Compare/J.I. Case 401 vs J.I. Case 402

J.I. Case 401 vs J.I. Case 402

Verdict: J.I. Case 401 vs J.I. Case 402

The J.I. Case 401 and the J.I. Case 402 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

Fit & specs

J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

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J.I. Case

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 12-38 rear tires.Reference

With 13-26 rear tires.Reference

Total built

5,696Reference

81Reference

Original price

$4,300 (1958)Reference

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Steering

3.5 LReference

power optionalReference

Variants

400

diesel standardReference

401

diesel row-cropReference

402

diesel vineyardReference

403

diesel high-cropReference

405

diesel orchardReference

411

gasoline row-cropReference

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412

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gasoline orchardReference

420

diesel industrialReference

Engine

Belt (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

Plows

4 (14-inch)Reference

Drawbar (tested)

25.0 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

36.8 kWReference

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Displacement

4.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke

102 x 127 mmReference

Air cleaner

oil bathReference

Pre-heating

ether capsulesReference

Compression

15:1Reference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

Idle RPM

600-1600Reference

Firing order

1-3-4-2Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

Coolant capacity

28.0 LReference

Intake valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance

0.305 mmReference

Oil capacity

56.8 LReference

Oil change

120 hReference

Belt power (max)

36.8 kWReference

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Max power

25.0 kWReference

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Transmission

Powr-rangeReference

Gears

8 forward and 2 reverseReference

Oil type

SAE 90Reference

Capacities

Fuel

79.5 LReference

Diameter

26 cmReference

Width

267 cmReference

18 cmReference

RPM

1128Reference

Speed

945.18 meters/minReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

9.8 LReference

8.5 LReference

Capacity

9.8 LReference

8.5 LReference

Pressure

41.4 barReference

Valves

2 (optional)Reference

2Reference

Total flow

45.4 lpmReference

Steering cap.

3.5 LReference

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Type

Case Eagle HitchReference

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Rear PTO

independentReference

Rear PTO Type

540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

256 cmReference

208 cmReference

Weight

5850 to 6390 poundsReference

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Front tire

6.00-16Reference

Rear tire

12-38Reference

13-26Reference

Ag front

9.00-10 (single)Reference

7.50-16Reference

Ag rear

54" (steel)Reference

14-26Reference

Length

386 cmReference

325 cmReference

Ground clearance

61 cmReference

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Front tread

134 to 208 cmReference

132 to 147 cmReference

Rear tread

132 to 274 cmReference

142 cmReference

Shipping

2772 kgReference

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Operating

2898 kgReference

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Ballasted

4474 kgReference

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Steering wheel

188 cmReference

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Height (hood)

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143 cmReference

401 Serial Number Location

401 Serial Numbers

1955

8060000Reference

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1956

8080001Reference

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1957

8100001Reference

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Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

Charging system

generatorReference

Charging volts

12Reference

Batteries

2Reference

Battery volts

6Reference

Battery AH

150Reference

J.I. Case 401 Height

Hood

166 cmReference

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Exhaust

237 cmReference

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Test results

Belt fuel use (max)

11.7 l/hourReference

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Fuel use

9.1 l/hourReference

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Max pull

2729 kgReference

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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.