Case 541? Model ID

Brought this tractor home for a friend the other day and we're trying to get a positive identification on the model. Seller had it listed as a CASE 530, but seeing as how it's a gasser and has tricycle gear, I'm inclined to think it's a _41 based on what I've come across online.

Any insight into what it might be?

Any other resources that might be helpful? Shop manual for 430/530/630 is on order. Seems to be a less common model.

* A PO has made some significant changes to the rear 3pt & hitch mount, so I"m not convinced that"s a reliable feature for identification. The arms do have a sort of "quick latch" though.

* The silver protrusion is an air intake

* The steering shaft runs behind the plate just under the voltage regulator

* There"s a (plugged) hydraulic line near where you see the lines on the driver side. The lines visible in that image run to a power steering unit - appears to be similar to a Charlynn torque generator.

Another way to determine whether you have a 300B or a 500B is to check the casting number on the Eagle Hitch housing/transmission top plate. There were several numbers but I believe the ones in the picture below are the relevant ones for this discussion.

Something else that is peculiar about this tractor is that it has the "high crop" front pedestal with pressed steel wheels. Those were available on the 200B-400B standard profile tractors (28" rear wheels), but I didn't think they were used on the taller (36") tractors until the very last 630s. Notice the cast front wheels on the 500B and 350 below.

You might be on to something. The front pedestal would be correct. However, my references show there were only 39 312Bs made, all in 1958. THis tractor appears to be a 1959 with the radiator cap on top of the hood.... Interesting mystery...- Joe

What is the silver item projecting out from the engine compartment underneath the alternator? Is it some kind of a modified air intake system that bypassed the oil bath in from of the radiator?

It looks like the remote hydraulic hoses were re-routed forward...maybe for a cultivator, or for a loader?

Agreed... A view of the dash and hood would also help date this specimen.

Arcking brought this tractor home for me - thanks for your help Arcking. Some additional information that may(?) help ID the tractor ... it has unique rear wheels - looks like a many-spoked wheel. We also have 3 gear ranges (noticed some of the pics I looked up on line had "Tripl-Range" decal on hood). I can send more pics this weekend when I get back to the farm - just let me know what views will be most helpful. For now the only additional pic I have is view of other side of tractor, which I will try to upload here. Thanks for all your help guys!