Overview
The J.I. Case 1031 is a versatile 7-plow farm tractor produced between 1966 and 1969 featuring a powerful 7.4L 6-cylinder diesel engine. Tested at 101.79 PTO horsepower and weighing over 16,000 lbs when ballasted, this Racine-built machine provides the heavy-duty performance required for demanding agricultural tasks.
Ideal Applications
High-Capacity Tillage:
With a 7-plow rating and a maximum pull of 12,056 lbs recorded in Nebraska Tractor Test 952, this tractor is well-suited for primary tillage and heavy pulling operations.
Row-Crop Operations:
The row-crop design features adjustable front tread widths from 56 to 81 inches and rear tread from 76 to 92 inches, allowing for precise configuration across various crop spacing.
Heavy Equipment Towing:
The combination of an 8-speed Case-o-matic transmission, power steering, and a ballasted weight of 16,220 lbs ensures stable handling when operating heavy implements at its rated 2000 RPM.
Production
| Description | Row-Crop tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $10,300 in 1969 / The Case 1030 series was composed of the model 1031 General-Purpose and the 1032 Western Special. There was, technically, no model code 1030, although all tractors carried a 1030 decal on the hood. The model code was stamped onto the serial number plate. |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
| Total built | 13,763 (all types) |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 7.4L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 48 gal (181.7 L) |
| Air cleaner | dry |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.375x5.00 inches (111 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15:1 |
| Coolant capacity | 40 qts (37.9 L) |
| Description | J.I. Case / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 451 ci (7.4 L) |
| Oil capacity | 14 qts (13.2 L) |
| Rated RPM | 2000 |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Drawbar (tested) | 88.34 hp (65.9 kW) |
| Plows | 7 |
| PTO (tested) | 101.79 hp (75.9 kW) |
Transmission
| Description | Four gears (1-4) in two ranges (low/high). Transmission problems led to the introduction of a transmission oil cooler in 1967. |
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| Gears | 8 forward and 2 reverse |
| Transmission | Case-o-matic |
| Transmission type | 8-speed |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | power |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 12 gpm (45.4 lpm) |
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| Valves | 2 |
Hitch
| Rear Type | 2 |
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PTO
| Engine RPM | 1000@1700 |
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| Rear PTO | independent |
| Rear PTO Type | 540 |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 16220 lbs (7357 kg) |
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| Front tread | 56 to 81 inches (142 to 205 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 16 inches (40 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 72 inches (182 cm) |
| Height (steering wheel) | 87 inches (220 cm) |
| Length | 165 inches (419 cm) |
| Operating weight | 9335 lbs (4234 kg) |
| Rear tread | 76 to 92 inches (193 to 233 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 109 inches (276 cm) |
| Width | 88 inches (223 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50x16 |
| Rear tire | 15.5x38 |
| Weight | 9335 lbs (4234 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 109 inches (276 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50x16 / 9.00x16 |
| Ag rear | 15.5x38 / 23.1x30 |
1031 Serial Number Location
| Description | Serial number plate on the tractor's instrument panel. |
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1031 Serial Numbers
| 1966 | 8279001 |
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| 1967 | 8306501 |
| 1968 | 8332101 |
| 1969 | 8356251 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
| Final | 8376150 |
Nebraska Tractor Test 952
| Description | Diesel 8-speed 2WDNovember 2 - 5, 1966Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 952 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 4 used for power test. / Gear 2 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 7.7 gal/hour (29.1 l/hour) / 6.8 gal/hour (25.7 l/hour) / 7.6 gal/hour (28.8 l/hour) |
| Max power | 88.34 hp (65.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 12,056 lbs (5468 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 101.79 hp (75.9 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 93.15 hp (69.5 kW) |
References
| Description | 1030 7-plow General Purpose and Special Models published by J.I. Case / Buyers Guide for '67 published in 1967, by J.I. Case |
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Variants
| 1031 | 1030 General-Purpose |
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| 1032 | 1030 Western Special |