Overview
The J.I. Case 930 is a six-cylinder diesel farm tractor produced in Racine, Wisconsin, between 1960 and 1969, featuring a 401 ci liquid-cooled engine. It is equipped with a six-speed gear transmission and was tested at 80.65 hp for PTO performance and 70.93 hp at the drawbar. The model line included the Comfort King variant introduced in 1962 and offered a 30-gallon fuel capacity with an open operator station.
Ideal Applications
Tested Drawbar Performance:
According to Nebraska Tractor Test 741, the 930 achieved a maximum pull of 10,964 lbs and recorded a fuel consumption rate of 5.3 gallons per hour during power testing.
PTO and Belt Pulley Output:
The tractor is equipped with an independent rear PTO supporting 540/1000 RPM and an 11.75-inch diameter belt pulley rated at 1007 RPM.
Mechanical and Hydraulic Configuration:
This model features a dual-control hydraulic system with a 15 gpm pump flow, power assist steering, and differential mechanical dry disc brakes.
Production
| Description | Standard-tread tractor / Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USA / Original price was $6,700 in 1969 / The 930 Comfort King (930 CK) was introduced in 1962. |
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| Manufacturer | J.I. Case |
Engine
| Engine type | J.I. Case 6.6L 6-cyl diesel |
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| Fuel tank | 30 gal (113.6 L) |
| Bore/Stroke | 4.125x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm) |
| Compression | 15.2:1 |
| Description | J.I. Case / diesel / 6-cylinder / liquid-cooled |
| Displacement | 401 ci (6.6 L) |
| Firing order | 1-5-3-6-2-4 |
| Rated RPM | 1600 (early) |
| Starter volts | 12 |
| Belt (claimed) | 83 hp (61.9 kW) |
| Drawbar (tested) | 70.93 hp (52.9 kW) |
| Plows | 6 |
| PTO (tested) | 80.65 hp (60.1 kW) |
Transmission
| Clutch | hand-operated disc |
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| Gears | 6 forward and 1 reverse |
| Transmission type | 6-speed gear |
| Type | gear |
Mechanical
| Cab | Open operator station. |
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| Description | Differential mechanical dry disc brakes |
| Drive type | Two-wheel drive |
| Steering | power assist |
Hydraulics
| Pump flow | 15 gpm (56.8 lpm) |
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| Type | Dual-Control |
| Valves | 1 or 2 |
PTO
| Rear PTO | independent |
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| Rear PTO Type | 540/1000 (1.375) |
Dimensions & Tires
| Ballasted weight | 15,105 lbs (6851 kg) |
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| Front tread | 57 inches (144 cm) |
| Height (hood) | 64.25 inches (163 cm) |
| Length | 141 inches (358 cm) |
| Operating weight | 8,850 lbs (4014 kg) |
| Rear tread | 67.5 inches (171 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Width | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Front tire | 7.50-18 |
| Rear tire | 15x34 |
| Weight | 8,850 lbs (4014 kg) |
| Wheelbase | 84 inches (213 cm) |
| Ag front | 7.50-18 |
| Ag rear | 15x34 |
930 Serial Number Location
| Description | Plate on instrument panel |
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930 Serial Numbers
| 1960 | 8160001 |
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| 1961 | 8168801 |
| 1962 | 8190001 |
| 1963 | 8208001 |
| 1964 | 8229001 |
| 1965 | 8253501 |
| 1966 | 8279001 |
| 1967 | 8306501 |
| 1968 | 8332101 |
| 1969 | 8356251 |
| Description | FAQ: How to read a serial number table. |
Belt Pulley
| Diameter | 11.75 inches (29 cm) |
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| RPM | 1007 |
| Width | 8.25 inches (20 cm) |
Nebraska Tractor Test 741
| Description | Diesel 6-speed 2WDApril 14 - May 5, 1960Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 741 file / PTO performance / Drawbar performance / Gear 3 used for power test. / Gear 1 used for pull test. |
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| Fuel use | 5.3 gal/hour (20.1 l/hour) / 5.2 gal/hour (19.7 l/hour) / 5.4 gal/hour (20.4 l/hour) |
| Max power | 70.93 hp (52.9 kW) |
| Max pull | 10964 lbs (4973 kg) |
| Power at rated engine speed | 80.65 hp (60.1 kW) |
| Power at rated PTO speed | 79.10 hp (59.0 kW) |
References
| Description | 1960 Progress Parade of Case Farm Equipment published by J.I. Case / A Complete New Line of Case Plus-Powered Tractors published in 1960, by J.I. Case / 1965 Buyers Guide published by J.I. Case / Buyers Guide for '67 published in 1967, by J.I. Case |
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Variants
| 930 | diesel standard |
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| 931 | diesel general-purpose |
| 940 | gas standard |
| 941 | gas general-purpose |