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Tractor · 1955Unverified

J.I. Case 405

Name: J.I. Case 405
Brand: J.I. Case

J.I. Case 405 — 400 Series · 50 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case 405 is a tractor with an approximate engine power rating of 50 hp, positioning it within the lighter weight category of its class. The 405 was manufactured between 1955 and 1957. It features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive and an 8-speed gearbox. The tractor is suited to farming operations covering 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

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

64 rows

Recorded power

50 hp

Transmissions

8-speed

Production years

1955-1957

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference

Orchard/Vineyard tractorReference

Total built50Reference

Original price$4,800 (1958)Reference

Two-wheel driveReference

SteeringmanualReference

Steeringpower optionalReference

Mechanical dry discs brakesReference

Open opertator station.Reference

Variants

400diesel standardReference

401diesel row-cropReference

402diesel vineyardReference

403diesel high-cropReference

405diesel orchardReference

415gasoline orchardReference

420diesel 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.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

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemgeneratorReference

Charging volts12Reference

Batteries2Reference

Battery volts6Reference

Battery AH150Reference

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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