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J.I. Case 500 vs J.I. Case 811-B

Verdict: J.I. Case 500 vs J.I. Case 811-B

The J.I. Case 500 and the J.I. Case 811-B are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. J.I. Case 811-B leads on rated power with 56 hp against 55 hp. J.I. Case 811-B is the lighter machine (3,073 kg vs 3,628 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. J.I. Case 811-B is the newer design (1958 vs 1953). In short: choose the J.I. Case 811-B for outright pulling power, or the J.I. Case 500 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 500 Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
J.I. Case 811-B Tractor
J.I. Case
62
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
55 hp
56 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
Overview
Manufacturer
J.I. CaseReference
J.I. CaseReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Four gears, plus reservse, in two ranges controlled with a single shift lever. Torque converter transmission with bypass to lock in direct drive.Reference
Total built
5,985Reference
Original price
$4,800 (1960)Reference
Steering
powerReference
Variants
520
industrial tractorReference
800B
diesel standardReference
801B
diesel row-cropReference
802B
diesel Western specialReference
803B
diesel high-cropReference
810B
gas standardReference
811B
gas row-cropReference
812B
gas Western specialReference
813B
gas high-cropReference
Engine
Fuel tank
113.6 LReference
Drawbar (claimed)
32.8 kWReference
Belt (claimed)
41.0 kWReference
40.3 kWReference
Plows
5Reference
Drawbar (tested)
42.0 kWReference
37.7 kWReference
Belt (tested)
47.6 kWReference
40.2 kWReference
Displacement
6.2 LReference
4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke
102 x 127 mmReference
102 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaner
oil bathReference
oil bathReference
Compression
15.0:1Reference
8.0:1Reference
Rated RPM
1350Reference
1800Reference
Starter volts
12Reference
12Reference
Belt power (max)
47.6 kWReference
40.2 kWReference
Max power
42.0 kWReference
37.7 kWReference
Power at rated engine speed
41.4 kWReference
Transmission
Type
gearReference
torque converterReference
Gears
4 forward and 1 reverseReference
8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Transmission
Case-O-MaticReference
Clutch
hydraulic wet discReference
PTO & Hydraulics
PTO (claimed)
41.0 kWReference
Rear PTO
independentReference
Rear PTO Type
540Reference
PTO (tested)
41.4 kWReference
Power at rated PTO speed
36.4 kWReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
223 cmReference
234 cmReference
Weight
3628 kgReference
3073 kgReference
Front tire
7.50-18Reference
6.00-16Reference
Rear tire
15-30Reference
15.5-38Reference
Ag front
30 (steel)Reference
6.00-16Reference
Ag rear
48 (steel)Reference
15.5-38Reference
Length
290 cmReference
364 cmReference
Height
155 cmReference
Operating weight
3628 kgReference
3073 kgReference
Ballasted weight
5264 kgReference
4157 kgReference
Front tread
157 cmReference
134 to 208 cmReference
Rear tread
154 cmReference
132 to 294 cmReference
Height (hood)
167 cmReference
500 Serial Numbers
1857
8100001Reference
1953
5700001Reference
1954
8035001Reference
1955
8060001Reference
1956
8080001Reference
Location:
plate on instrument panelReference
Capacities
Diameter
33 cmReference
Width
20 cmReference
216 cmReference
RPM
956Reference
Speed
991.82 meters/minReference
Test results
Max pull
3360 kgReference
3247 kgReference
Belt fuel use (max)
19.7 l/hourReference
Fuel use
19.7 l/hourReference
J.I. Case 811-B attachments

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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