Tractor · 1955Unverified
J.I. Case 405
J.I. Case 405 — 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
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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.