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J.I. Case 442

J.I. Case 442 — 400 Series · 12 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case 442 is a lawn tractor with a rated power of 12 horsepower, a mid-range figure for its class. It was manufactured from 1969 to 1972 and features a 1-cylinder petrol air-cooled engine, paired with two-wheel drive. The tractor has a listed operating weight of 349 kilograms and is suitable for operations covering up to 200 acres.

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Rated power
12 hp
Weight
349 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
61 rows
Recorded power
12 hp
Recorded weight
349 kg
Transmissions
The HY-Drive uses a fixed-displacement hydraulic pump to power a two-speed transaxle.
Production years
1969-1972
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Garden tractorReference
Built in Winneconne, Wisconsin, USAReference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Mechanical contracting band brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Engine

12HP Kohler 476cc 1-cyl gasolineReference
Kohler K301ASReference
gasolineReference
1-cylinderReference
air-cooled horizontal-shaftReference
Displacement29.07 ciReference
Bore/Stroke86 x 83 mmReference
Power (gross)8.9 kWReference
Compression6:1Reference
StarterelectricReference
Starter volts12Reference
Intake valve clearance0.254 mmReference
Exhaust valve clearance0.508 mmReference

Transmission

hydraulic driveReference
TransmissionHY-DriveReference
Typehydraulic driveReference
Gearsinfinite forward and reverse (2-range)Reference
The HY-Drive uses a fixed-displacement hydraulic pump to power a two-speed transaxle.Reference

Capacities

Fuel11.4 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system4.7 LReference
Typeopen centerReference
Capacity4.7 LReference
Pressure137.9 barReference
Pump flow30.3 lpmReference
Typesleeve hitchReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase116 cmReference
Weight349 kgReference
Front tire6.50-8Reference
Rear tire8.00-16Reference
Lawn/turf front6.50-8Reference
Lawn/turf rear8.00-16Reference
Length177 cmReference
Width104 cmReference
Height (steering wheel)110 cmReference
Height (hood)97 cmReference
Shipping weight349 kgReference
Ground clearance27 cmReference
Front tread85 cmReference
Rear tread80 cmReference

J.I. Case 442 attachments

44" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
snowblowerReference
bladeReference
front-end loaderReference

442 Serial Number Location

Serial plate on the right side of the dashboard, below the steering column.Reference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference
Charging systemstarter-generatorReference
Battery volts12Reference
Battery AH24Reference

Attachment overview

44" mid-mount mower deckReference
48" mid-mount mower deckReference
SnowblowerReference
BladeReference
Front-end loaderReference

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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