Case industrial tractors

J.I. Case 420B

The J.I. Case 420B is an industrial tractor produced from 1958 to 1959 by J.I. Case. It features a 2.4L 4-cylinder gasoline engine producing 47 hp gross, paired with an 8-speed torque converter transmission. The tractor is two-wheel drive with power steering and disc brakes, and has an open operator station. It supports front-end loader and backhoe attachments, with detailed loader and backhoe specifications. The 420B has a wheelbase of 75.25 inches and weighs between 2918 lbs (tractor only) and 7740 lbs (with loader backhoe).

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Technical Specifications

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

Power

Engine (gross)	47 hp (35.0 kW)
Drawbar (claimed)	33 hp (24.6 kW)

Tires

Industrial rear	13-24
Industrial front	7.50-16

Engine

Type	gasoline, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model	J.I. Case G-148
Starter	electric
Idle RPM	500-2125
Point gap	0.020 inches (0.508 mm)
Rated RPM	2100
Sparkplug	Champion D16
Air cleaner	oil bath
Bore/Stroke	3.375x4.125 inches (86 x 105 mm)
Compression	7.1:1
Fuel system	carburetor
Displacement	148 ci (2.4 L)
Firing order	1-3-4-2
Oil capacity	5 qts (4.7 L)
Power (gross)	47 hp (35.0 kW)
Sparkplug gap	0.025 inches (0.635 mm)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	13 qts (12.3 L)
Intake valve clearance	0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)
Exhaust valve clearance	0.014 inches (cold) (0.356 mm)

Weight

Tractor	2918 lbs (1323 kg)
Loader backhoe	7740 lbs (3510 kg)
Loader tractor	5570 lbs (2526 kg)

Capacity

Fuel	13.7 gal (51.9 L)
Steering	1 qts (0.9 L)
Hydraulic system	18 gal (loader backhoe) (68.1 L)

Variants

320	gear
420	torque converter

Dimensions

Width	78 inches (198 cm)
Length	126.5 inches (tractor) (321 cm), 248 inches (loader backhoe) (629 cm)
Wheelbase	75.25 inches (191 cm)
Rear tread	64 inches (162 cm)
Front tread	47.5 inches (120 cm)
Ground clearance	10.75 inches (27 cm)

Electrical

Ground	positive
Battery AH	50
Battery volts	12
Charging system	generator

Hydraulics

Type	open center
Capacity	18 gal (loader backhoe) (68.1 L)
Pump flow	21 gpm (79.5 lpm)
Steering capacity	1 qts (0.9 L)

Mechanical

Drive	Two-wheel drive
Brakes	Disc brakes
Steering	Power steering
Operator station	Open operator station

Production

Type	Industrial tractor
Years made	1958 - 1959
Manufacturer	J.I. Case

Attachments

Loader	Boom rod1.5 inches (3 cm) Dump time2.2s Bucket rod1.25 inches (3 cm) Dump angle45° Lower time3.3s Raise time4.7s Bucket width63.4 inches (161 cm), 79.4 inches (201 cm) Boom cylinder3.0 inches (7 cm) Lift capacity2000 lbs (907 kg) full at pin Breakout force4600 lbs (2086 kg) Reach (dumped)17.5 inches (44 cm) Bucket cylinder2.5 inches (6 cm) Height (at pin)136 inches (345 cm) Clearance (dumped)108 inches (274 cm) Rollback (ground line)25°
Backhoe	TypeJ.I. Case Backhoe Swing Arc180° Digging depth150 inches (381 cm) Loading height127 inches (322 cm) Reach from pivot194 inches (492 cm) Transport height139 inches (353 cm)
Overview	Front-end loader, Backhoe