9 qt · 13.2 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 541” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 541?
Within 10% of its 38.3 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 54038.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1960–1969Side by side with the 541 →
- David Brown 88538.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1976Side by side with the 541 →
- SOMECA DA-50L38 hp PTO, claimed · 1955–1957Side by side with the 541 →
- BOLINDER-MUNKTELL BM-5538.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1953–1959Side by side with the 541 →
- Volvo T-5538.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1953–1959Side by side with the 541 →
- OLIVER 126538.5 hp PTO, claimed · 1971–1975Side by side with the 541 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 541
Is a 541 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 541 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 541 have?
A 541 has a independent 540 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 541”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 541 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115283 · revision 989849. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document