Case 430 530 Promotional Filmstrip

1960's Case Ag filmstrip promoting the Case 430 and 530 Draft-O-Matic tractors. Engine options, construction, and horsepower ratings are all discussed. Diesel engine fuel economy is promoted as the best in the world. Comparisons are give to competitor models. Tractor transmission options and front end/rear wheel choices are all discussed. Tractor task versatility is talked about. The Draft-O-Matic system is explained in depth.

[@josephpadula2283]

Thank you so much ! I have a 1964 case 430 with heavy duty front axle and was never able to find much on it .

[@787Earl]

Why did J I Case fail to be number 1 in sales ? They were better then all others but John Deere had better marketing and IHC In Hell Constantly that convinced Tenneco to bail the bankrupt company to continue.

[@LanceStoddard]

Tenneco bought IH AG unit. They did not 'bail out' IH. The larger portion of IH went through bankruptcy and continued as Navistar. J.I. Case in the early Seventies decided to concentrate on their construction equipment, which was more profitable than ag. Case did not have the production volume that JD had, or IH. Even if they had better marketing and more dealers, I doubt they would have had the facilities to meet the greater demand.

[@jti2007]

I grew up on a farm where we had both JD and Case tractors. My dad owned a ‘67 930 Comfort King and a ‘ 72 3020 and 4020 JD. The difference in brakes was the biggest downfall to the Case tractor. We pulled a 20’ mounted anhydrous ammonia applicator with a nurse tank in tow. Turning at the field ends was tough with the Case and a lot simpler with the JD. The turning brakes made the difference. Other than that the Case was a well built and economical tractor.

[@LanceStoddard]

@@jti2007 The 4020 did have good wet brakes!