- Rigid chassis
- WhichTractor size: Standard-size
- No lab test on file
- 1960–1969
It sits on the utility/standard-size boundary, so either size is a fair description. 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 741 specs: hp, weight, years
The manufacturer claimed 57.9 horsepower. No laboratory has tested one, so there is no measured figure at the shaft.
Engine power, claimed · gross or net not stated
57.9 hp
43.2 kW as stated by the source
No lab test on file
Claimed · standard not stated by the source
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 741”, 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
- 6,916 lb
- Hyd. flow
- 15.6 gpm
- Top speed
- 18.6 mph
J.I. Case 741 specs: key facts
The J.I. Case 741 was built from 1960 to 1969.
The J.I. Case 741 has a claimed engine power (gross or net not stated) of 43.2 kW (57.9 hp); it has no measured PTO figure.
The J.I. Case 741 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
The J.I. Case 741 weighs 3,137 kg (6,916 lb) unladen.
The J.I. Case 741 has an independent rear PTO running at 540/1000 rpm.
The hydraulic pump of the J.I. Case 741 delivers 59.0 L/min (15.6 gpm).
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 741”
How does the 741 compare with its class?
- Strength:
A hydraulic pump flow of 59 L/min is high for its class — 80% above the median of 32.8 L/min across the 269 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
- Worth knowing:
An unladen mass of 3,137 kg is high for its class — 22% above the median of 2,575 kg across the 324 machines within 10% of its power that hold this figure.
Derived by WhichTractor from 324 comparable records. How we work this out

How much horsepower does a 741 have?
The only figure for the 741 is 57.9 hp (43.2 kW) of claimed engine power, gross or net not stated, no test standard stated — not power at the shaft.
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 741”
How much will a 741 lift, and what is its hydraulic flow?
Hydraulic and PTO specifications for the 741 are below.
| Pump flow | 15.6 gpm · 59.0 L/min |
|---|---|
| Hitch category | Category 1 |
| Rear PTO | Independent, engine-driven, 540/1000 rpm |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 741”
What transmission does a 741 have?
Transmission specifications for the 741 are below.
| Steering | Mechanical steering with ball head suspension incl. hydraulic power assistance |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 18.6 mph · 30 km/h |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 741”
How much does a 741 weigh?
A 741 weighs 6,916 lb (3,137 kg) unladen.
| Unladen weight | 6,916 lb · 3,137 kgLPG: 3,196 |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 101.7 in · 2,584 mm |
| Length | 143.4 in · 3,642 mm |
| Width | 85.2 in · 2,165 mm |
| Height | 65.9 in · 1,674 mm |
| Ground clearance | 20.0 in · 508 mm |
| Rear track | 52.0–88.0 in · 1,321–2,235 mm |
| Turning radius, braked | 11.9 ft · 3.63 m |
Source · Traktorenlexikon, “Case 741”
What oil does a 741 take, and how much?
A 741 engine takes 7.3 qt (6.9 L). Single source, not independently verified — always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine.
| System | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Engine oil | 7.3 qt · 6.9 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 741” · single source, not independently verified |
| Transmission | 67.6 qt · 64.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 741” · single source, not independently verified |
| Cooling system | 29.6 qt · 28.0 LSource: Traktorenlexikon, “Case 741” · single source, not independently verified |
Always confirm against the operator’s manual for your machine before service.
Which tractors compare with a 741?
Within 10% of its 57.1 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.
- Fahr D 60L57 hp PTO, claimed · 1952–1955Side by side with the 741 →
- SOMECA 640 (TD)57.2 hp PTO, claimed · 1973–1982Side by side with the 741 →
- John Deere 2120 (A)57.0 hp PTO, claimed · 1968–1972Side by side with the 741 →
- International Harvester 74457.3 hp PTO, claimed · 1974–1980Side by side with the 741 →
- Massey Ferguson 275 (A)56.9 hp PTO, claimed · 1975–1983Side by side with the 741 →
- Eicher Mammut 3422A56.7 hp PTO, claimed · 1970–1973Side by side with the 741 →
Common questions about the J.I. Case 741
Is a 741 two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive?
The J.I. Case 741 is two-wheel drive (2WD).
What PTO does a 741 have?
A 741 has a independent 540/1000 rpm rear PTO.
Sources and how this page was built
Compiled from Traktorenlexikon, “Case 741”.
Sources
Facts taken from these documents, units converted. Numbers beside a figure refer to this list. Licences and attribution
- Traktorenlexikon: Case 741 — CC BY-SA 4.0, WIKIBOOKS-TL-115317 · revision 989852. Wikibooks contributors (Traktorenlexikon). Original document