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Case 310 - Good First Tractor ?

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dpski

10-03-2006 19:46:49




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Doing some research on getting my first tractor. Looking for a small tractor to hook up a bush-hog to mow a small ~1 acre field, haul some cord wood and tinker around with.

I"m mechanically inclined, but I"m not a mechanic, don"t mind doing repairs, but have no desire to do engine rebuilds and such.

There"s a 310 for sale near me. Most things I read tend to recommend newbies like me to Ford N"s and such for easy parts availability and repairs. So my question is would a Case 310 be a lot more difficult to maintain and work on?

Are parts tough to come by?

Too big for my intended use?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

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dpski

10-04-2006 18:29:00




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 Re: Case 310 - Good First Tractor ? in reply to dpski, 10-03-2006 19:46:49  
Thanks for the input.

The Case sounds like quite a machine.

I assume the 310 is part of a larger series of tractors such that there is a lot of parts commonality between the 310 and other Case tractors, yes/no?

How about a VAI? Found one of those for sale not too far from me?

Thanks again.



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C. Amick

10-05-2006 10:22:43




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 Re: Case 310 - Good First Tractor ? in reply to dpski, 10-04-2006 18:29:00  
The 300 Series included the 310, 311, 312, etc. They are just slightly different versions of the same tractor. The there came a 300B Series which has different sheet metal, but is still mechanically similar. The 300 series replaced the VA Series. The VA Series tractors have a smaller 123 cubic inch engines and no semi-live PTO. It will run a 5ft. bush hog in light grass. The tall heavy grass will bog it down. Since you don't have true live PTO on either tractor, be sure to buy a PTO anti-overun clutch, to put on the tractor PTO shaft before using the bush hog.

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John Noname

10-04-2006 18:19:42




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 Re: Case 310 - Good First Tractor ? in reply to dpski, 10-03-2006 19:46:49  
Having spent countless hours on both I'll takee the 300 any day.Not puting down the "N" as they are good if you use the equiptment made for it but the 300 is by far more tractor. We pulled 3 14"s with ours plus it has "live" power. AND, you can go down hills with a bigger load behind it. Try a load of bales behind the "N".



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case poor in pa

10-04-2006 17:10:16




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 Re: Case 310 - Good First Tractor ? in reply to dpski, 10-03-2006 19:46:49  
a case 300 is 10 times the tractor than a n model ford..hands down and up



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Jake Rose

10-04-2006 10:25:47




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 Re: Case 310 - Good First Tractor ? in reply to dpski, 10-03-2006 19:46:49  
I've got a 56 300 case i've rebuilt the engine put a clutch and hand clutch in it and have got all the parts for the local case dealer. I pull a five foot brush hog has plenty of power. it starts and runs better than my pickup does.



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INCase

10-04-2006 12:38:03




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 Re: Case 310 - Good First Tractor ? in reply to Jake Rose, 10-04-2006 10:25:47  
the N series Ford's have no "live" features. the Case would have semi-live PTO via the hand clutch (not sure if live PTO was an option on them). I believe the 300's had live hyd too. The Cases are "more modern" machines and maybe a bit heavier too. I've been surprised by what I've been able to do with the 9 and 8N's but I bought the 730 (much bigger than the 300) because the N's were a bit too small for what I needed to do.

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charley hellickson

10-07-2006 22:41:35




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 Re: Case 310 - Good First Tractor ? in reply to INCase, 10-04-2006 12:38:03  
Hi. Yes Sir the 300 had live hyd., As long as the motor is running the hyd. pump is turning. The pump shaft runs off of a shaft that is bolted to the pressure plate and flywheel. The hand clutch gave continuos running pto. The hand clutch was an option, with out it it just had a straight pto. Hope this helps. Charley.



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C. Amick

10-04-2006 09:21:03




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 Re: Case 310 - Good First Tractor ? in reply to dpski, 10-03-2006 19:46:49  
The Ford "N" Series tractors are more expensive to buy, but the parts are cheaper than Case parts. Some Case parts are also a little tougher to come by, but you can find them. The instrument cluster for that tractor, however, is not available, but can be repaired. Ford "N's" do not like to start in cold weather and are harder to work on. The 310 has a 148 cubic inch engine, which may be slightly larger than the Ford engine. The Case will easily run a 5 ft. bush hog.

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