New steed shows up in the kingdom

This tractor showed up for sale on FB and I made the mistake of saying that I wanted one and it was close, but I was too broke. Lol. Once the seller saw that he latched on and wouldn't let go til I owned it. He had some family issues and needed it gone and I think we made a good deal for both of us. It needs some work, the com has issues and the loader is busted up some, but otherwise it's straight and everything works. My boss even let me use the company truck to get it home.












Also came with new seat cushions, owners and service manuals and some paint. He even threw in this belt buckle.




I'm going to have to figure out what the issue is with the case-o-matic, I'm hoping it is a valve problem. They are pretty tough and don't usually have much for problems, but worst case a complete rebuild is about $1200.00 for parts. That would be a rare thing tho.

Congratulations,you did good!A second bigger loader is a big plus,you are going to lovr it. make a good companion for the 1030.Dont you also have a DC and 400?

Yes I do have a DC and 400, but the 400 does not run right now. Trying to get what I need to get it going again before spring work.

You did very well Jon!

It will turn out good! I always thought the 30 series was good looking. With that loader it will be handy!

For the Case-ily challenged, what model is it?

Official model designation is 831, which makes it an 830 diesel case-o-matic comfort king row crop. Rated at about 66hp and case called it a 5 plow tractor. It has an 8 speed trany with torque converter drive. They were available in many configurations including western, high crop, gas, propane or diesel, dry clutch or com, to name a few. This would be the most popular configuration.
The engine is a 301 cu inch indirect injected engine with a 3 3/8" bore and 5" stroke.

Trany is a 4spd with high and low range. The com is a common torque converter just like in heavy equipment or cars and trucks, but with manual lock up so when locked it pulls like a regular dry clutch. But when needed you can flip the lever into com mode and the torque converter will slip to allow the engine to stay in the perfect power band, but the tractor will slow til you either pull through or spin. There is virtually no way to power out the engine with this combo. Works great for plowing, but also for heavy PTO loads like chopping because you choose a gear a bit too fast and stay in com and as the engine pulls down the com slows more, so it basically paces itself based on load. Was a great system, but could put enormous toque to the rear end and axles which is why it never got into the 9/1030 as they would twist axles off or spin the tires on the rims. It would have taken a complete redesign to make it hold up with that high hp. Then the power shifts came along and were better for most things. They still are a favorite of case people and are great for loader work.

Good looking tractor jon. At one time I had a ck 830 com hopefully when little brother is done with it I get it back for a fee of course. RB

Tires look good also,Jon. What brand of loader is that? Don't know if i have ever seen one like that--i REALLY like that belt buckle. Is there a makers name on the back side? Best of luck with the COM, Gary.

That is a case loader.

Wow that?s a nice looking tractor looks like you did good on that deal . My buddy just bought house and there is an old case sign in the shop Its broke in half but I?m going to try and fix it

Thanks for the explanation of Case-o-matic. I was told to not buy them only buy the gear drive tractors. I have never driven one but like the styling of the 830-930-1030 tractors. Was at a sale once where they had a 830 narrow front. It felt almost top heavy when setting in the seat but what a view. Tom

The com got that reputation from two things, the first was when they were introduced in 58 there was a flaw and Case had to recall them. That's where the unreliable rep came from. But once they we're fixed and til the end of production they were the toughest system available. There is virtually no way to damage them, and other than the occasional seal they just don't have issues. About the only way to cause failure is to run them out of oil.

The other thing that hurt them was again with the early ones you could not feather the clutch. It works just like an automatic in a car, let the clutch out at idle, give it gas and go. But for those used to giving a tractor gas then letting out the clutch they would get the same thing as dropping your car into drive at half throttle. Case fixed that so you can feather the clutch when they started the comfort king series.

It is a Case 291B loader to be exact. Case made them for several years and they fit everything from Racine 400s to 9-1030s.
Loren