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J.I. Case 420

J.I. Case 420 tractor
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The J.I. Case 420 is an industrial crawler tractor produced from 1959 to 1961 in Churubusco, Indiana, USA. It features a 42 hp engine available in gasoline and diesel 4-cylinder liquid-cooled options. The tractor has a 3-speed gear transmission with crawler drive and an open operator station. It supports various attachments including blades, front-end loaders, and backhoes. The hydraulic system is open center with a capacity of 6 gallons and pressure of 1475 psi. The tractor's dimensions and weights vary depending on configuration, with track width of 11 inches and weight ranging from 4767 to 10050 pounds. Electrical system uses a positive ground with a generator charging system and 12-volt batteries.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for J.I. Case 420

Power

Engine power:42 hp (31.3 kW)

Engine

Options:J.I. Case 2.4L 4-cyl gasoline, J.I. Case 3.1L 4-cyl diesel
Diesel engine:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 188 ci (3.1 L), Bore/Stroke 3.8125x4.125 inches (97 x 105 mm), Power 42 hp (31.3 kW), Air cleaner oil bath, Compression 17.5:1, Rated RPM 1850, Idle RPM 700-2025, Firing order 1-3-4-2, Starter electric 12 volts, Oil capacity 6 qts (5.7 L), Coolant capacity 12 qts (11.4 L), Intake valve clearance 0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm), Exhaust valve clearance 0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)
Gasoline engine:4-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 148 ci (2.4 L), Bore/Stroke 3.375x4.125 inches (86 x 105 mm), Power 42 hp (31.3 kW), Fuel system carburetor, Air cleaner oil bath, Compression 7.1:1, Rated RPM 1850, Idle RPM 500-2000, Firing order 1-3-4-2, Starter electric 12 volts, Coolant capacity 12 qts (11.4 L), Sparkplug Champion D16, Sparkplug gap 0.025 inches (0.635 mm), Point gap 0.020 inches (0.508 mm), Intake valve clearance 0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm), Exhaust valve clearance 0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm), Oil capacity 6 qts (5.7 L)

Capacity

Fuel:8 gal (gas early) (30.3 L), 17 gal (diesel) (64.3 L), 10 gal (diesel backhoe) (37.9 L)
Hydraulic system:6 gal (22.7 L)

Dimensions

Gauge:48 inches (121 cm)
Width:60.5 inches (153 cm)
Length:101 inches (256 cm), 204.5 inches (loader-backhoe) (519 cm)
Weight:4767 lbs (2162 kg), 10050 lbs (loader-backhoe) (4558 kg)
Height (hood):56 inches (142 cm)
Height (exhaust):63.5 inches (161 cm)
High Lift dozer length:115 inches (292 cm)
Hydraulic Angling dozer length:127 inches (322 cm)
Hydraulic Crowning dozer length:122 inches (309 cm)
Mechanical Angling dozer length:108 inches (274 cm)

Electrical

Ground:positive
Battery volts:12
Gas Batteries:1
Gas Battery AH:50
Charging system:generator
Diesel Batteries:2
Diesel Battery AH:105

Hydraulics

Type:open center
Capacity:6 gal (22.7 L)
Pressure:1475 psi (101.7 bar)
Pump flow:15.5 gpm (loader/dozer) (58.7 lpm), 19 gpm (loader-backhoe) (71.9 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:crawler
Operator station:Open operator station

Production

Type:Industrial Crawler tractor
Built in:Churubusco, Indiana, USA
Years produced:1959 - 1961

Attachments

Blade:71" Blade J.I. Case High Lift front-mount 71 inches width (180 cm), 27.75 inches lift (70 cm), 10 inches cut (25 cm), 823 lbs (373 kg), hydraulic-lift; 88" Blade J.I. Case Mechanical Angling front-mount 88 inches width (223 cm), 13.5 inches lift (34 cm), Angling 25°, 22 inches cut (55 cm), 1203 lbs (545 kg), hydraulic-lift, mechanical-angle; 92" Blade J.I. Case Hydraulic Angling front-mount 92 inches width (233 cm), 23.25 inches lift (59 cm), Angling 25°, 10.75 inches cut (27 cm), 1583 lbs (718 kg), hydraulic-lift, hydraulic-angle
Loader:Terraload'r Loader 45° dump, 30 inches reach (dumped) (76 cm), 26° rollback (ground line), 109 inches height (at pin) (276 cm), 106 inches clearance (dumped) (269 cm), boom cyl: 3.50 inches (8 cm), boom rod: 1.75 inches (4 cm), bucket cyl: 2.50 inches (6 cm), bucket rod: 1.25 inches (3 cm), Bucket width: 62.625 inches (159 cm)
Backhoe:J.I. Case 420 Backhoe, Transport height 121 inches (307 cm), Digging depth 144 inches (365 cm), Reach from pivot 194 inches (492 cm), Loading height 126 inches (320 cm), Swing Arc 180°

Belt Pulley

RPM:1160
Width:6.5 inches (16 cm)
Diameter:8.5 inches (21 cm)

Transmission

Type:gear
Gears:3 forward and 1 reverse
Clutch:235mm dry disc
Oil capacity:7.5 qts (7.1 L)

Tractor hitch

Type:Case Eagle Hitch Optional

Serial Numbers

1959:3008188 (420)
1960:3012301 (420B)
1961:3016001 (420C)
Location:Serial number plate on the left side of the 420, below the arm rest.

Dimensions & Tracks

Weight:4767 to 10050 pounds
Track width:11 inches

Power Take-off (PTO)

Rear PTO:transmission Optional
Engine RPM:540@1660
Rear PTO Type:540 (1.375)