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J.I. Case 405 vs J.I. Case LA

Verdict: J.I. Case 405 vs J.I. Case LA

The J.I. Case 405 and the J.I. Case LA are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case LA leads on rated power with 51 hp against 50 hp. J.I. Case 405 is the newer design (1955 vs 1940). In short: choose the J.I. Case LA for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 405 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs
J.I. Case 405 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case LA Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
50 hp
51 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Four gears plus reverse, with high and low ranges. All gears and ranges selected by a single lever. A "belt-neutral" position lies between the high and low ranges, intended for stationary work.Reference
LP gas 4-speed 2WDAugust 21 - September 6, 1952Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 482 fileReference
Total built
50Reference
35,493Reference
Original price
$4,800 (1958)Reference
Steering
power optionalReference
Variants
400
diesel standardReference
401
diesel row-cropReference
402
diesel vineyardReference
403
diesel high-cropReference
405
diesel orchardReference
415
gasoline orchardReference
420
diesel industrialReference
LA
farmReference
LAI
industrialReference
Engine
Belt (claimed)
37.3 kWReference
43.3 kWReference
Plows
4 (14-inch)Reference
5Reference
Displacement
4.1 LReference
6.6 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 127 mmReference
117 x 152 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Pre-heating
ether capsulesReference
Compression
15:1Reference
7.58:1Reference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1150Reference
Idle RPM
600-1600Reference
Firing order
1-3-4-2Reference
1-3-2-4Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
6Reference
Coolant capacity
28.0 LReference
57.7 LReference
Intake valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance
0.305 mmReference
0.457 mmReference
Oil capacity
56.8 LReference
14.2 LReference
Oil change
120 hReference
Fuel tank
109.8 LReference
Aux. fuel
7.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
38.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
38.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
44.4 kWReference
Sparkplug gap
0.762 mmReference
Belt power (max)
44.4 kWReference
Max power
38.6 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Powr-rangeReference
Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 90Reference
Clutch
mechanical wet discReference
Capacities
Fuel
79.5 LReference
Diameter
26 cmReference
33 cmReference
Width
18 cmReference
194 cmReference
RPM
1128Reference
814Reference
Speed
945.18 meters/minReference
844.30 meters/minReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system
9.8 LReference
Capacity
9.8 LReference
Pressure
41.4 barReference
Valves
2 (optional)Reference
Total flow
45.4 lpmReference
Type
Case Eagle HitchReference
unsynchronized gearReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
550Reference
Electrical
Ground
negativeReference
Charging system
generatorReference
Charging volts
12Reference
Batteries
2Reference
Battery volts
6Reference
Battery AH
150Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
208 cmReference
Weight
3408 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
15-30Reference
Ag front
30x6 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
48x12 (steel)Reference
Length
355 cmReference
Height (hood)
151 cmReference
Operating weight
3408 kgReference
Ballasted weight
4926 kgReference
LA Serial Number Location
LA Serial Numbers
1940
4400001Reference
1941
4500001Reference
1942
4600001Reference
1943
4700001Reference
1944
4800001Reference
1945
4900001Reference
1946
5000001Reference
1947
5100001Reference
1948
5200001Reference
1949
5300001Reference
1950
5400001Reference
1951
5500001Reference
1952
5600001Reference
1953
5700001Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
25.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
3118 kgReference

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.

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