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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
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
50 hp
51 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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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
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Steering
power optionalReference
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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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415
gasoline orchardReference
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420
diesel industrialReference
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LA
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farmReference
LAI
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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
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Compression
15:1Reference
7.58:1Reference
Rated RPM
1500Reference
1150Reference
Idle RPM
600-1600Reference
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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
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Fuel tank
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109.8 LReference
Aux. fuel
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7.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
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38.0 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)
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38.6 kWReference
Belt (tested)
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44.4 kWReference
Sparkplug gap
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0.762 mmReference
Belt power (max)
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44.4 kWReference
Max power
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38.6 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
Powr-rangeReference
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Gears
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
Oil type
SAE 90Reference
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Clutch
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mechanical wet discReference
Capacities
Fuel
79.5 LReference
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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
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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
unsynchronized gearReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
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Rear PTO Type
540 (1.375)Reference
550Reference
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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Dimensions
Wheelbase
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208 cmReference
Weight
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3408 kgReference
Front tire
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7.50-18Reference
Rear tire
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15-30Reference
Ag front
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30x6 (steel)Reference
Ag rear
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48x12 (steel)Reference
Length
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355 cmReference
Height (hood)
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151 cmReference
Operating weight
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3408 kgReference
Ballasted weight
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4926 kgReference
LA Serial Number Location
LA Serial Numbers
1940
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4400001Reference
1941
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4500001Reference
1942
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4600001Reference
1943
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4700001Reference
1944
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4800001Reference
1945
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4900001Reference
1946
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5000001Reference
1947
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5100001Reference
1948
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5200001Reference
1949
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5300001Reference
1950
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5400001Reference
1951
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5500001Reference
1952
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5600001Reference
1953
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5700001Reference
Test results
Belt fuel use (max)
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25.4 l/hourReference
Max pull
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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.


