Tractor · 1955Unverified
J.I. Case 400
J.I. Case 400 — 400 Series · 50 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.
Rated power
50 hp
Weight
5600 to 6000 pounds
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Overview
ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Standard-tread tractorReference
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference
Total built2,077Reference
Original price$4,400 (1958)Reference
While an entire series of tractors was referred to as Case 400, the actual Case model 400 tractor was the standard-tread diesel version. The tractors in the 400 series are identified by a two-digit code (4xx). The second digit indicates the engine type: 0 for diesel (40x) and 1 for gas/lp (41x). The third digit indicates the chassis type: 0 for standard (4x0), 1 for row-crop (4x1), 3 for high-crop (4x3).Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringmanualReference
Steeringpower optionalReference
Mechanical dry discs brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference
Variants
400diesel standardReference
401diesel row-cropReference
402diesel vineyardReference
403diesel high-cropReference
405diesel orchardReference
410gasoline standardReference
411gas row-cropReference
413gas high-cropReference
420diesel industrialReference
425gas industrialReference
Engine
J.I. Case 4.1L 4-cyl dieselReference
Belt (claimed)37.3 kWReference
Plows4 (14-inch)Reference
J.I. CaseReference
dieselReference
4-cylinder 8-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke102 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Pre-heatingether capsulesReference
Compression15:1Reference
Rated RPM1500Reference
Idle RPM600-1600Reference
Firing order1-3-4-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity28.0 LReference
Intake valve clearance0.305 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.305 mmReference
Oil capacity8.5 LReference
Oil change120 hReference
Transmission
8-speedReference
TransmissionPowr-rangeReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Oil capacity56.8 LReference
Oil typeSAE 90Reference
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. Gears 7, 8, and high reverse are locked out on tractors equipped with steel wheels.Reference
Capacities
Fuel79.5 LReference
Diameter26 cmReference
Width18 cmReference
RPM1128Reference
Speed945.18 meters/minReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Hydraulic system8.5 LReference
Hydraulic system9.8 LReference
Capacity8.5 LReference
Capacity9.8 LReference
Pressure41.4 barReference
Valves2 (optional)Reference
Total flow45.4 lpmReference
TypeCase Eagle HitchReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference
Dimensions
Wheelbase208 cmReference
Weight5600 to 6000 poundsReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire13-30Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear13-30Reference
Ag front7.50-16Reference
Ag rear14-30Reference
Ag rear50" (steel)Reference
Length337 cmReference
Width169 cmReference
Weight2721 kgReference
Shipping weight2540 kgReference
Clearance (front axle)44 cmReference
Front tread132 to 147 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 162 cmReference
Steering wheel157 cmReference
400 Serial Number Location
Top-right of instrument panel.Reference
400 Serial Numbers
19558060000Reference
19568080001Reference
19578100001Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference
Electrical
GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemgeneratorReference
Charging volts12Reference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts6Reference
Battery AH150Reference
J.I. Case 400 Height
Hood154 cmReference
Exhaust226 cmReference
Speeds
With 13-30 rear tires.Reference
Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.