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Tractor · 1955Unverified

J.I. Case 400

Name: J.I. Case 400
Brand: J.I. Case

J.I. Case 400 — 400 Series · 50 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case 400 is a compact tractor model with a rated engine output of 50 hp. It was manufactured from 1955 to 1957 and features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine powering two-wheel drive via an 8-speed gearbox. The listed operating weight of the tractor falls within the range of 5600 to 6000 pounds. This model is suited for small-scale tasks, covering areas of approximately up to 200 acres.

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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

94 rows

Recorded power

50 hp

Recorded weight

2721 kg

Transmissions

8-speed

Production years

1955-1957

Verified variants

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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.

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