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Industrial Tractor · 1959Unverified

J.I. Case 420

Name: J.I. Case 420
Brand: J.I. Case

J.I. Case 420 — Industrial Crawler tractor · 42 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case 420 is an industrial tractor model with an engine rating of 42 hp, classifying it as one of the more compact options available. Manufactured between 1959 and 1961, the 420 is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with a 3-speed gearbox and a tracked undercarriage. Its listed weight ranges from 4767 to 10050 pounds, while its capabilities include operating on 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

42 hp

Weight

4767 to 10050 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

98 rows

Recorded power

42 hp

Recorded weight

2162 kg

Transmissions

3-speed gear

Production years

1959-1961

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference

Industrial Crawler tractorReference

Built in Churubusco, Indiana, USAReference

DrivecrawlerReference

Open operator station.Reference

Engine

J.I. Case 2.4L 4-cyl gasolineReference

J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine31.3 kWReference

J.I. CaseReference

gasolineReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke86 x 105 mmReference

Power31.3 kWReference

Fuel systemcarburetorReference

Air cleaneroil bathReference

Compression7.1:1Reference

Rated RPM1850Reference

Idle RPM500-2000Reference

Firing order1-3-4-2Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Coolant capacity11.4 LReference

SparkplugChampion D16Reference

Sparkplug gap0.635 mmReference

Point gap0.508 mmReference

Intake valve clearance0.356 mmReference

Exhaust valve clearance0.356 mmReference

Oil capacity5.7 LReference

dieselReference

Displacement3.1 LReference

Bore/Stroke97 x 105 mmReference

Compression17.5:1Reference

Idle RPM700-2025Reference

Transmission

3-speed gearReference

TypegearReference

Gears3 forward and 1 reverseReference

Clutch235mm dry discReference

Oil capacity7.1 LReference

Capacities

Fuel30.3 LReference

Fuel64.3 LReference

Fuel37.9 LReference

Diameter21 cmReference

Width16 cmReference

RPM1160Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system22.7 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity22.7 LReference

Pressure101.7 barReference

Pump flow58.7 lpmReference

Pump flow71.9 lpmReference

TypeCase Eagle HitchReference

Rear PTOtransmissionReference

Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Engine RPM540@1660Reference

Hydraulic Angling dozer length322 cmReference

Hydraulic Crowning dozer length309 cmReference

Dimensions

Weight4767 to 10050 poundsReference

11-inch tracksReference

Length256 cmReference

Length519 cmReference

High Lift dozer length292 cmReference

Mechanical Angling dozer length274 cmReference

Width153 cmReference

Height (hood)142 cmReference

Height (exhaust)161 cmReference

Weight2162 kgReference

Weight4558 kgReference

Gauge121 cmReference

J.I. Case 420 attachments

bladeReference

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

420 Serial Numbers

Location:Serial number plate on the left side of the 420, below the arm rest.Reference

19593008188 (420)Reference

19603012301 (420B)Reference

19613016001 (420C)Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference

Charging systemgeneratorReference

Gas Batteries1Reference

Diesel Batteries2Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Gas Battery AH50Reference

Diesel Battery AH105Reference

Attachment overview

BladeReference

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

J.I. Case 420 Backhoe

Backhoe typeJ.I. Case 420 BackhoeReference

Transport height307 cmReference

Digging depth365 cmReference

Reach from pivot492 cmReference

Loading height320 cmReference

Swing Arc180°Reference

J.I. Case 420 Tracks

Width27 cmReference

Length on ground144 cmReference

Area on ground0.8 m²Reference

Ground pressure262.1 barReference

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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