Compare/J.I. Case 401 vs Porsche Master

J.I. Case 401 vs Porsche Master

Verdict: J.I. Case 401 vs Porsche Master

The J.I. Case 401 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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Acreage600 acBudgetMain crop / use

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 12-38 rear tires.Reference

Porsche 418Reference

Total built

5,696Reference

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Original price

$4,300 (1958)Reference

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Steering

3.5 LReference

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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411

gasoline row-cropReference

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420

diesel industrialReference

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Engine

Belt (claimed)

37.3 kWReference

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Plows

4 (14-inch)Reference

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Drawbar (tested)

25.0 kWReference

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Belt (tested)

36.8 kWReference

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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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Belt power (max)

36.8 kWReference

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Max power

25.0 kWReference

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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

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

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Front tire

6.00-16Reference

6.00-19Reference

Rear tire

12-38Reference

14.9/13-30Reference

Ag front

9.00-10 (single)Reference

16.00-20Reference

Ag rear

54" (steel)Reference

12.4/11-36Reference

Length

386 cmReference

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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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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.