Compare/J.I. Case 401 vs J.I. Case 412

J.I. Case 401 vs J.I. Case 412

Verdict: J.I. Case 401 vs J.I. Case 412

The J.I. Case 401 and the J.I. Case 412 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 50 hp. J.I. Case 412 is the lighter machine (1,977 kg vs 5,850 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. 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

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J.I. Case

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Rated power

50 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

J.I. CaseReference

With 12-38 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Total built

5,696Reference

191Reference

Original price

$4,300 (1958)Reference

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Steering

3.5 LReference

powerReference

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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411

gasoline row-cropReference

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420

diesel industrialReference

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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

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Pre-heating

ether capsulesReference

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Compression

15:1Reference

6.5:1Reference

Rated RPM

1500Reference

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

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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Belt power (max)

36.8 kWReference

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Max power

25.0 kWReference

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Transmission

Powr-rangeReference

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Gears

8 forward and 2 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

267 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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Steering cap.

3.5 LReference

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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

256 cmReference

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Weight

5850 to 6390 poundsReference

1977 kgReference

Front tire

6.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

12-38Reference

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Ag front

9.00-10 (single)Reference

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Ag rear

54" (steel)Reference

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Length

386 cmReference

325 cmReference

Ground clearance

61 cmReference

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Front tread

134 to 208 cmReference

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Rear tread

132 to 274 cmReference

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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

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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 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.