Compare/J.I. Case 400 vs Porsche Master

J.I. Case 400 vs Porsche Master

Verdict: J.I. Case 400 vs Porsche Master

The J.I. Case 400 and the Porsche Master are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. Porsche Master is the newer design (1959 vs 1955). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Porsche

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

PorscheReference

With 13-30 rear tires.Reference

Porsche 418Reference

Total built

2,077Reference

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Original price

$4,400 (1958)Reference

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Steering

power optionalReference

mechanicalReference

Variants

400

diesel standardReference

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401

diesel row-cropReference

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402

diesel vineyardReference

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403

diesel high-cropReference

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405

diesel orchardReference

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410

gasoline standardReference

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411

gas row-cropReference

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413

gas high-cropReference

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420

diesel industrialReference

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425

gas industrialReference

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Engine

Belt (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

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Plows

4 (14-inch)Reference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

3.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 127 mmReference

98 x 116 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

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Pre-heating

ether capsulesReference

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Compression

15:1Reference

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Rated RPM

1500Reference

2100Reference

Idle RPM

600-1600Reference

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Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

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Starter volts

12Reference

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Coolant capacity

28.0 LReference

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Intake valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

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Exhaust valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

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Oil capacity

56.8 LReference

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Oil change

120 hReference

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Engine

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37.3 kWReference

Power

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37.3 kWReference

Transmission

Powr-rangeReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

8 forward and 4 reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 90Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

79.5 LReference

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Diameter

26 cmReference

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Width

169 cmReference

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RPM

1128Reference

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Speed

945.18 meters/minReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

9.8 LReference

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Capacity

9.8 LReference

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Pressure

41.4 barReference

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Valves

2 (optional)Reference

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Total flow

45.4 lpmReference

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Type

Case Eagle HitchReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

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Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

208 cmReference

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Weight

2721 kgReference

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Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.00-19Reference

Rear tire

13-30Reference

14.9/13-30Reference

Ag front

7.50-16Reference

16.00-20Reference

Ag rear

50" (steel)Reference

12.4/11-36Reference

Length

337 cmReference

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Shipping weight

2540 kgReference

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Clearance (front axle)

44 cmReference

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Front tread

132 to 147 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 162 cmReference

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Steering wheel

157 cmReference

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400 Serial Number Location

400 Serial Numbers

1955

8060000Reference

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1956

8080001Reference

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1957

8100001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Charging system

generatorReference

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Charging volts

12Reference

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Batteries

2Reference

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Battery volts

6Reference

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Battery AH

150Reference

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J.I. Case 400 Height

Hood

154 cmReference

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Exhaust

226 cmReference

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Speeds

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.