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J.I. Case 801-B

J.I. Case 801-B — 800 B Series · 54 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The J.I. Case 801-B is a tractor with a rating of 54 horsepower, classifying it as a compact option. Manufactured from 1958 to 1960, it features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power through a two-wheel drive system with an 8-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the tractor is 3084 kilograms, and it is designed for use on areas of approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
54 hp
Max power
38.3 kW
Weight
3084 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
69 rows
Recorded power
54 hp
Recorded weight
3084 kg
Transmissions
8-speed torque converter
Production years
1958-1960
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJ.I. CaseReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Racine, Wisconsin, USAReference
Original price was $5,600 in 1960Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
SteeringpowerReference
Differential mechanical disc brakesReference
Open operator station.Reference

Variants

800Bdiesel standardReference
801Bdiesel row-cropReference
802Bdiesel Western specialReference
803Bdiesel high-cropReference
810Bgas standardReference
811Bgas row-cropReference
812Bgas Western specialReference
813Bgas high-cropReference

Engine

J.I. Case 4.4L 4-cyl dieselReference
Fuel tank83.3 LReference
Belt (claimed)40.3 kWReference
Drawbar (tested)38.3 kWReference
Belt (tested)40.6 kWReference
J.I. CaseReference
dieselReference
4-cylinderReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke105 x 127 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Compression15:1Reference
Rated RPM1800Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Belt power (max)40.6 kWReference
Max power38.3 kWReference

Transmission

8-speed torque converterReference
TransmissionCase-O-MaticReference
Typetorque converterReference
Gears8 forward and 2 reverseReference
Clutchhydraulic wet discReference
Four gears, plus reservse, in two ranges controlled with a single shift lever. Torque converter transmission with bypass to lock in direct drive.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

TypeCase Eagle HitchReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540 (1.375)Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase258 cmReference
Wheelbase234 cmReference
Weight3084 kgReference
Front tire6.00-16Reference
Rear tire15.5-38Reference
Ag front6.00-16Reference
Ag rear15.5-38Reference
Length387 cmReference
Length364 cmReference
Width216 cmReference
Height (hood)167 cmReference
Operating weight3084 kgReference
Ballasted weight4326 kgReference
Front tread23 to 38 cmReference
Front tread134 to 208 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 223 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 243 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 274 cmReference
Rear tread132 to 294 cmReference

801-B Serial Number Location

Serial number plate on the right side of the instrument panel.Reference

Test results

Diesel 8-speed 2WDOctober 27 - November 14, 1958Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 680 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)15.1 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Fuel use15.5 l/hourReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull3577 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.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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