Case 730 Opinions

Traditional Farmer · Jan 22, 2019

Thinking about buying a Case 730 what is the good,bad and things to look for,its a gas?

jon f mn · Jan 22, 2019

Com or dry clutch? Eagle hitch or comfort king? What are you going to use it for? The motors and drive lines are bullit proof for the most part. Power steering is not as good as some, but trouble free. Brakes are ok if kept in good shape and adjusted, but are not as good as some. They are easy and cheap to fix this. PTO is tough and easy to use and not bad to fix if needed. The gas engines are good as they use the same block and crank as the Diesel. They won't burn as much gas as some brands the same size.

NY 986 · Jan 22, 2019

Do the gas engines in those have balancers? I've heard of 830 diesels with engine failure due to balancers going bad. Of course balancers can fail in any engine that uses them and I am not saying that a Case will have a higher rate of failure versus another brand but it's something to check out. Especially, if the engine is known to be untouched internally for quite a number of years.

jon f mn · Jan 22, 2019

No ballancer in the gas. They do have them on the Diesel and can go bad, but most just eliminate them when that happens. It's not a big failure problem tho.

Adirondack case guy · Jan 22, 2019

There were 2 different versions of the 730s. Pre 1964 models were Eagle Hitch low profile tractors. Heavily built with dual range 8spd trannys with either dry clutch or torque converter drive. After 1964 Case introduced a high profile flat deck operators station Comfort King series. Lots of 360* vision, and operator was up out of the dirt and dust. Both styles of transmissions were very dependable. The COM trans takes some understanding to achieve it's maximum potential. The 730 were a bit light on HP for their weight, so they were not what you would call snappy tractor, but the 251cu.in. engine has a 5" stroke and lots of low end power. The 730 and 830 tractors were identical except for engine displacement and valve size.
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TJV · Jan 22, 2019

We have a 730 diesel comfort king it's the 8 speed with a regular dry clutch and love it it's a very easy to drive nimble comfortable tractor. I'll take that tranny over a synchro John Deere or an International 06 series any day. The 8 speed gives a nice range of speeds for any job. I can't speak for the gas engine but the diesel is powerful and economical the hydraulics are as good as any of that era the 3 point hitch works good.

ss55 · Jan 22, 2019

Engine and Dual-Range transmission are above average. The rest is mostly mid to late 1950's technology. Power steering belts squealed since the tractors were brand new. The Comfort Kings are more comfortable than the early ones and have a real 3 point hitch. For yard work without a front end loader, I prefer a narrow front end for maneuverability.

Drive it before you decide, you will either love it or hate it, especially if it is a Case-O-Matic Drive (torque converter).

INCase · Jan 22, 2019

good tractors as others have said. built like tanks. depending on which version it probably weights 6500lbs DRY.

kinda depends on what you're looking at. Is it CaseOMatic or dry clutch? is it the older style or the later Comfort King? mechanically about the same but the comfort kings had more improvements.

Tons of them made and parts are readily available. many new parts too and lots in salvage yards of course.

I would try to crack the oil draing plug and see if the is any water in there. a couple drops of clear water isn't a worry, any yellow/green antifreeze i would worry. either leaking sleeve o-ring or cracked head. Neither were real common problems to worry about but i have seen a couple-3 with one or both issues.

i have an 800 gas which is the older brother to the 730 with CaseOMatic. its been a good tractor and pops off with the touch of the key and you can steer with one finger (power steering) even sitting still and being a narrow front. (its for sale by the way)

post more info and pictures and we can help you out a bit more.

Bruce from Can. · Jan 22, 2019

This is a picture of my 730 Diesel, it is the early style, with the eagle hitch. Power steering is power assist, and has a slave cylinder, this tractor steers very easy, and my power steering doesn?t squeal. I like using this tractor to cut hay. Only disadvantage I can say about the early 730 Case is that it can be a bit awkward to get on and off. The Comfort King models that came later are far easier to climb on and off.

Ande · Jan 22, 2019

This is family picture of the "SC" "730" "DC", I bought my "730" to resell, that was a year ago, got it running, and hearing it run, I don't think I will ever sell it. I do love this tractor, need to get some grills for it.

Traditional Farmer · Jan 23, 2019

Its a Comfort King Narrow Front guy says it runs and operates but its and old tractor etc.Think I can get it for about 2K$ good or bad?

rdandersom · Jan 23, 2019

I had one for a while. It was an early 730 gas eagle hitch with wide front. It was definitely overbuilt in every way. On the downside a few pieces like the instrument cluster were not available but then mine was a real early one more like a 700. The deal breaker was gasoline consumption. It used far too much gas for the work done in my opinion.

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